Point of Care Testing Coordinator
Houston, Texas
Texas Childrens Hospital - 6621 Fannin St

Job Opportunity: Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied-Registry
Contract Length: 25 weeks

Job Description

• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the 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 the integrated delivery system (IDS) to improve economies of scale and result integration.
• Review POCT manuals at all sites at least annually.
• Collaborate with IDS department leadership and Pathology administrative staff to write and implement POCT policies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure good working relationships and quality patient care.
• Prior POCT experience preferred.
• Typical work hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field (laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science).
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Certification required:

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or
  • Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Specialty years of experience required: 1 year laboratory experience.