Point of Care Coordinator, Lead (Manufacturing)

JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, organizes and oversees all point of care testing at all CARTI locations. This position will ensure that all point of care testing is reliable and compliant with regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testingAnalyze test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.Set controls for new microcuvettes and run linearity material in duplicate before being usedPerform the QC on new i-stat cartridges before use and re-service the cartridges after a hold time of 30 days from original received datePerform software update maintenance on i-stat analyzers every 6 monthsOrder all HemoCue and i-stat tests manually and result daily in the respective logsAdminister initial bi-annual and annual competency quizzes to all HemoCue and i-stat operatorsPerform API proficiency testing on HemoCue and i-stats at all locations three times a yearMaintain product inserts and temp logs, printing fresh logs with each new lotOther assigned duties.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:
Bachelor's from an accredited 4 year college or university1 year internship in an accredited school of Medical TechnologyRegistered as a Medical Technologist through ASCP, NCA, or AMTExperience in Point of Care Testing is preferred

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of medical terminologyBasic computer knowledge and skillsAbility to multitask effectivelyAbility to learn and retain information regarding patient care proceduresAbility to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasksAbility to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with othersAbility to be flexible and do what is necessary to get the job done right in a timely manner

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

COMMENTS:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SAFETY SENSITIVE
This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.