Point of Care Coordinator - Lab

Hourly Pay Range : $26.61 - $39.92 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights : Position : Point of Care Coordinator - Lab Location : Northwest Community Healthcare Full Time / Part Time : Part Time, 20 hours Hours : Monday-Friday, 7am-3 : 30pm What you will do : Serves as liaison between the Laboratory, Nursing, and Other Ancillary Departments (i.e. Inpatient Units and Service Lines) for POCT to enhance the quality of care delivered in each area of service. Oversees daily operations through interaction with team members in each area of testing; ensures testing and documentation are completed according to College of American Pathologist (CAP) and TJC guidelines; ensures that proper controls are in place and protocols are followed. Reports performance problems to the appropriate POC Unit Rep and POC manager; reports non-compliance issues to the POC Manager. Provides training to POC operators to perform non-waived POC laboratory tests. Under direction of the laboratory POC Manager, develops and coordinates training programs for the performance of tests to ensure accurate POC testing, schedules training sessions, and signs-off on competency assessments. Documents all competency requirements and maintains schedule for mandatory re-certification of POC operators. Provides training to the Unit Rep and trainers for all waived POC testing. Keeps up to date on all current regulatory standards and relays updated information to the POC manager. Reviews Quality Control (QC) and patient test results; performs or coordinates linearity checks and correlation studies to satisfy regulatory requirements. Reviews POCT and QC action and maintenance logs according to regulations. Assigns and reviews proficiency testing and competency assessment for all POCT personnel according to the guidelines of TJC and CAP. Distributes testing materials to POCT testing areas, compiles results and sends to appropriate agency for review. Generates in-house proficiency testing specimens and grades results. Submits corrective action reports on test failures to the laboratory POC manager for follow up with the appropriate performing rep. Participates in the evaluation, selection and implementation of POC testing equipment. Serves as general troubleshooter for all departments performing POC testing, provides technical guidance and remedial actions to POC staff to ensure accurate test results. Performs general duties to include continuous monitoring of the POCT data management system ensuring connectivity of all POCT patient results. Maintains current operator certification list. Actively participates in Quality Assurance and performance improvement. Performs other job duties as assigned. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures. What you will need : Education : Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS, MT, CLS) or equivalent. Certification : American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or equivalent required. Experience : At least 2 years of experience in non-waived testing. Unique or Preferred Skills : Benefits : Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.