Point of Care Technician

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  • Samaritan Health Services
Job Summary
Location
Corvallis ,OR 97333
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
03 Dec 2024
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Job Description
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Serves as a technical and educational resource for waived point of care testing in inpatient and outpatient settings, with emphasis on clinic support.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • 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.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • One (1) of the following required:
      • Associate's degree in Science/Healthcare plus one (1) year applicable experience (e.g. Point of Care testing, Laboratory).
      • 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).
      • Three (3) years Phlebotomist experience and current Phlebotomy Certification.
      • Three (3) years related experience in a laboratory and/or point of care setting.
      • 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.
    • Experience and/or training with computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
    • 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.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Analytical/Problem Solving Skills - Ability to collect and analyze data and other information, solve problems and make decisions while using clear and logical steps.
    • Clinical Laboratory Technology - Working knowledge in areas of laboratory medicine and technology including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology.
    • Quality Assurance Fundamentals - Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical quality assurance and quality control techniques and activities.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Training and Education - Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • 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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