POC Supervisor Positition in Vancouver, WA

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Apply to be my supervisor! Its a great job :) Im wonderful to work with...





Looking for agile, open minded, technically savvy person who can multi-task and plan their own time effectively.





Thank you!





Mary, POCC at TVC





https://tvc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TVC/job/Salmon-Creek/Lab-Technical-Specialist---POCT_REQ0003005





We are looking for an experienced Medical Lab Scientist for a Point-of-Care Testing lab specialist position.

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction, coordinates the design, development and implementation of the Point of Care (POC) testing program. Point of care testing is diagnostic testing performed at or near the time of patient care rather than exclusively in a laboratory and may be performed by staff who are not otherwise trained in laboratory technique.



Essential Functions And Responsibilities



* Serves as principal point of collaboration, leadership and expertise, to both lab leaders and clinic leaders.

* Partners with clinical staff of a department or facility to design, develop and implement policies and procedures surrounding Point of Care testing activities.

* Accountable for accreditation achievement and results.

* Serves in the capacity of technical resource for POC activities

* Stays abreast of developments in this area and modifies program as needed

* Develops quality control and quality assurance programs

* Audits patient results, incident reports and quality control reports

* Reports out on the activities and achievements of the program

* Audits testing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations

* Maintains appropriate documentation

* Uses data to drive process improvement

* Develops and drafts policies, procedures and protocols

* Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field

* Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab

* Develops and delivers training

* Performs other duties as assigned

* Compliance with Safety Requirements: Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following established organization safety standards and by complying with all laws, regulations and other applicable guidance regarding safety.



Education And Skills



* Bachelor's degree from a NACLS accredited MT or MLS program

* Two years of technical experience in a laboratory setting

* Formal experience teching adult learners

* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge of POC operating procedures and protocols

* Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments

* Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and quality control

* Knowledge of applicable regulations

* Proficient in method calibration verification and multi-instrument comparison studies

* Ability to train staff who are not otherwise trained in laboratory technique

* Skilled at trouble shooting

* Ability to influence others

* Must have reliable and predictable attendance

* MLS (ASCP) or MT (ASCP)



The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.









Mary Hawthorne, BS, MLS(ASCP)CM



Point of Care Testing Trainer and Coordinator Vancouver Clinic





360-397-3980 Lab



x2043 POCT Desk

360-904-9032 Mobile

2525 NE 139th Street, Vancouver, WA 98686

mhawthorne@tvc.org



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