Point Of Care Coordinator

  • Full-Time
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Summit Health Management, LLC
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Job Description

Essential Job functions :

  • Designs, implements, evaluates and revises continuing education programs for all departments that perform Point of Care testing (POCT).
  • Assists Clinical Manager of Staff Development and Education with the planning, development and implementation of orientation curriculum for new clinical service employees and clinical education programs for all employees who perform POCT.
  • Serves as instructor for orientation and educational programs for all employees who perform POCT.
  • Ensures all staff maintains valid, current competencies as required by Summit Medical Group and regulatory agencies for POCT.
  • Develops policies and procedures, proposals, curricula, course documentation, course handouts and or modules for a variety of staff with diversity in education/clinical levels with assistance with Clinical Manager of Staff Development and Education.
  • Helps identify office processes for employees who perform POCT. Notifies responsible manager/office supervisor and Clinical Manager of Staff Development and Education to ensure employee retraining if determined to be necessary.
  • Evaluates orientation and training programs. Identifies changes needed for improvement with input from Clinical Manager of Staff Development and Education. Continuously updates all classes to ensure training remains current.
  • Develops competency-enhancing curricula and provides internal education as relating to phlebotomy and POCT.
  • Conducts competency review for phlebotomy and POCT with all new hires and then annually.
  • Ensures annual compliance with regulatory agencies regarding procedures, validations and Proficiency Testing in all applicable departments.

General Job functions:

  • Performs duties of a Senior Phlebotomist when need arises in the laboratory.
  • Other job duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements: - list any lifting requirements, etc.

  • Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers
  • Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
  • Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching

Environmental Risks:

  • Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
  • Sharps
  • Latex
  • Combative Patients / Visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:

  • Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
  • Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
  • Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

  • Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program required. Associate’s Degree preferred.
  • BLS certification required.
  • 2-4 years experience required.
  • Maintains annual competencies, as required by regulatory agencies required.
  • Previous experience in staff development and the education and training of health care professionals required.
  • Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
  • Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

Travel – Travels to satellite offices as required.

Benefits*
  • A friendly and fast-paced environment working with passionate people

  • Outstanding growth opportunities

  • Time Off

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Short/Long Term Disability, HSA, and Life Insurance

  • 401K plan with company matching contribution

  • Cash Bonus Programs

  • Recognition and rewards programs to recognize successful teams

  • Other Perks & Discounts

  • Commuter and parking discount program to help you save (using pretax dollars)

*Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees Only

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ .

Apply to this Job