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Penn State Health Coordinator Point of Care Testing and Compliance - Education in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Penn State Health - Community Medical Group
Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Melinda Anderson-Hawes at mandersonhawes@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://mandersonhawes@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Care, the Coordinator Ambulatory POC Testing and Compliance oversees and ensures compliance of all Point of Care Testing performed in the Community Practice Division sites. This includes but is not limited to: review of quality controls, procedure development, instrumentation assessment and maintenance, standardization of equipment, and new test review and implementation. Assist all clinics, nurse educators, and other areas with education needs. Assists with a division wide plan and solution for POC services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either: (A) Bachelors degree in Medical Technology with MLS (ASCP) certification plus 2 years job related experience required OR (B) Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with MLT (ASCP) certification plus 2 years job related experience required.
Valid driver's license required.
Applicants trained outside of the United States must provide documentation of equivalency evaluation of their education and training to ensure it is equivalent to CLIA requirements. The equivalency evaluations will be performed by a nationally recognized organization. Ex. National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). The applicant is responsible for paying the cost of the equivalency evaluation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and planning skills required.
Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Internet required.
Must be customer service oriented and self motivated.
Computer skills, project management skills, and facilitation skills required.
Organizational and planning skills required.
Ability to make decisions independently and multitask required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in laboratory test method and equipment validations, quality control monitoring and trending preferred.
Experience with point of care testing preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards related to laboratory testing preferred.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?
#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Position Coordinator Point of Care Testing and Compliance - Education
Location US:PA:Lancaster | Allied Health | Full Time
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