**Job Summary** The Point-of Care Coordinator assists in the development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of all aspects of point-of-care testing performed by non-lab staff, and regulatory compliance in the Clinical laboratories. Maintains, monitors and supports the achievement of effective quality programs to guarantee a safe and efficacious quality laboratory testing utilizing good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices. **Essential Functions** + Assisting in the performance of quality control procedures related to the laboratory Point of Care program + Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. + Follows the laboratory's Quality Management System and provides metrics to Laboratory Director related to point of care + Operate and maintain laboratory and hospital point of care equipment + Trains new users of point of care tests and acts as designee for competencies (if qualified). + Quality Assurance, Calibrations, and Quality Control processes + Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (30%) + Ensures all procedures system procedures are updated and reflect current regulatory and compliance standards. + Review lab results and notifies physician of abnormal results. + Instructs and supervises other technical personnel as directed. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree Medical Lab Technology Program, biological or chemical science required + 1-2 years Experience with intricacies of laboratory quality control program. required + 1-3 years Experience in laboratory working with point of care testing required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Plans and schedules POC activities for hospital as needed + Point of care analyzer troubleshooting and vendor interaction as needed + Reviews patient test results + Assures that all licensing and accreditation requirements are in full compliance. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work closely and effectively with other hospital departments and their respective leaders. + Time management and organizational skills. + Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology + Strong critical thinking skills + Computer Competency **Licenses and Certifications** + MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent required or Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.