Point of Care Coordinator

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:


Full time

Shift:


Day (United States of America)

Address:


701 WINTHROP AVE

City:


GLENDALE HEIGHTS

State:


Illinois

Postal Code:


60139

Job Description:

Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus available for eligible candidate


Full-Time Days - 6 am to 2:30 pm

• Maintains the quality management of the Point of Care Testing (POCT) program in adherence to applicable regulations and accreditation standards.
• Develops, implements, and maintains POCT policies and procedures.
• Ensures all testing personnel receive required training and competency assessments, maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Provides technical oversight for instrumentation, method evaluations, implementation, correlations, and validations for in-house departments.
• Reviews quality control, patient results, and other quality assurance documentation; coordinates proficiency testing performance and results for testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays if the need arises
• Knowledge of laboratory rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-lab departments and persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective manner, both verbally and in written form.

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:
In a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Required


Work Experience:

• 2+ clinical laboratory experience [Required]
• 5+ laboratory experience, including a minimum of two years in a poct environment [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• MLS or MT credentialed by ASCP, AAB or AMT Required

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements -


Pay Range:

$28.21 - $52.47

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.