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Lab POCT Coordinator

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Assess POCT needs to determine POCT menu. e. Assist with ordering POCT supplies and staging equipment in clinics. f. Assists with workflow issues in regard to POCT. 2. Training and Performance ...

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Lab POCT Coordinator

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Hospitals • 5 - 10K employees

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This position is responsible lab point of care (POC) testing activities in physician clinics and to maintain compliance with applicable regulations throughout physician practices according to CLIA/CMS and Joint Commission standards.
Responsibilities
1. Compliance Review
a. Oversee and implement Point of Care Testing at Clinics which maintain a CLIA Certificate of Waiver.
b. Assist with initial CLIA Applications to CMS
c. Prepare Laboratory Procedure and Quality Control Manuals based upon POCT Menu
d. Assess POCT needs to determine POCT menu.
e. Assist with ordering POCT supplies and staging equipment in clinics.
f. Assists with workflow issues in regard to POCT.
2. Training and Performance Improvement
a. Train all new POC testing personnel as needed by including Initial and Annual Competency assessment. Assign annual POCT competencies in Health Stream to testing personnel.
b. Visit physician clinics monthly for record review and problem-solving sessions. Provide troubleshooting assistance to staff having QC/QA problems with methods or instruments.
c. Communicate results to managers and recommend follow-up plan for regulatory compliance. Report compliance issues for corrective actions.
d. Assist in determining need for new methodologies for POCT.
3. Other Duties as Assigned
a. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Experience
Completion of Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Education
Medical Lab Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensure
Current License in Louisiana as a Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Laboratory Scientist or LPN License
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The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is the leading health care innovator in Louisiana. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.

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