Coordinator Decentralized Testing

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Aug 28, 2024
Description The Coordinator Decentralized Testing will be responsible to assist the Manager in the direction and supervision of the day-to-day operations of both technical and administrative functions for Decentralized and Point-of-Care Testing services. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent related field of science to meet the CLIA 88 minimum standards. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years At least 3 to 4 years of experience in an accredited clinical laboratory. Some knowledge of specimen processing operations preferred. At least 3-5 years of point-of-care experience (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Statistical Analysis. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills important. Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable Required Licenses and Certifications Medical Technologist (MT) (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Technical Procedures and Regulatory Compliance Perform all technical procedures in the section following standard operating procedures (phlebotomy optional). Prepare schedules/assignments. Assist in oversight of POC specialists. Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; monitor standards. Assist to ensure technical procedures and computer maintenance are in compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards in assigned areas. Quality Assurance Identify, evaluate and resolve technical and patient-related problems. Collect data and facts for review by the Manager. Document all actions taken. Review worksheets, record and log. Staff Direction With the direction of the manager, provide in-service training and education for assigned staff. Provide leadership and technical assistance to all assigned staff as directed by the Manager. Assist to monitor employee performance. Complete time cards and print timesheets for Manager to review. Participate in continuing education opportunities available internally and/or externally. Result Reporting Ensure send out results are current by monitoring. Call reference labs to get delinquent results. Verify list prices. Budget Control Provide cost-effective utilization of materials and personnel and assist in directing cost containment. Coordinate repairs and maintenance of all electric equipment for POC Services. Responsible for efficient and cost effective use of supplies and reagents. Monitor supply inventories in assigned areas to ensure adequate availability. Receive and stock supplies. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Allied Health Organization : Patient Services Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 0800-1630 Job Posting : Aug 12, 2024, 8:31:09 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 81993.6 - 136656