Point of Care Coordinator

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Location:

Chicago, Illinois. Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center. Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center. Department:
Point of Care Testing Lab. Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0).

Shift: Shift 1.

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM). Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour.

The Point of Care Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the quality control and quality performance improvement functions of point of care testing as well as the planning, organizing, documenting, and providing technical services for aspects of testing performed at point of care sites and in designated non-centralized laboratories by non-clinical staff. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values:
Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
• Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
• Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
• Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
• Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
• Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
• Hematology (H) via the ASCP
• Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
• Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
• Two years of laboratory-related experience required. Some lab divisions may require more.
• Prior point of care experience preferred.
• Interacts effectively and respectfully with everyone encountered at the medical center.
• Able to work in a fast paced, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs. and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.

• Monitors and reviews queues in the middleware daily.
• Investigates and troubleshoots notable trends in the middleware.
• Assists and makes recommendations involving acquisition of point of care devices.
• Participates in oversight of point of care testing operation, ensuring the establishment of appropriate procedures throughout all phases of specimen handling and testing.
• Evaluates new instruments, products, procedures, workflows, and methods to provide the best quality results for the patient.
• Assists LIS with testing and transmission of devices.
• Performs method validation and/or performance verification, where appropriate, according to manufacturer’s and lab director’s instruction.
• Establishes and revises policies and procedures to meet laboratory, nursing and accreditation agency standards.
• Provides counsel, orientation, and training to non-laboratory caregivers according to the CAP, CLIA and CMS standards.
• Provides consultative service and participates in the process of verifying compliance with all regulatory requirements as well as institutional policies and procedures to maintain medical center licensure and accreditation status for point of care testing.
• Follows and teaches safety and infection control procedures to ensure patient, visitor, staff and personal safety.
• Participates in the development and implementation of quality control programs to ensure the highest quality results for patients and providers.
• Ensures institutional readiness for all internal and external inspections of point of care testing resources.
• Participates as needed in laboratory quality improvement activities and quality assurance objectives.…