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What is the difference between Weekend Point Care Testing vs Weekend Home Health Aide?

AspectWeekend Point Care TestingWeekend Home Health Aide
CertificationsTypically requires certification in point-of-care testing or phlebotomyRequires HHA certification or CNA license
Work EnvironmentMedical facilities, clinics, or mobile testing sitesPatients' homes, assisted living, or nursing homes
Job DutiesCollecting samples, conducting rapid tests, recording resultsAssisting with daily living activities, basic health monitoring
Industry UsageHealthcare, diagnostics, laboratory servicesHome healthcare, elder care, personal assistance

Weekend Point Care Testing focuses on conducting diagnostic tests in medical settings, requiring specific certifications in testing procedures. In contrast, Weekend Home Health Aides provide personal care and support in patients' homes, often requiring HHA or CNA certification. Both roles serve healthcare needs but differ in environment, duties, and certifications.

What are the most commonly searched types of Point Care Testing jobs in Pennsylvania? The most popular types of Point Care Testing jobs in Pennsylvania are:
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Point of Care Testing Coordinator - FT 2nd Shift at HUP

Pennsylvania Medicine

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time, Other

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
  • Evaluate and monitors POCT systems to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice. Maintains inventory of instruments and performs troubleshooting and semi-annual validations. Aids in the evaluation of new instrumentation and implementations. Coordinates training and competency for all staff performing POCT. Coordinates testing for unknown and proficiency samples. Assists Manager with computer network issues affect POCT instrumentation. Monitors all staff performing POCT for compliance and proper testing technique. Compiles monthly QC and reports compliance, significant QC statistics, issues and solutions, and other matters that arise pertaining to POCT to the POCT Manager and Director.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs procedures using appropriate equipment and instruments available in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures
    Exercises good judgment in result interpretation and problem solving
    Recognizes and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment or procedures
    Performs maintenance and repair on instruments as required.
    Performs and records quality control for instruments and equipment
    Initiates troubleshooting and corrective action
    Notifies the manager of quality control results that are outside of established laboratory ranges and documents what corrective actions were taken
    Identifies statistical trends and devises action plans to bring testing into acceptable performance ranges.
    Learns new procedures within reasonable time frame. Performs several tasks simultaneously during peak workload situations
    Completes tasks within allotted time
    Effectively assists co-workers in the absence of specific instruction or during lag time to accomplish departmental or section goals
    Seeks additional assignments/responsibilities as needed
    Successfully adjusts approach or work schedule when necessary to adapt to changing work demands, situations, responsibilities and people.
    Presents in-services for personnel performing POC tests
    Assists with instruction of procedures and techniques to students, technologists and new employees.
    Ensures that all areas performing POC tests are meeting initial, six-month and annual competencies, as well as maintaining complete competency records
    Meets with sections that are non-compliant in competency testing or QC documentation.
    Maintains a productive, cooperative working relationship with all members of the laboratory
    Communicates efficiently with staff performing POCT, supervisors and co-workers
    Maintains a positive rapport with medical staff and hospital personnel
    answers inquiries regarding test results, methodologies, test specificity and sensitivity.
    Demonstrates initiative in continually improving departmental functioning, as well as personal knowledge, skills and work experience. Completes mandatory in-services on or before the due date.
    Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies and procedures.
    Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity and health system organization.
Credentials:
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge based exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP), equivalent or eligible to take such an exam
Education or Equivalent Experience:
  • Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
  • Education Specialization: in MLS or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement) Equivalent Experience: • And 3+ years Experience with moderate, high complexity laboratory testing experience • Qualify as general supervisor and/or technical consultants under CLIA-88
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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