To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
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Responsibilities
1. Follows all Laboratory and Hospital safety policies.
2. Is able to appropriately interact with nursing staff and physicians to maintain the POCT program.
3. Understands all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation.
4. Takes part in inter and intra-department QA initiatives.
5. Responds to technical issues from all nursing units and responds appropriately to resolve them.
6. Maintains technical competency and keeps current on new testing available in the market for POC testing.
7. Effectively utilizes all necessary LIS functions including testing that is interfaced to the hospital LIS
system.
8. Assists in maintaining necessary inventory control of all POCT reagents.
9. Is responsible for all Laboratory and Hospital inspections from outside agencies such as CAP, TJC, State
of Connecticut and State of Rhode Island for the POCT modules.
10. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and
11. Self Development as outlined in performance review.
12. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the POCT program.
13. Evaluates the daily/weekly/monthly quality control programs for all POCT.
14. Is responsible for all procedures and policies for the POCT program including new procedures, updating
existing procedures and maintaining the procedures at each testing site.
15. Is able to work effectively with Nurse Managers, Nurses, MD?s and laboratory staff in establishing and
monitoring POC programs and resolving POC issues/problems.
16. Is knowledgeable about current and new regulations as they pertain to Point of Care testing.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three years Medical Technology experience, POCT experience desirable. Proven ability to interface with
cross-section of hospital staff; Physicians, Nurse Managers. Experience with WORD, EXCEL and LIS interfaces. Previous supervisory experience a plus.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (MT-ASCP) preferred
YNHHS Requisition ID
121327