Technical Coordinator - POCT/LIS

Texas Children's; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Technical Coordinator POCT/LIS to oversee POCT activities, ensure regulatory compliance, manage training, and monitor quality and maintenance of POCT interfaces and LIS operations. The role includes administering end-user training and documenting training in the POCT database.

Responsibilities also cover QA/QI activities, review of blood gas and patient results for accuracy, LIS operations, and maintaining certification and access controls in the LIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science is required.
• One year of experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Laboratory information systems experience and information systems familiarity are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates POCT activities including regulatory compliance, training, quality, monitoring and maintenance of POCT equipment interfaces and POCT database.
• Oversees LIS activities including training, upgrades, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of equipment interfaces as they relate to Texas Children's policies.
• Coordinates and administers POCT training; maintains training calendar and records in the POCT database.
• Generates and reviews quality controls/maintenance logs; notifies clinical leaders of non-compliance and assists with corrective actions.
• Maintains LIS operator list and device list in POC LIS; administers LIS training to new employees.
• Maintains LIS training modules and LIS file maintenance for department tests and worksheets.

Skills

POCT coordination

LIS operations

Training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

POCT interfaces

LIS systems

Job description

We are searching for a Technical Coordinator POCT/LIS -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will Oversees and coordinates POCT (Point of Care testing) activities including regulatory compliance, training, quality, monitoring and maintenance of the POCT equipment interfaces and the POCT database. Oversees and coordinates laboratory information systems (LIS) activities including, training, upgrades, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of equipment interfaces as they relate to Texas Children's policy & procedures.

At Texas Children's Hospital, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values-Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust-we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.

Coordinates and administers POCT Training. Maintains training calendar and process for registration for POCT training. Administer end user training including documentation of training records in the POCT database, documentation of training in the POCT database where applicable, providing access to POCT equipment and administration of POCT exams.

POCT Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement. Generates and reviews quality controls/maintenance logs monthly; notify clinical leaders of non-compliance, assists with the implementation of corrective actions; documents corrective actions, escalates on-going non-compliance. Review Blood gas and/or patient test results for accuracy.

OCT LIS Operations. Maintains operator list in POC LIS; applies appropriate access and certification according to training and compliance. Maintains device list in POC LIS; includes analyzer name, analyzer location, and processing rules.

LIS training. Maintain LIS training modules. Administers LIS training to new employees within first week of orientation on the basic use of the LIS.

LIS Operations (Gen Lab/Blood Bank). Perform LIS file maintenance for department specific tests and worksheets. Maintains quality control files for all applicable tests and analyzers.

Bachelor's Degree in Science required If a Master of Science degree then the following would apply:

• - One year of experience in a laboratory setting
• - Laboratory information systems and information systems experience

Required Licenses/Certifications: BB-ASCP - Cert-Tech Blood Bank by the ASCP or C-ASCP - Cert-Technologist in Chemistry by the ASCP or CG-ASCP - Cert-Technologist Cytogenetics by the ASCP or CLSP-NCA - Clinical Laboratory Spec.-NCANCA or H-ASCP - Cert-Technologist Hematology by the ASCP, M-ASCP or Cert-Technologist Microbiology by the ASCP or MB-ASCP -Cert-Tech Molecular Biology by the ASCP or MLS-ASCP - Cert-Medical Lab Scientist by the ASCP or MP-ASCP - Cert-Tech Molecular Pathology by the ASCP or MT-AMT - Medical Technologist - AMTAMT or MT-ASCP - Cert-Medical Technologist by the ASCP or MT-STATE - Medical Tech. - Any State by Any State or SBB-ASCP - Cert-Specialist Blood Banking by the ASCP or SC-ASCP - Cert-Specialist in Chemistry by the ASCP

1 year experience in a laboratory setting required Certification in one of the above may substitute for one year of experience, with a Bachelor's degree.