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Overview

_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_

This position is responsible for the management and coordination of designated waived and non-waived point of care testing (POCT) at University of Utah Health. The incumbent works closely with physicians, directors, managers, clinical laboratory administration, nursing staff, and medical assistants to ensures high quality testing and regulatory compliance at all POCT locations. This position also supports laboratory services director and managers with communications, needs assessments, review and introduction of POCT procedures and/or alternative delivery of laboratory service, proficiency testing, root cause analyses and corrective action plans, inspections and quality assurance compliance documents.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

+ Performs oversight of the point-of-care testing programs located in the OR, Interventional Radiology, EP (electrophysiology), and Cath labs as well as various other hospital locations and satellite lab areas.

+ Coordinates training and competency assessments for testing personnel on analytical instruments in the areas of oversight.

+ Performs monthly audits including write-ups and follow-up actions plans for the above-mentioned testing.

+ Performs and manages software upgrades for POCT instrumentation, including linearity and calibration verification.

+ Manages proficiency testing enrollment, reporting of results and root cause analyses for any errors.

+ Writes and revises policies and procedures per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and/or CLIA regulations in coordination with medical director.

+ Enacts quality assurance and quality improvement per the annual quality plan.

+ Performs new and repaired analyzer verification studies, write-ups and reporting.

+ Performs troubleshooting and assurance the test systems are functioning appropriately.

+ Documents control administrator for these areas for lab related documents.

+ Analytics measurement ranges (AMR) verifications.

+ Interprets and enforce CAP checklists in coordination with the Medical Director.

+ Manages new device interfaces and/or middleware in conjunction with ITS.

+ Participates in annual CAP inspections.

+ Performs required CAP semiannual comparisons of all devices in all areas

+ Investigates and records quality of service issues reported by internal and external entities. Extracts relevant data from issues and incident reports. Reports data and results of investigations to appropriate individuals for quality purposes and retraining.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

+ Knowledge and understanding of point of care testing program management as well as clinical laboratory processes including quality assurance, proficiency testing, and CAP/CLIA regulatory agencies.

+ Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

+ The incumbent provides independent oversight and decision making for activities of a specified program. Program outcomes often impact the University as a whole.

+ Ability to act as a liaison between internal and external constituencies (e.g. ARUP) involved in program related activities. Problems/opportunities arising from these efforts will be addressed by the incumbent who will refer to their manager any issues outside of program policy and procedure guidelines.

+ The level of responsibility does not generally extend beyond the parameters of the program except in an advisory capacity.

+ Ability to have generalized oversight of more than one program.

Qualifications

Qualifications** **Required

+ Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, a related science field, or the equivalency.

+ One year of experience working with point of care testing coordination, or three years of relevant laboratory experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

+ Master's degree in healthcare of business administration or related science field. CLS or MLS/MT certification.

+ Three years of working with point of care testing.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._

+ This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]_

EEO Statement

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_

_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

**Requisition Number** _75960_

**Reg/Temp** _Regular_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Shift** _Variable_

**Work Schedule** _Variable_

**Location Name** _University of Utah Hospital_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_

**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_

**_State_** _UT_

**Department** _UUH ANC 22A ANESTHESIOLOGY_

**Category** _Laboratory/Medical Research_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_