Clinical Laboratory Point of Care (POC) Coordinator

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Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to join our lab team as a Point of Care Coordinator! The team consists of one technical lab leader and two coordinators.

What You'll Do:

As a Point of Care Coordinator (POCC), you will be responsible for implementing and coordinating all the laboratory tests performed in the patient care areas by non-lab personnel. The POCC ensures all users are trained on POC tests and ensures that all standards of the regulatory agency are met and certification is maintained. While working primarily with provider and nursing staff at our La Crosse campus you will also help remotely for all Gundersen affiliates and clinics. Additional responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the Lab Administrative Director, Supervisor and Point of Care Testing Committee on system wide POCT issues including assessing new requests for Point of Care tests/instrumentation, connectivity, policy/procedure changes and regulatory requirements
• Participate in POCT device selection and validation, ensuring that precision and accuracy standards are met. Monitor monthly QC data to verify that precision and accuracy are maintained as patient testing occurs
• Maintain and monitor record keeping systems; overseeing the entire POCT Quality Control (QC) program; review patient and QC results for technical and clerical problems
• Develop and maintain procedures for Point of Care Testing

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)
• 8hr day shifts, Mon-Fri (7:30a-4p or 8a-4:30p), no weekends or holidays
• May need to adjust later or earlier certain days to meet department operators for training
• Starting pay of $25.38 and up, based on your years of experience

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a biological science
• 2 years laboratory experience, including previous Point of Care Testing experience required
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision

What You'll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

Join our passionate team and make a difference in the daily lives of our patients. If you are motivated, skilled, and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services, we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

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