Lab POCT Coordinator

This position is responsible lab point of care (POC) testing activities in physician clinics and to maintain compliance with applicable regulations throughout physician practices according to CLIA/CMS and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

1.   Compliance Review a.   Oversee and implement Point of Care Testing at Clinics which maintain a CLIA Certificate of Waiver.
b.   Assist with initial CLIA Applications to CMS c.   Prepare Laboratory Procedure and Quality Control Manuals based upon POCT Menu d.   Assess POCT needs to determine POCT menu.
e.   Assist with ordering POCT supplies and staging equipment in clinics.
f.   Assists with workflow issues in regard to POCT.

2.   Training and Performance Improvement a.   Train all new POC testing personnel as needed by including Initial and Annual Competency assessment. Assign annual POCT competencies in Health Stream to testing personnel.
b.   Visit physician clinics monthly for record review and problem-solving sessions. Provide troubleshooting assistance to staff having QC/QA problems with methods or instruments.
c.   Communicate results to managers and recommend follow-up plan for regulatory compliance. Report compliance issues for corrective actions.
d.   Assist in determining need for new methodologies for POCT.

3.   Other Duties as Assigned a.   Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Experience
Completion of Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Education
Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensure
Current License in Louisiana as a Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Laboratory Scientist or LPN License