Point-Of-Care Testing Coordinator

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Laboratory POCT director with a propensity for independent judgement and decision making skills, oversees and monitors moderate and low complexity clinical laboratory POCT and send out tests on specimens for screening and diagnostic purposes. Performs validation studies for the laboratory. Assists in training the nursing staff on new and ongoing laboratory procedures. Participates in proficiency test for laboratory compliance and readiness. Monitors the maintenance of the laboratory equipment and reports quality metrics for the performed tests. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to routine traveling, overseeing and reporting of laboratory dispatch, quality control, quality assurance and inventory at different Gotham Health ambulatory Care sites/off-sites.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Gotham Health Ambulatory care clinics and off sites (Women health clinics, School health clinics, community health clinics, etc.)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in overseeing point of care clinical laboratory tests and procedures for diagnosis and treatment on specimens submitted to the laboratory; input of raw data from instruments into computer to determine final results and records results on report forms, in record books, and/or in electronic forms, as appropriate and required.
• Assist in overseeing operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and performs quality control procedures.
• Participates in internal and external programs of quality control and proficiency testing as required by regulatory agencies.
• Assist in overseeing preparation of packages, labels and standardizes laboratory media, reagents, and controls to endure that the laboratory is adequately supplied.
• Prepares reports, makes entries on charts and maintains data and other records on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, as required.
• Assist in overseeing, monitoring and/or reviewing the work of subordinate personnel, as required.
• Assists with complex analyses on laboratory specimens. In areas outside of specialty or competency, under direct supervision, performs functions which require limited technical skills; records results on laboratory report forms, in record books, and/or in electronic form, as appropriate and required.
• Participates in non-routine testing in connection with research programs in specialty and subspecialty areas, utilizing standard laboratory tests; makes minor modifications which are compliant with acceptable laboratory practices. Records all pertinent data in detail.
• Maintains internal and external programs of quality control and proficiency testing as required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintains laboratory records and prepares reports.
• Assists in on-the-job or classroom training of subordinates, new personnel, and other persons, as required.
• May assist in supervising subordinate employees. Under direction, reviews the work of subordinates and evaluates and documents work performance; takes corrective action when needed to maintain the work of the unit at a satisfactory level.

1. Valid certification and current registration to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and
2. Two (2) years of full-time paid experience as a technician performing pertinent tests and analyses in a clinical laboratory as defined in Title V, Section 571 of the New York State Public Health Law.

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Completion of an associate degree in Medical Technology/basic science plus one year of training in a clinical laboratory.

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:

Point of Care testing.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

VCB #: MOR-12112020-0126