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Riverside Health System Non-Providers

$18.90 - $24.60/hr

Proficient in managing point of care logs and documenting point of care testing accurately in the EMR. * Follows insurance carrier guidelines and Medicare regulations. Maintains a working knowledge ...

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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 Virginia? The most popular types of Point Care Testing jobs in Virginia are:
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MT Point of Care Technical Specialist

MT Point of Care Technical Specialist

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Summary
The Technical Specialist is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the point of care testing performed at multiple sites both internal and external to the hospital. These responsibilities include proficiency testing, handling any procedural or technical problems that may occur, and taking measures to keep the point of care testing in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
  • Maintain laboratory procedures and protocols
  • Ensure accurate information is provided for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
  • Provide continuous methods for identifying systematic problems inherent in area(s) of responsibility
  • Ensure compliance with all accreditation agencies and the associated proficiency testing
  • Train and supervise all new hires from nursing and educators performing testing in area of responsibility
  • Act as a resource for all lab testing in area(s) of responsibility
  • Maintain QC and QA standards and follow-up variances
  • Attain and maintain standards of accreditation in accordance with CAP, CLIA, AABB (Transfusion Services only), and HFAP
  • Evaluate new reagent tests and/or methodologies regularly
  • Write and implement new/revised procedures and procedure manuals
  • Provide general lab orientation to new Lab hires regarding departmental policies and procedures
  • Perform the initial comparison studies, QC, linearity testing, and correlation for analytes and instrumentation in areas of responsibility
  • Serve as a CAP Inspector of assigned areas
  • Maintain and care for all equipment and supplies, including purchasing new supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels and storing extra materials in the proper manner
  • Maintain the department records (patient or other), reporting and filing as required
  • Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
  • Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
  • Represent the Lab at meetings as applicable to point-of-care testing

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Reports to: Director, Laboratory Services
  • Supervises: no direct reports but performs initial training for nursing and ancillary staff in Point of Care testing. Provides Remediation training when employee fails to follow proper protocols for testing.
  • Responsibilities: meet with vendors to evaluate and recommend testing products

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
  • Minimum Required Education: B.S. in Biological Sciences
  • Preferred Education: B.S. in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science. An associate's degree in medical laboratory technology or MLT with more than 5 years' experience in point of care may also be acceptable.
  • Experience: 5+ years in a hospital with at least 200+ beds and suitably related service of equal tasks, tests, and volumes in a CAP certified laboratory

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Applicants must be a registered Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist via ASCP, NCA, or AMT. Must have current BLS certification or acquire within 3 months
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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