Point of Care Coordinator Lab Liaison

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.  

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. 

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. 

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. 

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations. 

Qualifications

Purpose & Scope:

Works under the supervision of the Administrative Lab Director and is responsible for organizing, planning, directing, and evaluating point-of care services. Responsible for performing the duties of a Medical Technologist. Functions as Point of Care Coordinator and Lab Liaison, overseeing the daily operations of Point of Care testing on the nursing units and other departments of the hospital. Ensures that all moderate and high level testing meets CAP accreditation requirements for quality control, proficiency testing, documentation, competency, and correlation. Responsible for managing and coordinating all activities concerning the laboratory information systems (LIS), working as a partner with IT lab team. Maintains and updates all Point of Care and LIS Policy and Procedure manuals and required documentation required by regulatory agencies including CAP and Joint Commission. Serves as the Safety Officer for the Department of Pathology. Ability to multitask and strong attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

An associate degree in medical technology is preferred.

Experience:

Two years of experience coordinating point of care testing within a hospital is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

None.