Point of Care Coordinator (FT, Days)

Job Details Oversees all point-of-care testing for regulatory compliance. Reviews quality control, patient results, training and competency documentation, and proficiency testing results on a regular basis to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Job Description Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. (Do not delete, move or over-write this statement) Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to make Jefferson Health the hospital system of choice for Patients and Employees. Review daily point of care activity to assure proper transmission of pertinent QA data related to point of care testing. Prepare QA reports related to point of care activity including patient/operator identification, control limits, proficiency testing, out of range protocols, etc. Submit to POC Director for review. Identify trends related to point of care testing proficiency. Work with Director and Administrative Director regarding evaluation of new point of care testing requests at TJUH and ancillary sites. Evaluate appropriateness of testing, alternative methodologies, validation of results, cost implementation, etc. Represent the department at all point of care related committees, task forces, etc. Participate in departmental QA meetings as it relates to point of care testing. Participate in ancillary practice review of sites performing point of care testing under the auspices of TJUH. Assure that all applicable licensure is maintained for all point of care sites. Keep up to date with developing methodologies, issues, and trends related to point of care testing Review POC policies and procedures annually or as needed in conjunction with nursing staff. Responsible for new policy and procedure development. Maintain open communication and good work relationships with POCT personnel at ancillary testing sites. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Associates degree in Medical Technology or other appropriate discipline required, Bachelors’ degree preferred AND Experience: 2 years’ lab experience is required if MLT with Associate’s degree. 0.5 years lab experience preferred if MT with BS. Generalist background preferred. Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: ASCP or equivalent certification preferred. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 117 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.