Point of Care Testing Coordinator

St. John's Riverside Hospital•City of Yonkers, NY

About The Position

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations. St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care. St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care. St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field required.
NYSED license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
At least four years of Laboratory experience.
Proficiency in MS Office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Point of Care Testing Coordinator oversees all testing performed at the Point of Care on all campuses. Ensures testing, maintenance, and quality control procedures are performed as per Standard Operating Procedures.
Oversees the performance of waived and non-waived testing procedures in locations other than the main laboratories.
Coordinates and standardizes the approach to POC testing within the hospital setting.
Ensures a comprehensive policy and procedure manual for point of care testing is available, accurate, and current.
Ensures accurate processing and reporting of all point of care testing data.
Monitors associated QC data for shift and trends.
Under the direction of the manager, validates, correlates, and implements new and replacement POCT testing devices.
Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements for POCT testing systems.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships; advises and consults physicians, nurses, and other testing personnel.
Actively supports a positive workplace culture; maintains effective employee and labor relation practices.
Performs all other duties assigned.