Lab Point-Of-Care Testing Coordinator

Position: LAB POINT-OF-CARE TESTING COORDINATOR
Job Description Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, and in conjunction with the Technical (Pathologist) Director and Laboratory Medical Director/Chief of Pathology, is responsible for the coordination of Point of Care Testing (POCT) conducted under the Laboratory's CLIA licenses.

Job Description

Essential Functions

1 - Coordinates the Point of Care testing program for the laboratory. This includes, but is not limited to responsibility for quality of all tests performed, organizing workflow and prioritizing work as needed.
a - Reviews all tests results and QC data generated by Point of Care testing, as per established criteria by CAP and other regulatory agencies. Review is timely and effective, as per established accreditation requirements.
b - Maintains a procedure manual that is accurate, up-to-date and in compliance with format and content established by Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute, CAP and other regulatory agencies. Reviews and updates at least annually and maintains documentation of all changes to procedures. Formally communicates all procedural changes to staff and documents staff acknowledgement of these changes.
c - Oversees Instrument Maintenance Program and assures maintenance is performed, as defined in the policies and procedures. Establishes written maintenance logs, troubleshooting guidelines, written problem/resolution logs and works with vendors to assure all activities, including preventative maintenance are performed to maintain the instruments to perform optimally.
d - Assures consistently high-quality test result records as evidenced by data review, quality control, proficiency testing, CAP inspections and feedback from clinicians.
e - In collaboration with Nursing Education, assures competency of staff to perform assigned duties, including interpretation and assessment of quality control data.
f - Develops comprehensive system to monitor the quality of work. This plan (QC, QA and Proficiency Testing) is written and shared with staff to ensure consistent compliance.

2 - Establishes and maintains an effective inventory control system that assures inventory levels that consistently meet the demands of the workload.
a - Prepares laboratory purchase orders and submits for approval. Adheres to procedures regarding acquisition of, and payment for, goods and services.
b - Establishes a formal procedure for assessing inventory levels and involves the staff in participation in this process.
c - Focuses on efficient use of reagents and supplies that is consistent with workload volume and budgeted resources.
d - Provides consultation for non-Laboratory areas to ensure systems are in place to provide adequate inventory.
e - Periodically audits non-Laboratory areas to ensure products are not expired.

3 - In collaboration with Nursing Education, and other department leaders with POC testing, trains and assures competency of staff.
a - Through a “train-the-trainer” approach coordinates the orientation and training of new employees to perform all Point-of-Care testing procedures following established protocol.
b - Coordinates the training of all employees when new procedures, instruments or methods are established. Provides appropriate staff with written and practical exercises and tools to learn procedures and demonstrate compliance. Maintains current documentation of these activities.
c - Oversees the implementation of annual competency plans by departments using point-of-care testing and ensures documentation of technical competency of all staff who perform Point of Care testing is maintained per departmental and hospital competence policies and procedures.

4 - In collaboration with the Director of Laboratory Services and the Technical Director (Pathologist), assists in the evaluation, selection and documentation of testing of all new instruments, methods and procedures for Point of Care testing compliant to CAP/CLIA, and DPH standards.
a - Participates in the ad hoc Point-of-Care committee when considering any Point of Care testing proposed to be performed under the South Shore Hospital Laboratory's CLIA license.
b - Researches proposed…