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Bronson Healthcare · 2 weeks ago

Lab POC Coordinator

Greater Kalamazoo Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Bronson Healthcare is a compassionate and resilient organization seeking a Lab POC Coordinator to manage Point of Care Testing operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, overseeing daily testing activities, and facilitating quality management initiatives.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of Point of Care (POC) testing activities outside of the main laboratory

Coordinate work-related tasks to ensure testing is performed within acceptable safety and quality guidelines

Ensure that regulatory and compliance requirements are met

Understand all technical aspects of POC Testing including methodology and instrumentation

Function as expert advisor on POC testing methods and suggest and implement local applications

Facilitation of on-going laboratory compliance with clinical regulatory and accreditation requirements ie CAP, JC

Facilitation of the lab’s quality management system (QMS) and quality initiatives

POC Coordination of the point of care testing activities at all Bronson Healthcare Group locations including hospital entities and ambulatory services

Facilitates regulatory compliance of CAP accreditation standards for moderate complexity POC testing

Functions in role of Technical Consultant satisfying responsibilities delegated by laboratory medical director

Oversees waived testing and facilitates compliance of TJC waived testing standards

Collaborates with clinical representatives and educators to ensure training and competency requirements for all staff performing POCT are met

Works in conjunction with Purchasing and vendors, assists in maintaining adequate supplies and inventory for section

Assists one-up with work review and consults with pathologists as required

Uses critical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems

Acts as a resource for healthcare providers on matters relating to testing methodology and quality concerns

Performs only tests that they have trained in and demonstrated competency

Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results

Follows good laboratory practices with reagent stability and storage

Adhere to the laboratory’s chemical and biohazardous safety policies and procedures

Participates in Laboratory Quality Program activities with emphasis on assuring clinical compliance with training, safety, laboratory, hospital, and accreditation standards

Maintains competencies and certification through approved methods of continuing education

Assists in training preanalytical, analytical (waived, moderate and high complexity) and postanalytical phases of testing, as appropriate to job description

Promotes and develops inter-departmental teamwork throughout the laboratory and hospital

Works with laboratory technical coordinators and one-up to manage workload and staffing levels for optimal patient care

Works in collaboration with all lab sections, pathologists, and other hospital departments to assure quality services are provided to all patients and customers

Assumes responsibility and assists with the coordination and management of Bronson Laboratory quality management system (QMS), related systems and processes

Facilitate documentation of laboratory non-conforming events

Manages data to promote process improvements and corrective actions

Apply and mentor use of process improvement tools

Facilitate documentation of quality metrics and indicators, assessments and action plans for continual improvement

Facilitates internal PDSA and risk audit process to assess effectiveness of corrective actions

Facilitates laboratory clinical compliance with regulatory standards including CAP, CLIA, FDA and TJC

Directs activities of laboratory testing within and outside of the laboratory maintaining regulatory compliance with CAP, CLIA, FDA, TJC and other standards as applicable

Qualification

Medical Laboratory ScientistQuality Management SystemRegulatory CompliancePoint of Care TestingTechnical ConsultantTeaching SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college including courses in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics

Completion of Medical Laboratory Scientist program approved or accredited by the NAACLS

Certification as a Medical Technologist-MT (pre 2004 certifications only) or Medical Laboratory Scientist-MLS from ASCP Board of Certification (BOC). All individuals who are certified (since January 1, 2004) must maintain ongoing certification as a MLS through completion of the required Competency Maintenance Program (CMP) from the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) BOC accrediting body

All individuals must have completed certification OR be registry eligible and complete certification within one year of hire through ASCP, AMT or equivalent credential in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

All individuals who are newly ASCP certified after January 1, 2004 or newly AMT certified after January 1, 2006 must maintain ongoing certification

2 years of full-time experience in the clinical laboratory

Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and excellent driving record is required

Driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required for this position and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee's start date

Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required

Must be able to operate and perform computer program functionality associated with documentation and record keeping in the department

Must demonstrate a degree of independent judgment, problem solving along with critical thinking skills consulting with the manager when appropriate

Must be able to move from task to task, maintaining quality and efficiency

Shows dignity and respect to patient, family and team members

Communicates and shares information with providers and team members, both verbally and written

Treats team members as valued partners

Demonstrates teaching, coaching and mentoring skills

Company

Bronson Healthcare

Bronson Healthcare is a not-for-profit, group healthcare organization that provides services ranging from primary care and emergency care.

Founded in 1900

Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bronsonhealth.com/

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