What are the responsibilities and job description for the Point of Care (POC) Laboratory Manager position at Perfusion Solution Inc.?
Description
The Point of Care (POC) Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and oversight of point-of-care testing services across the organization. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including CLIA and COLA standards, while maintaining high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic testing.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Qualifications
Education
The Point of Care (POC) Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and oversight of point-of-care testing services across the organization. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including CLIA and COLA standards, while maintaining high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic testing.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Oversee daily operations of point-of-care testing across multiple sites
- Supervise, train, and evaluate POC testing personnel and coordinators
- Develop staffing plans and ensure adequate coverage
- Foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, COLA, and Joint Commission standards and Florida state regulations
- Maintain documentation for inspections and audits
- Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies
- Implement and monitor quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs
- Review QC data, proficiency testing, and corrective actions
- Ensure proper validation and verification of new instruments and tests
- Develop and maintain POC policies and procedures
- Evaluate and implement new POC technologies and testing platforms
- Monitor test utilization, turnaround times, and performance metrics
- Collaborate with clinical leadership to optimize testing services
- Design and deliver training programs for non-laboratory staff performing POC testing
- Ensure initial and ongoing competency assessments are completed and documented
- Manage inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships
- Assist with budget planning and cost control initiative
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field
- ASCP or equivalent certification
- 3 years of clinical laboratory experience
- 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience (preferred)
- Experience with point-of-care testing programs strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of CLIA, COLA, and Joint Commission standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems (LIS) and POC data management systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Hospital operating room (OR) suites and laboratory office settings
Salary : $4,000