Demonstrate knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Quality Assurance Activities and Standards. Responsible for the oversight of the Point of Care Testing activities within the Charity Hospital system. Works with various departments to assure compliance to established policies and procedures. Position has responsibilities across the Charity Health System. The Point of Care Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the System Laboratory Director or their designee. This position exercises a degree of latitude in carrying out daily tasks with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Have an understanding of the principles of tests performed and working knowledge of instruments for which he/she is responsible for.
  • Monitors quality control and quality assurance programs in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures and as required by licensing agencies (New York State Department of Health, Joint Commission).
  • Serves as a resource to POC staff by assisting in the development of education programs, training, and competency assessment.
  • Oversees the proficiency testing program for point of care testing.
  • Assures all required instrument maintenance, validations, correlations are completed as scheduled.
  • Assists in the process of instrument selection.
  • Develops required policies and procedures.
  • Keeps the Medical Directors and Laboratory System director informed of any issues or challenges related to point of care testing.
  • Works well with point of care departments and serves as a liaison for the laboratory.
  • Attends meetings relating to point of care testing as assigned.
  • Completes assignments in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Keeps abreast with current progress in laboratory technology and instrumentation.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  Experience: Previous experience preferred.

  Education: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in laboratory sciences. and a valid New York State Department of Health license as a laboratory technologist. A minimum of six years relevant work experience. National registration preferred (NCA/ASCP)

  Licenses / Certifications: Valid New York State Department of Health license as a laboratory technologist. A minimum of six years relevant work experience. National registration preferred (NCA/ASCP).

  Other:

  If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Saving Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement