Point of Care Coordinator MT/MLS

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/find-a-location/

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Point of Care Coordinator.

As a Point of Care Coordinator at MercyOne, you will oversee and administer Point of Care Testing (POCT) Program for all hospital-based locations. Performs and interprets waived and moderately complex clinical laboratory tests

• Is responsible for education, supplies and inventory, computer operations, and process workflows related to POC testing in hospital-based departments and clinics.

• Establishes and maintains a quality improvement program appropriate to the area of responsibility.

• Maintains compliance with requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies such as College of American Pathologists, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.

• Collects and reviews quality control data and testing personnel competency records either manually or via computer.

• Ensures completion of proper and timely method correlation studies, proficiency testing and user competencies for each area where POC testing occurs.

• Provides technical oversight for all POC testing such as evaluation and implementation of new instrumentation, proper instrument operation, and quality control requirements.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures necessary for each POC test (including Procedure manuals).

• Maintains the accreditation documentation system for the POC testing program.

• Works with nursing/ancillary personnel to prepare and provide appropriate education and training for the scope of testing.

• Interacts with co-workers, patients of diverse ages, physicians, students, service representatives, and other hospital staff in a courteous professional manner.

• Is responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.

• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records and reports data obtained.

Schedule: Day Shift 24 hours per week

General Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field with one-year clinical internship in approved Medical Technology Program or approved alternate career path.

• Registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist or by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a medical technologist or categorical registration in one of the laboratory sciences is required.

• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required.

• Experience in more than one area of the laboratory preferred.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

 

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.