About this role
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Performs, evaluates and monitors laboratory testing performed at the point of care throughout the RSFH system following established standards, policies and procedures. Trains and supports testing personnel at all levels to maintain testing quality and compliance with regulatory agencies
Essential Job Functions
Technical Skills/Instrumentation: Trains testing personnel on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Point of Care instruments and testing procedures · Reports and reviews results and documents according to dept policy · Ability to lead method/instrument implementation for POCT methods/instruments including validation, training and competency · Ability to perform and evaluate calibration verification, linearities and method correlations
Communication: Communicates information and test results accurately, timely and professionally. · Maintains good rapport with peers, management, physicians and hospital teammates. · Follows through with issues/communications and responds in timely manner. · Performs regular rounding to testing sites · Reports Point of Care testing issues to the Laboratory Managers/Director and at the Laboratory Quality Council meetings.
Information Handling: Responsible for proper use of LIS and applicable middleware IT systems insuring proper ordering, receiving, reviewing and verifications of results, including quality control.· Maintains confidentiality per RSFH policies.
Quality/Regulatory: Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements for laboratory testing · Completes orientation and training of Point of Care Testing in cooperation with Nurse trainers. · Oversees competency assessments for POCT users as required by regulatory agencies. ·Performs review of technical metrics (QC, PT, Cal Ver, IQCP assessment) as required by regulatory agencies
Compliance/Safety: Follows all safety and infection control guidelines · Maintains safe work environment and informs supervisor/manager of any safety issues · Completes all mandatory education and participates in continuing education.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
ASCP certification as MT/MLS
Education
B.S. or M.S. in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution (required)
Work Experience
Two years clinical laboratory experience. (required)
Skills
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, and making sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
Demonstrates ability to organize testing work flow, support and train testing personnel, develop and implement training guidelines, to ensure quality patient care.
Demonstrates proficiency in computer systems to include clinical and office application programs.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Must maintain strict confidentiality of work related information.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Admin - Lab Services - Roper St Francis HealthcareIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
Other facts
About Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system in the Lowcountry. The 657-bed system comprises more than 115 facilities and services in three counties. Member hospitals include Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital and Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. Our active medical staff is made up of more than 900 board certified doctors. The group includes Roper St. Francis Physician Partners, an expansive network of more than 200 physicians who offer primary care and 20 subspecialties.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is routinely recognized for excellence in patient care by national organizations and agencies such as BlueCross BlueShield, the Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, Thomson Reuters, U.S. News & World Report, Consumer Reports and more. With more than 6,000 employees, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is Charleston’s largest private employer, and the system consistently scores in the superior category for patient and physician satisfaction.
What you'll do
- The Point of Care Testing Coordinator performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory testing at the point of care, ensuring compliance with established standards. They also train and support testing personnel to maintain testing quality and regulatory compliance.
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