Point of Care Coordinator

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a laboratory team where your expertise directly supports some of the most vulnerable patients. UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Point of Care Coordinator to support our dynamic pediatric laboratory and clinical teams. This is a daylight shift position (7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) with no weekends or holidays, offering an excellent work–life balance in a highly specialized care environment. In this role, you’ll work independently to oversee and support high-demand bedside point-of-care testing, collaborating closely with ancillary departments and clinical staff across the hospital. The position is patient-facing and ideal for someone with previous laboratory and point-of-care testing experience who thrives in a fast-paced, pediatric setting. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that performs unique and specialized pediatric testing, where accuracy, education, and partnership with care teams make a daily impact on patient outcomes. POCC roles are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus for those who qualify!

Requirements

B.S. degree in Medical Technology with 3 years of clinical laboratory experience OR
B.S. degree in one of the Chemical, Physical, or Biological Sciences with 3 years of clinical laboratory experience.
Three years' experience as a Medical Technologist required.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required.
Demonstrates a service-oriented approach when working with other departments, including faculty members and patient care services.
Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office programs, and other information systems required.
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Responsibilities

Maintain inventory of POC testing equipment and ensure that instrumentation is validated prior to use.
Coordinate general service and maintenance duties, including linearity checks and troubleshooting.
Perform quality assurance reporting and identify opportunities for process improvement in conjunction with patient care departments.
Enforce and adhere to laboratory compliance policies
Evaluate and recommend methods and instruments for POC testing applications.
Perform, implement, and monitor POC quality control procedures.
Review and maintain documentation of quality control records to assure test validity.
Support all organizational safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment around POC activities.
Coordinate the Laboratory Point of Care (POC) testing program to assure compliance with federal, state, and laboratory accreditation standards.
Interact with program officials of regulatory agencies, as required. Keep abreast of all new standards or changes to standards.
Establish competency testing requirements and assess and monitor compliance by users. Maintain appropriate access to testing systems based on competency documentation.
Investigate and respond to any inquiries concerning POC testing.
Document corrective action and evaluate effectiveness of quality control.
Enroll POC testing in required proficiency testing programs and monitor users' proficiency.
Collaborate with system laboratory POC resources to establish best practices.
Monitor and maintain computerized result reporting for POC tests, interacting with system analysts and vendors as required.
Develop and review policies and procedures for specimen collection, test performance, quality control, and resulting.
Use reagents and supplies in a cost-effective manner; maintain appropriate inventory of supplies.
In conjunction with Laboratory Director, evaluate appropriateness of POC utilization.
Participate and monitor orientation, training, and competency assessment of testing personnel for POC tests in conjunction with clinical departments.