• Point of Care Test Coordinator

    Community Health Systems (Scranton, PA)


    Point of Care Test Coordinator POCT

    Benefits

    + Studen Loan Repayment - Up to $20,000 student loan repayment

    + Be the Quality Champion - Drive excellence, compliance, and confidence in every test result.

    + Comprehensive Benefits - Competitive pay, full medical, dental, vision coverage, 401 (k) with match, tuition assistance.

    + Work Where Life Is an Adventure- Experience the best of Scranton, PA - from mountain hikes to lakeside escapes, all just minutes from home.

    Shift

    + Full-time

    + Days

    Job Summary

    The Point of Care Test (POCT) Coordinator is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and continuous improvement of point-of-care testing across the facility. This role ensures regulatory compliance, quality control, training, and competency assessments for non-laboratory staff performing POCT. The POCT Coordinator collaborates with departments to maintain accurate, reliable, and timely testing while ensuring adherence to established clinical laboratory standards and policies.

     

    Job Functions

     

    This Job is Essential in Emergencies

     

    Yes

    Essential Functions

    Oversees and coordinates the implementation and maintenance of point-of-care testing (POCT) in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

     

    Develops, evaluates, and maintains quality control and quality assurance programs for POCT, including calibration, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.

     

    Operates, verifies, and maintains point-of-care analyzers, ensuring proper function and documentation.

     

    Trains and assesses the competency of non-laboratory personnel performing POCT, maintaining training records and documentation per regulatory standards.

     

    Reviews and monitors POCT results for accuracy and quality, investigating discrepancies and reporting abnormal findings when necessary.

     

    Maintains and updates policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect current POCT regulations and accreditation standards.

     

    Acts as a liaison with POCT vendors for equipment support, maintenance, and upgrades.

     

    Compiles and submits POCT metrics and performance data to laboratory leadership.

     

    Supports internal and external audits related to POCT and ensures ongoing readiness for inspections.

     

    Collaborates with clinical departments to ensure proper test utilization, workflow efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

     

    Required for All Jobs

     

    Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

     

    Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

    Education

    Education Level

    Education Details

    Required/

    Preferred

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

    Required

    Work Experience

    Experience

    Experience Details

    Required/

    Preferred

     

    1-3 years

     

    of experience performing or coordinating point-of-care testing

    Required

    1-2 years

     

    of experience with laboratory quality control programs

    Required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Proficient in POCT device operation, calibration, and maintenance

     

    Strong understanding of CLIA, CAP, TJC, and other applicable regulations related to POCT

     

    Ability to train and assess competency of non-laboratory clinical staff

     

    Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills

     

    Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across departments

     

    Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance practices and regulatory standards

     

    Computer literacy and ability to navigate laboratory and hospital information systems

     

    Licenses and Certifications

     

    Licenses/Certifications

     

    Licenses/Certification Details

    Required/

    Preferred

     

    MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification)

     

    issued by ASCP, AMT, AAB , or equivalent

    Required

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.