Point of Care Coordinator

Schedule : Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Primary Purpose : This position is responsible for the management and coordination of designated waived point of care testing (POCT). The incumbent works closely with both ARUP and University Health physicians, directors, managers, clinical laboratory administration, and clinical staff, to ensure high quality testing and regulatory compliance at all POCT locations. This position provides clear and timely communication, including bringing problems and non-conformities to the attention of the laboratory management. Provides pre-analytical laboratory support and consultation in specimen collection, transport, processing, testing and resulting for University Health clients. Performs the essential functions of the specific area(s) covered as workload and staffing require. Essential Functions Assists in settingQuality Control parameters for all sections. In conjunction with ARUP laboratory management and University Health Medical Directors assists with the development and assignment of section QC responsibilities, reporting and analysis tools. Coordinates training and competency assessments for testing personnel on testing platforms in the areas of oversight Performs monthly audits. Prepares reports of audit finding including compliance non-conformities and required action plans to the appropriate management for review. Oversees and coordinates completion of corrective actions plans to include required process/procedural changes to appropriate Clinic leadership. Provides technical assistance, assistance, instruction and consultation in the implementation and enforcement ofCAP and/or CLIA standards of POCT. AssistsPOCT Supervisor and Leadin managingnew device interfaces and/or middleware in conjunction with ITS Provides assistance forall Nonconformance Occurrences and RL’s Familiar with all current regulatory checklists and guidelines for the section Responsible for developing training documents related to quality assurance, quality control, equipment calibration, and maintenance. Maintains and assists in the creation of all quality control and quality assurance policies, processes, andprocedures that pertain to POCT. Participates in the University Quality Meetings pertaining to Point of Care testing asrequested by the POCT Supervisor or Lead. Monitors and performs troubleshooting/problem solving of instruments, test systems,interfaceand general laboratory problems. Ensure documentation of problems, and Recognize problems/situations that need to be brought to the attention of the POCT Supervisor and Medical Director Acts as a liaison between University Health clients and ARUP personnel. Trains clients on the procedures and protocols required to ensure that patient specimens are received at ARUP according to CAP, DOT, IATA, and other regulatory policies and procedures. Acts as product expert for all ARUP client facing products, such as providing training and support for ARUP applications and services to includeARUP Connect, and other products as developed. Reviews Exception Reportson a monthly basisto identify trends and to assist University of Utah clients in specimen issue/exception handling reduction. Schedules and performs retraining onsite as needed. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and understanding of point of care testing program management as well as clinical laboratory processes including quality assurance, proficiency testing, and CAP/CLIA regulatory agencies. Demonstrateshuman relations and effective communication skills. Demonstrates organizational, problem solving, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills. The incumbent provides independent oversight and decision making for activities of a specified program. Program outcomes often impact the University as a whole. Ability to act as a liaison between internal and external constituencies (e.g. ARUP) involved in program related activities. Problems/opportunities arising from these efforts will be addressed by the incumbent who will refer to their manager any issues outside of program policy and procedure guidelines. The level of responsibility does not generally extend beyond the parameters of the program except in an advisory capacity. Physical and Other Requirements Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Communicate: Frequently communicate with others. PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance. Education Associates Degree or better in Business or related field. Associates Degree or better in Health Sciences or related field. Associates Degree or better in Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science or related field. Experience Two years of college level courses (minimum 48 credit hours) in healthcare, life sciences, or business, or as required for department specific certification Two years of work experience relevant to the laboratory testing, specimen processing, or point of care testing Preferred Experience CLS or MLS/MT Certification Point of Care Coordinator Certification (AACC) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr