Clinical Lab - Point of Care Testing Coordinator

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Description :

Loyola Hospital, located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 or I55

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to "also treat the human spirit."

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Focus on the coordination and oversight of point-of-care testing (POCT) programs.

Work Schedule : Day Shift

M-F

Area : Clinical Lab- Point of Care

Location : Maywood, IL

About the Job

In this role, the Point of Care Coordinator (POCC) provides technical oversight for all Point of Care Testing (POCT) across the region.  The POCC is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the quality improvement functions of point of care testing, education, auditing, competency, and other quality assurance activities to ensure that all accreditation guidelines are met.

What you'll do :

Education :     Across the region, performs quality checks on all compliance all regulatory requirements as well as institutional policies and procedures to maintain appropriate licensure and accreditation status for point of care testing.

Point-of-Care Performance :     Ensures the establishment of appropriate POC procedures throughout all phases of specimen handling, testing, resulting, and reporting.  Serves as POC-testing resource and provides guidance and instruction in developing, monitoring, and maintaining testing sites’ quality control programs to ensure the highest quality results to patients and physicians.

Quality Improvement :    Participates in preparation of testing procedures and provides regulatory updates as needed according to CLIA standards, CAP accreditation guidelines, and institutional requirements.  Initiates procedure updates to meet regulatory bodies accreditation standards and compliance standards.  Participates in training, orientation and ongoing continuing education of personnel using point of care testing resources.  Maintains records for education, training, competency, quality control, nonconformance events, and corrective action.

Provider Support :    In coordination with the Regional Manager & Medical Director, evaluates and recommends new instruments, products, procedures and methods.  Participates in validation / verification efforts and performs comparison studies as required by guidelines.

Here's what you'll need

Required :

Bachelor's Degree in a Medical Lab Science Program

3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Specific Degree(s) : Medical Technology, or Medical Laboratory Science

Licensure / Certifications

Preferred :

Certified Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, laboratory discipline specific or

specialty certificate (ASCP or AMT)

Perks & Benefits

Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)

Competitive Shift Differentials

Daily Pay "NEW"

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

403(b) with Employer Match

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

Referral Rewards

Perks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors : we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

$68,540 - 86,507.20 USD Annualized

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.