Lab Point Of Care and Safety Coordinator - Gulf Coast Medical Center

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Lab - General Corporate

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$34.14 - $42.68 / hour

Works in conjunction with the Laboratory Compliance / POCT Manager to develop, oversee, and monitor the Lee Health Point of Care Testing (POCT) program. Operates and maintains POCT equipment and other lab equipment assigned. Performs testing, quality control, calibrations and function checks in a timely, efficient and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal and other regulatory requirements. Provides training for nursing and laboratory staff for point of care testing. Serves as a resource for Lee Health staff with regard to POCT and safety standards. Investigates and resolves problems concerning POC testing and safety. Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, and research and development of new procedures. Effectively communicates and provides excellent customer service to nursing staff, physicians, patients, co-workers and other Lee Health customers and employees. Maintains and updates POCT and Safety Manuals for assigned locations.

Education:Three or four years of formal education or training beyond high school or B.S. or B.A. Degree required. Successful completion of an accredited clinical laboratory technologist training program in accordance with the State of Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Florida Administrative Code.

Experience:Three years recent experience in a Clinical Laboratory required.

Certification:N/A

License:Clinical Laboratory Technologist (TN) or Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (SU) required.

Other:Communication and interpersonal skills and general computer skills.

US:FL:Fort Myers