Travel Care Coordinator
Houston, TX
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Point of Care Testing Coordinator

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Registry
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Point of Care Testing (POCT) program.
• Investigate new methodologies, instrumentation, and systems; recommend improvements.
• Coordinate evaluation and implementation of appropriate test methodologies and instrumentation.
• Develop and validate processes and written procedures for new or modified testing processes.
• Assist with data management system workstation functions, including maintenance, system checks, and follow-up on flags or errors.
• Work toward standardizing test procedures across departments to facilitate economies of scale and integration of results.
• Review POCT manuals at all sites at least annually.
• Collaborate with department leadership and administrative staff to write and implement appropriate POCT policies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure quality patient care and good working relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, including experience within the last year.
• Certification required: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).