Point of Care Testing Coordinator - Full Time Days at Pennsylvania Hospital - Pennsylvania Medicine : Job Details

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Pennsylvania Hospital is seeking a Point of Care Testing Coordinator to join our Core Lab Team. This is a full time, day shift opportunity.Summary:

• Evaluate and monitors POCT systems to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice.
• Maintains inventory of instruments and performs troubleshooting and semi-annual validations. Aids in the evaluation of new instrumentation and implementations.
• Coordinates training and competency for all staff performing POCT. Coordinates testing for unknown and proficiency samples.
• Assists Manager with computer network issues affect POCT instrumentation.
• Monitors all staff performing POCT for compliance and proper testing technique. Compiles monthly QC and reports compliance, significant QC statistics, issues and solutions, and other matters that arise pertaining to POCT to the POCT Manager and Director.

Credentials:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) (Preferred)
• MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge based exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP), equivalent or eligible to take such an exam

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: in MLS or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement)
• 3+ years Experience with moderate, high complexity laboratory testing experience
• Qualify as general supervisor and/or technical consultants under CLIA-88

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.