Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH – for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Point of Care Testing (POCT) Specialist is responsible for the planning, developing, organizing, maintaining, and enforcing Point of Care policies and procedures throughout the NCH Healthcare System. The POCT Specialist will work collaboratively with the Point of Care Committee, Department Directors, and Senior Leadership to evaluate the need for testing. The POCT Specialist will proactively maintain Point of Care compliance, performing method validations prior to implementation and working with the nurse educators to provide proper training and competency for all procedures. The POCT Specialist is responsible for the review of all quality control and coordinates all proficiency testing activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
· Coordinates the POCT activities at all NCH Healthcare System locations and ensures compliance with CLIA, CAP, JC, OSHA, regulations and/or standards and ensures patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients: neonates, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
· Coordinates with nursing representatives on the team and the Nurse Educators of all facilities in training and competencies for all staff using POCT.
· Monitors physician and pathologist order practices, coordinates with the Laboratory Medical Director to prevent inappropriate utilization of POCT.
· Maintains instrumentation and performs method validations as necessary.
· Maintains QA program including proficiency testing, quality control, procedures, policies, staff competency and appropriate documentation. Reports to Laboratory QM Committee.
· Investigates problems and complaints and coordinates resolution.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required in related field.
· Minimum of 1 year of experience in with point of care testing required.
· Licensed as a Medical Technologist in the State of Florida.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.