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Kim Ballister posted a reply on Re: Moderate complex POC testing -high school g...

Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Said: I totally agree with Silka. Most all of our iSTAT users in the ED's are NT's or EMT's--not RN's. They are a very dedicated staff and most are very interested in learning more (and a lot end up in nursing programs). Our POC s...

Jessica Beach posted a reply on Re: Moderate complex POC testing -high school g...

Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Said: Yes, our facility allows NTs to perform moderate complex testing who may only have a high school diploma. They must completed all the education and training before we grant access. As long as you have your education and training meet th...

Rebecca Spencer posted a reply on Re: Polymedco Pathfast

Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Said: We are implementing it as we speak. Should go live Wednesday this week. Met with the rep this morning and they have a call regarding the hsTrop sometime this week so hopefully it will be released soon. We are going live with TropI and p...

Silka Clark posted a reply on Re: Moderate complex POC testing -high school g...

Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Said: Yes, the minimum requirement is proof of at least a high school diploma or GED plus training and competency assessment that includes all 6 elements of competency per CLIA. I've had pharmacy techs perform PT/INR on iSTAT, EMT/Paramedics ...

Amanda Casavant posted a reply on Re: Moderate complex POC testing -high school g...

Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Said: HiFirst, I would like to know how she received her RN license???