Point of Care Testing Specialist, Lab - Boston, MA

Are you looking for a new lab job? My name is Caroline and I"m a healthcare recruiter ... I"m here to help! A phenomenal 500-bed medical center in Boston is looking for a full-time, permanent Point of CareSpecialist. If you"re interested in joining a team of healthcare professionals who strive to provide accessible health services to all, this could be the place for you! RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general direction of the Medical Director of POCT (point-of-care testing), the Supervisor of POCT, and the POCT Assistant Supervisor, the POCT Specialist work with test site managers to assure adequate documentation and compliance with CAP, Joint Commission, and CLIA '88 regulations.

Has a current knowledge base of technical, clinical, and regulatory aspects of all commercially-available POCT methods, devices, and data management systems

Assists in overseeing the performance and evaluation of function checks, instrument maintenance, and test evaluations when indicated as part of troubleshooting for discrepant or unexpected results.

Performs other duties as assigned or as needed, including cross-training of other laboratory sections when needed to assist in times of emergency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science, or an applied science

Minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience

Understanding of laboratory systems

ASCP, NCA, or AMT certification