Medical Laboratory Technologist (POCT Coordinator)- Hartford - 40 hrs/wk
| Quality control: Establishes, monitors and oversees POCT quality control/quality assurance programs. Conducts on-site inspection of POCT equipment and documentation; audits logs for accuracy and completeness; and inspects for compliance with existing policies. Maintains a user directory of all staff performing tests. | 15% |
| Clinical Competency: Ensures that all personnel who perform POCT are deemed competent prior to the first test and on a 6 month and/or annual basis as required; maintains a process to identify future personnel in need of testing and to remediate as needed. | 20% |
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Clinical Policy/Procedures: In cooperation with and under the direction of the laboratory leadership and Medical Director:
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15% |
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Procedure Development and Oversight:
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15% |
| Regulatory Compliance: Ensures POCT processes meets or exceeds requirements as established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and other applicable federal and state regulations, including the Joint Commission and DPH. Prepares the organization for the biannual Joint Commission and DPH site survey for POCT. Maintains all records required for regulatory and compliance surveys. | 10% |
| Inventory Management: Works collaboratively with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s Supply Chain to ensure that an adequate stock of supplies is maintained, quality controlled if required, and stored properly throughout all Hospital and CCSG locations. Disperses controls at required defined intervals throughout all Hospital and CCSG locations. | 10% |
| Equipment Maintenance: Orders, validates, maintains, and troubleshoots all POCT instrumentation throughout Hospital and CCSG locations, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations. | 10% |
| Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers. Demonstrates support for the mission. | 2.5% |
| Performs other job-related duties as assigned | 2.5% |
Organizational Structure
| Reports to (Job Title): | Manager of Laboratory |
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Experience: 3 years of clinical standard laboratory experience |
Experience: Previous experience with quality control and inspection.
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License / Certification / Registration: ASCP or equivalent certification required |
License / Certification / Registration: Certification in point of care testing |
Knowledge
| Point of care testing practices Medical terminology Organizational/departmental polices & procedures ICD-10 and CPT medical billing coding preferred |
Skills
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Computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based database management, email) Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Public Speaking and Teaching Self-Motivated, working with a minimum of supervision Effective Communication (written/oral) |