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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Saint Louis University Hospital is a non-profit, research, academic, and teaching hospital.  In addition to being one of the few Levels 1 Trauma centers in our region, we specialize in advanced and experimental healthcare.  All our staff truly embrace the team concept in our pursuit of excellence in healthcare.  SLU Hospital offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more!

Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends

Job Summary:

Under general direction, coordinates the design, development and implementation of the Point of Care (POC) testing program. Point of care testing is diagnostic testing performed at or near the time of patient care rather than exclusively in a laboratory and may be performed by staff who are not otherwise trained in laboratory technique.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as the principal point of collaboration, leadership, and expertise to both internal leaders and hospital leaders.Partners with the clinical staff of a department or facility to design, develop and implement policies and procedures surrounding Point of Care testing activities.Accountable for accreditation achievement and results.Serves in the capacity of technical resource for POC activities.Stays abreast of developments in this area and modifies program as needed.Develops quality control and quality assurance programs.Audits patient results, incident reports, and quality control reports.Reports on the activities and achievements of the program.Audits testing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.Maintains appropriate documentation.Uses data to drive process improvement.Develops and drafts policies, procedures, and protocols.Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in the field.Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.Develops and delivers training.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree is required

EXPERIENCE

Qualified Medical Technologist with two years' technical experience in a laboratory setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3412000037 Point of Care Testing

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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