Point-of-Care (POC) Technologist, PT, Days

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assists with the daily operations of the POC testing program throughout Mary Washington Healthcare, under the guidance of the Point of Care Specialist.
• Assists in training and competency of hospital Associates in technical procedures and instrument operations used in POC testing, including managing the database of operators.
• Assists in the evaluation of new POC instrumentation and procedures to maintain state of the art laboratory performance and capability, monitoring opportunities for increased efficiency and cost containment.
• Monitors point of care equipment and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels to ensure continuous operations.
• Assesses and reviews competency records/CAP rosters and notifies educators for coming due competencies.
• Troubleshoots instrument and /or POC interface issues.
• Performs validation on new instruments.
• Adheres to all CAP regulatory requirements, including monthly review of QC, coordinating proficiency testing, preparing new reagents for use, etc.
• Rounds to hospital units and other sites to provide support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology required, or Bachelor's degree with an ASCP or AMT certification for Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist or eligible.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills required.
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills required.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.