Point of Care Coordinator

• Part Time - 24 hours per week

Shift Schedule:

• Days

Position Purpose:

Oversees and administers Point of Care Testing (POCT) Program for all hospital-based locations. Performs and interprets waived and moderately complex clinical laboratory tests

What you will do:

• Is responsible for education, supplies and inventory, computer operations, and process workflows related to POC testing in hospital-based departments and clinics.

• Establishes and maintains a quality improvement program appropriate to the area of responsibility.

• Maintains compliance with requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies such as College of American Pathologists, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.

• Collects and reviews quality control data and testing personnel competency records either manually or via computer.

• Ensures completion of proper and timely method correlation studies, proficiency testing and user competencies for each area where POC testing occurs.

• Provides technical oversight for all POC testing such as evaluation and implementation of new instrumentation, proper instrument operation, and quality control requirements.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures necessary for each POC test (including Procedure manuals).

• Maintains the accreditation documentation system for the POC testing program.

• Works with nursing/ancillary personnel to prepare and provide appropriate education and training for the scope of testing.

• Interacts with co-workers, patients of diverse ages, physicians, students, service representatives, and other hospital staff in a courteous professional manner.

• Is responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.

• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records and reports data obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field with one-year clinical internship in approved Medical Technology Program or approved alternate career path.

• Registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist or by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a medical technologist or categorical registration in one of the laboratory sciences is required.

• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required.

• Experience in more than one area of the laboratory preferred.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

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