Overview Point of Care Coordinator at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Responsibilities The Laboratory Point of Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all Point of Care (POC) testing throughout the hospital, including clinics and multiple departments. This role provides technical support, training, and oversight to staff performing POC testing, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and quality control measures. The Coordinator monitors POC equipment, conducts competency assessments, manages proficiency testing, and assists with regulatory inspections to maintain compliance.
Provide technical oversight of POC testing across various departments to meet accreditation standards
Monitor POC test systems for functionality, troubleshoot equipment, and take corrective action as needed
Develop and maintain training materials and coordinate staff training on POC procedures
Conduct competency assessments and provide feedback to staff on POC testing proficiency
Participate in inspection readiness and tracer activities to ensure regulatory compliance
Develop, maintain, and update POC testing policies, procedures, and documentation
Review and validate quality control data, proficiency testing (PT) results, and implement corrective actions for failures
Monitor middleware and software systems for POC testing and coordinate error resolution
Assist in the implementation of new POC testing analyzers, including validation and verification studies
Perform duties of a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician as required
Maintain communication with the Laboratory Director regarding testing performance and quality metrics
Qualifications Strong understanding of laboratory testing protocols and regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, FDA)
Excellent communication and training skills for educating staff on POC procedures
Proficiency in data management, quality control analysis, and documentation
Strong organizational and time management abilities to coordinate multiple POC testing sites
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Ability to travel between multiple testing sites and work flexible hours as needed
Education and Certifications Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological science required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
ASCP or AMT certification or eligibility preferred
Experience Minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in POC testing, quality control, or laboratory operations preferred
Experience in regulatory compliance and inspection readiness preferred