Point of Care Coordinator
Beth Israel Lahey Health · US
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the direction of the Clinical Lab Dire...
Job description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the direction of the Clinical Lab Director and the Hematology Manager, oversees point-of-care testing at all NEHS locations in collaboration with the Patient Care personnel. The Point of Care Coordinator is responsible for the operations of the laboratory testing performed in areas other than the main laboratories. Responsibilities include equipment evaluation and selections; monitoring of quality control, proficiency testing and quality assurance; preparation of procedure manuals; and assuring compliance with all regulatory agencies. Education/Experience: Certification/License: - Based upon first hand observations along with input from clinicians, nursing management and other clinical professionals, evaluates the need for POCT testing or instrumentation. This evaluation is to include both clinical and financial considerations. Based upon this evaluation, the POCT Coordinator will research and recommend appropriate instrumentation for Lab Management and Pathologist approval. - Maintains knowledge of current regulations from all regulatory agencies, including, CLIA,...