Point of Care Testing Specialist

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pharmacy benefits

Bonuses and merit increases

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement savings matches

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Point of Care Testing Specialist to oversee regulatory compliance and quality across POCT sites. You will partner with leadership, clinicians, and lab staff to ensure regulatory adherence and accurate data management in patient records.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP/NCA certification, and at least 3 years in clinical laboratory settings including POCT experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related applied science from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a clinical internship.
• Certification in ASCP, NCA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of POCT regulatory aspects across the organization.
• Consults with staff on POCT practices and regulatory compliance.
• Supports evaluation, validation, and implementation of POCT methods and data systems.
• Monitors quality assurance activities including proficiency testing and QC documentation.
• Oversees instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting for POCT.
• Ensures training and competency assessment for personnel performing POCT.
• Reviews POCT data management to ensure accurate integration into the patient record.
• Helps with inventory controls to prevent expired reagents and supplies.
• Collaborates to communicate compliance findings and audit readiness.

Skills

POCT regulatory knowledge

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data management systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related applied science

Clinical internship completion

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Medical Director of Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) and Manager of POCT, with operational guidance from the POCT Assistant Supervisor, the POCT Specialist supports the oversight and compliance of point-of-care testing across Boston Medical Center. The role ensures that POCT activities meet regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CLIA '88, CAP, and Joint Commission standards. The POCT Specialist partners with laboratory leadership, test site managers, and clinical staff to support quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and effective use of POCT technologies and data management systems. This position operates with general supervision and serves as a technical and regulatory resource across multiple patient care areas. Position: Point of Care Testing Specialist Department: Core Lab Schedule: 40 Hours

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Maintains current knowledge of technical, clinical, and regulatory aspects of POCT methods, devices, and data management systems, and serves as a subject matter resource across the organization.
• Serves as a consultant to laboratory staff, test site managers, providers, and administration on POCT practices, including regulatory compliance, test utilization, and troubleshooting of technical issues.
• Supports the evaluation, selection, validation, and implementation of POCT methodologies and data management systems in collaboration with POCT leadership and clinical stakeholders to meet clinical, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Monitors and supports quality assurance activities, including proficiency testing, quality control documentation, corrective actions, and verification of test performance characteristics, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across all POCT sites.
• Provides oversight support for instrument function checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities, including investigation and resolution of discrepant or unexpected results.
• Ensures documentation and compliance for initial training and ongoing competency assessment of personnel performing waived and non-waived POCT.
• Reviews POCT data management systems and post-analytic processes to ensure accurate, timely, traceable, and compliant integration of test results into the patient medical record.
• Supports inventory control and documentation processes to ensure use of validated methods and prevent use of expired or unapproved reagents and supplies.
• Collaborates with POCT leadership to communicate compliance findings, support audit readiness, contribute to quality assurance initiatives, and identify opportunities to enhance monitoring through centralized data systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or an applied science (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry) from an accredited institution, including completion of a clinical internship

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification from a recognized certifying agency. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT)

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, including at least 1 year of point-of-care testing experience.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Knowledge of clinical laboratory practices, including quality control and quality assurance methodologies. Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CLIA '88, CAP, and Joint Commission standards. Ability to analyze and resolve technical issues related to POCT instrumentation, methods, and data systems. Ability to interpret quality control, proficiency testing, and compliance data to support

COMPENSATION

Compensation Range: $61,500.00- $89,500.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

BENEFITS

• benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family well-being

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/DISABLED/VETERANS

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It's a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC's mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.