4 years of bench experience (or 2 years with a Master's degree) to qualify as a supervisor
Familiarity with Point of Care Testing instrumentation required
Knowledge of laboratory information systems required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Responsibilities
Supervise Point of Care testing operations according to regulatory criteria
Set up documentation for point of care testing per NCCLS guidelines
Establish criteria for licensing and performance testing of staff
Track personnel and site training, scheduling annual reviews
Travel to sites for training and review of point of care records
Develop and implement accessioning and QC programs for POC tests
Conduct comparative analysis of POC devices before implementation
Benefits
Standard Monday to Friday work schedule
Day shift hours from 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Opportunity for professional development through training programs
Involvement in regulatory compliance and quality control initiatives
Potential for travel to various sites for training and oversight
Full Job Description
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Path - Point Of Care Testing Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Pay Range: $120,000.00-$150,000.00
The Supervisor will supervise Point of Care testing according to regulatory criteria. Direct the operations of the Point of Care Testing program for the Montefiore Health System. Maintain and monitor tests including glucose, urine analysis, urine pregnancy, occult blood, rapid strep and other using JCAHO, NYS and CLIA guidelines. Oversee regulatory compliance for outpatient and in patient sites.
Essential Functions: • Set up documentation for point of care testing for each current and new site per NCCLS guidelines. • Establish criteria for licensing and performance testing of staff (Certification Program) and develop on-line testing program as partner of e-learning • Track personnel and site involved in training, schedule annual reviews of training and certification process • Travel to sites for training and review of point of care records • Develop and implement necessary accessioning and QC program for each POC test • Track monthly compliance with program for each site • Take corrective actions with non-compliant individuals through appropriate channels • Develop PT programs where they do not commercially exist • Comparative analysis of POC devices prior to implementing new devices
Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree required • Medical Lab Technologist training required • NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required • 4 years of bench experience (or 2 years' experience with a Master's degree) to qualify as a supervisor • Familiarity with Point of Care Testing instrumentation required • Knowledge of laboratory information systems required • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required • Knowledge of trouble shooting devices and root cause analysis when issues are identified
The position is located in the Point of Care Testing lab at the Moses campus. The hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm and will be on call on some weekends.
About Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore Medical Center is a teaching hospital located in the Bronx, New York. The hospital was founded in 1884 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare systems in the state of New York. Montefiore is affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is known for its expertise in areas such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The hospital has been recognized for its commitment to patient care and has received numerous awards and accolades. Montefiore is a non-profit organization and is committed to providing care to underserved communities.
