Lab Point Of Care and Safety Coordinator

Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Lab - General Corporate

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$29.55 - $36.93 / hour

At Lee Health, your expertise can directly support the delivery of safe, accurate, high-quality patient care. Were seeking a Point of Care Testing (POCT) Technologist to help lead and support our Point of Care Testing program across the health system.

In this role, youll work closely with the Laboratory Compliance/POCT Manager to oversee testing operations, maintain regulatory compliance, support clinical teams, and ensure point-of-care testing is performed accurately and efficiently. Youll also serve as a trusted resource and educator for nursing and laboratory staff.

What Youll Do

• Support the development, oversight, and monitoring of Lee Healths Point of Care Testing (POCT) program.
• Perform POCT, quality control, calibrations, and function checks accurately and efficiently.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot POCT and assigned laboratory equipment.
• Ensure testing practices meet applicable state, federal, and regulatory requirements.
• Train and educate nursing and laboratory staff on point-of-care testing procedures and equipment.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource for POCT, laboratory, and safety standards.
• Investigate and resolve testing, equipment, and safety issues.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, research, and development of new procedures.
• Maintain and update POCT and Safety Manuals for assigned locations.
• Partner with nurses, physicians, laboratory professionals, and other Lee Health teams to promote excellent patient care.
• Provide exceptional customer service and clear, effective communication throughout the organization.

What Youll Bring

Education

• Three or four years of formal education or training beyond high school or a bachelors degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited clinical laboratory technologist training program meeting the requirements of the Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.

Experience

• At least 3 years of recent clinical laboratory experience.

Licensure

• Clinical Laboratory Technologist (TN) or Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (SU) license required.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• General computer proficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to troubleshoot, educate, collaborate, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Lee Health?

This is an opportunity to bring your laboratory expertise beyond the traditional lab environment and make an impact across the continuum of care. Youll play an important role in helping clinical teams obtain reliable results when and where they need them, while supporting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Eligible candidates may qualify for up to $25,800 in incentives.

Bring your laboratory expertise to a role where your work helps empower clinicians, protect patients, and improve care across Lee Health.