Educator – Point of Care Testing

Overview

Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital

655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

An Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System!

• As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training
• It provides extensive specialized services, cardiovascular services, and emergency care
• Excellent opportunity for growth

Join us today!

Responsibilities

In this role the Point of Care Testing Educator will perform the following job duties:

• Assists supervisor in planning, coordinating, implementation and monitoring of the Point-of-Care (POC) program to include: System maintenance, Training, Quality control, and Administrative responsibilities at all sites performing POC testing
• Trouble shoots instrument, software and technical errors.
• Performs Laboratory procedures, some advanced, requiring extra instrument knowledge and skills.
• Assists with the management and troubleshooting of the POC connectivity system.
• Acts as a project management liaison to vendors on special POC initiatives.
• Works with personnel at remote locations to identify system/network problems.
• Develops educational and training materials for POCT test systems used to teach and train allied health professional performing POC testing.
• Must be self-driven and able to work independently and as a team member.
• Must be able to use independent judgement to discern whether to report abnormal and normal results.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree. Specific coursework: Medical Technology or related field (nursing, radiology, biology, chemistry, health sciences, paramedic studies, physics)

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology and nursing science field, including Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Radiology, Biology, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Paramedic Studies and Physics.

Licensure/Certifications

Required: Must have Florida licensure/Certification in one, or more:

• Medical Technology Certification: MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MT (AMT), MT (AAB),or BB (ASCP) ( If they do not present documentation that the national exam has been passed at the end of 6 months they will be moved to a Medical Technologist I position and the pay will be adjusted accordingly.)
• Clinical Laboratory Personnel
• Registered Nurse
• Radiologic Technology
• EMS/Paramedic

Preferred: MT or RN Certification ABHI CHS/CHT

Work Experience

Required: 1 - 2 years Clinical laboratory or related field

Preferred: Previous medical/hospital setting experience preferred with Point of Care testing equipment.

Necessary Skills

• Must be able to pass a color vision test or functional color assessment test administered by Employee Health. Technologist must inform Laboratory Administration if vision capabilities change to the extent the technologist can no longer perform tests/tasks accurately in the department.
• Must become knowledgeable with State, Federal and Accreditation Standards and guidelines for all POC systems (i.e. College of American Pathologist, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Must have proficiency with computer applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Health Stream, RALS-Web Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss and discuss with Supervisor, Manager, Physician, Nurse or Medical Director.
• Ability to solve problems. Good written and verbal communication skills. 8. Ability to recognize and effectuate repairs of malfunctioning POCT equipment.
• Ability to provide instruction and communicate to medical, para-medical or lay individuals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work flow.
• Good decision-making skills. Detailed-oriented.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.