Point Of Care Program Coordinator at Inova Health System

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

117208.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Point Of Care Testing, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Laboratory Science, Competency Assessment, Technical Supervision, Instrument Validation, Committee Leadership, Liaison Communication, Quality Assurance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Point of Care Program Coordinator Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Point of Care Program Coordinator to join their team! This position will be Full-Time Day Shift: Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend Inova is consistently ranked as national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: * Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. * Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. * Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. * Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. * Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules and more. Point of Care Program Coordinator Job Responsibilities: * The Point of Care Program Coordinator designs and implements an appropriate plan for all Point of Care operators to ensure consistent education, training and competency assessments. * Develops and implement a quality management plan for the Point of Care testing program. * Manages all administrative and operational aspects of the Point of Care testing program. * Provides technical and supervisory direction to ensure that all Point of Care testing complies with standards established by Laboratory Services, CAP, CLIA, The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies. * Reviews, evaluates, and validates new instrument systems or Point of Care tests prior to introduction into the clinical setting. * Leads POCT Committee quarterly meetings with representatives from testing units; Serves as a Liaison with clinicians, nurses, laboratorians and other healthcare providers to ensure successful/appropriate POCT. * Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: * Education- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Histo/Cyto Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Physical Science. * Experience- 3 years of relevant experience * Certification Upon Start: ASCP or AMT Board certification consistent with scope of responsibility to include MT, MLS, MLT, BB, SBB, C, H, M, SH, SCT, MB, SMB, SM, SC, and HEW. Preferred Qualifications: * Point of Care and Quality Assurance experience is a must. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The coordinator designs and implements education and quality management plans for Point of Care testing operators. They manage administrative operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as CAP, CLIA, and The Joint Commission.