Travel Point of Care Testing Coordinator - $1,854 per week

Pride Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Houston is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist to evaluate and enhance their Point of Care Testing (POCT) program. The ideal candidate will have certifications from ASCP, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of laboratory experience. This role involves coordinating testing methodologies, developing validation processes, and ensuring effective communication within the team to deliver quality patient care. A positive attitude and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from ASCP.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from ASCP.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of the POCT program.
• Coordinate evaluation and implementation of test methodologies.
• Develop and validate processes for new testing processes.
• Assist with data management system functions.
• Work towards standardizing test procedures across sites.
• Review POCT manuals annually.
• Collaborate with leadership on policies for POCT.
• Communicate effectively with others.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Scientist certification (ASCP)

Medical Technologist certification (ASCP)

One year of laboratory experience

Prior POCT experience

Education

BS in Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the POCT program; proactively investigates new methodologies, instrumentation and systems; makes recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
• Coordinates the evaluation and implementation of appropriate test methodologies and instrumentation.
• Develops & validates processes/written procedures required for the implementation of new or modified testing processes.
• Assists in performing data management system workstation functions including maintenance and system checks; reviews and follows up on flags, investigates unknown operators, maintains approved operator list, and investigates patient identification errors.
• Works toward goal of standardizing test procedures as much as possible across the IDS to facilitate economies of scale and integration of results.
• Reviews POCT manuals at all sites at least annually.
• Collaborates with IDS department leadership involved in POCT and Pathology administrative staff to write and implement appropriate policies for POCT.
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner with others to ensure a good working relationship between entities and the provision of quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification (ASCP)
• BS in Clinical Laboratory Science (or Medical Technology), certification MT(ASCP) or MLS (ASCP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science
• One (1) year of laboratory experience
• Prior POCT experience preferred

Schedule

• 7:00am – 3:30pm