Point of Care Technician
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Serves as a technical and educational resource for waived point of care testing in inpatient and outpatient settings, with emphasis on clinic support.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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The laboratory teams at Samaritan Health Services have responsibilities for testing samples that may include blood, body fluids and tissue to aid in diagnosis of diseases, illnesses or conditions that may need medical attention. Point of Care (POC) offers the opportunity to work on a different side of the laboratory experience. POC testing is performed at the bedside (inpatient) or near the point of care (outpatient clinics) by non-laboratory healthcare professionals to obtain faster results and improve patient treatment decisions. The POC team follows CLIA and CAP requirements as applicable.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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One (1) of the following required:
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Associate's degree in Science/Healthcare plus one (1) year applicable experience (e.g. Point of Care testing, Laboratory).
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Two (2) years of undergraduate coursework in a Science/Health related Bachelor's (BS or BA) program plus one (1) year applicable experience (e.g. Point of Care testing, Laboratory).
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Three (3) years Phlebotomist experience and current Phlebotomy Certification.
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Three (3) years related experience in a laboratory and/or point of care setting.
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Three (3) years experience in a credentialed healthcare profession (e.g. CNA, Certified Medical Assistant, Anesthesia Tech-Cert). Experience must have included Point of Care testing responsibilities.
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Experience and/or training with computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
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This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Analytical/Problem Solving Skills – Ability to collect and analyze data and other information, solve problems and make decisions while using clear and logical steps.
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Clinical Laboratory Technology - Working knowledge in areas of laboratory medicine and technology including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology.
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Quality Assurance Fundamentals – Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical quality assurance and quality control techniques and activities.
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Compliance Monitoring – Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals and processes by applying knowledge of established performance standards from regulatory agencies as well as employer and understanding regulatory licensure and conditions.
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Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service within the healthcare community. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Training and Education – Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)CLIMB - Stairs
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
BEND FORWARD at waist
KNEEL (on knees)
SIT
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
STAND
WALK - Level Surface
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
PINCH Fingers
FINGER DEXTERITY
GRASP Hand/Fist
None specified
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