What are the responsibilities and job description for the Point of Care & Quality Coordinator position at Advocate Health Care?
Major Responsibilities
- Coordinates and oversees Point of Care Testing performed within the hospital and off-site hospital department locations. May include oversight of multiple hospitals.
- Provides technical oversight for all POC testing and instrumentation. Assists supervisor with technical staff development including competency and coaching, correcting performance as needed.
- Serves as a liaison between the Laboratory, Nursing, and other Diagnostic Service areas.
- Maintains POC Quality Assurance program for Ancillary departments outside of the lab, including orientation, training, and competencies.
- Coordinates and oversees the Laboratory’s Quality program.
- Reviews, prepares, and shares quality data with site leadership and/or site quality committee, and may participate in monthly/quarterly quality meetings, as appropriate.
- Researches and identifies quality improvement opportunities and indicators for the department.
- Oversees proficiency testing surveys appropriate for extent of testing performed at the site
- Participates in evaluation review of proficiency testing and ensures that any problems identified after results received are resolved appropriately, including coaching and addressing performance concerns as needed.
- Coordinates and monitors programs that ensure that all Regulatory Agency requirements are met.
- License/Registration/Certification Required: Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent
- Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or other related field.
- Experience Required: Typically requires 3 years of experience as a working laboratory professional.
- Maintains current knowledge of all technical aspects of the specialty and any computer integration.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of laboratory computer systems, including use of word processing programs and spreadsheets.
- Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated organizational ability, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Ability to work well in stressful situations, maintaining professional composure at all times.
- Ability to consistently handle multi-tasking, meet established deadlines, and recognize assignments that may be delegated.
- Ability to build and support a highly cohesive and functional team.
- Maintains knowledge of all accrediting agency standards to ensure compliance.
- Maintains current knowledge of and complies with the contents of all pertinent policy and procedure manuals.
- Frequently required to lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand or walk most of the workday.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radiations, reagents, and infectious agents.
- May be required to wear lab coats, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
Salary : $33 - $50