MT Point of Care Technical Specialist

Maintain laboratory procedures and protocols Ensure accurate information is provided for diagnosis and treatment of diseases Provide continuous methods for identifying systematic problems inherent in area(s) of responsibility Ensure compliance with all accreditation agencies and the associated proficiency testing Train and supervise all new hires from nursing and educators performing testing in area of responsibility Act as a resource for all lab testing in area(s) of responsibility Maintain QC and QA standards and follow-up variances Attain and maintain standards of accreditation in accordance with

CAP, CLIA, AABB

(Transfusion Services only), and HFAP Evaluate new reagent tests and/or methodologies regularly Write and implement new/revised procedures and procedure manuals Provide general lab orientation to new Lab hires regarding departmental policies and procedures Perform the initial comparison studies, QC, linearity testing, and correlation for analytes and instrumentation in areas of responsibility Serve as a CAP Inspector of assigned areas Maintain and care for all equipment and supplies, including purchasing new supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels and storing extra materials in the proper manner Maintain the department records (patient or other), reporting and filing as required Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care Represent the Lab at meetings as applicable to point-of-care testing Reports to:

Director, Laboratory Services Supervises:

no direct reports but performs initial training for nursing and ancillary staff in Point of Care testing. Provides Remediation training when employee fails to follow proper protocols for testing.

Responsibilities:

meet with vendors to evaluate and recommend testing products

Minimum Required Education:

B.S. in

Biological Sciences Preferred Education:

B.S. in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science. An associate's degree in medical laboratory technology or MLT with more than 5 years' experience in point of care may also be acceptable.

Experience:

5+ years in a hospital with at least 200+ beds and suitably related service of equal tasks, tests, and volumes in a CAP certified laboratory Bachelors or better in Technology Management Services. Bachelors or better in Microbiology. Medical Technologist Basic Life Saving Medical Lab Scientist Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.