Beth Israel Lahey Health · 18 hours ago
Point of Care Testing Specialist
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $116K/yr
3+ years expBeth Israel Lahey Health is a large healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. The Point of Care Testing Specialist is responsible for coordinating point-of-care testing activities, ensuring compliance with quality assurance programs, and training staff on testing procedures and equipment troubleshooting.
Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining
Responsibilities
Supervises and administers the facility Point-of-Care testing and department Quality Assurance programs under the direction of the department administrative and medical directors to meet patient care and regulatory agency requirements. (essential)
Works with department leaders to implement new programs monitor performance, collect and evaluate performance data, develop corrective action plans, and assist in the training and education of personnel regarding Point-of-Care and Quality activities. Performs technical duties within the department as required. (essential)
Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities. (essential)
Ensures hospital staff are familiar with the analytical procedures, maintenance and trouble-shooting of POCT equipment by designing training and competency assessment programs. (essential)
Collects and evaluates QA/QI, Quality Control data from POCT sites and reports data collected to laboratory director. (essential)
Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications. Ensures that all required quality control activities are performed and documented. (essential)
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Document all corrective actions taken to correct problem(s). (essential)
Ensure that all required instrument maintenance and calibration activities are performed and documented using periodic audits. (essential)
Assess records for proficiency testing samples and directs training, orientation and competency documentation for all staff involved with POCT. (essential)
Validate new methods and instrumentation. (essential)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Medical Technology required
Certificate 1 ASCP Registered required
3-5 years related work experience required
Strong knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements for POCT
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases
Preferred
Strong organizational skills and the ability to integrate and synthesize new information quickly; including compilation of data into reports
Experience with POCT
Benefits
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Fields
Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Vice President
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