Job Description Summary
Job Description SummaryEntity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001985 UMA AMB ADMN Specialty Clinic Shared Expense CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-27Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Outpatient Point-Of-Care Testing Educator serves as the ambulatory division’s subject matter expert for point-of-care and moderate complexity laboratory testing competency. This position is responsible for developing and implementing education and competency programs that ensure testing personnel maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform laboratory testing safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Additionally, this position assists with the administration and oversight of waived and moderate complexity testing programs, including CLIA certificate management, testing site compliance assessments, quality assurance monitoring, implementation of new testing platforms, and maintenance of competency and quality documentation. The Outpatient POCT Educator serves as a consultant and resource for clinic leaders and testing personnel, providing guidance on testing procedures, quality control, proficiency testing, competency assessment, and laboratory best practices to support high-quality patient care within the Charleston Ambulatory Division.
Additional Job Description
Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required. Experience: At least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory required. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required. NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.
Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
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