Lab Point of Care Specialist
About the job
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
- An Associate's degree or higher in Science or a related field is required upon hire.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist through the American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists is required upon hire, or certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through the American Society for Clinical Pathology is required upon hire, or certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist through the American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists is required upon hire, or certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or American Medical Technologists is required upon hire.
- Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Candidates must be able to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
- Direct training and competency programs for waived testing performed at Owensboro Health and Owensboro Health Medical Group clinical sites as needed.
- Develop training and competency materials specific to each location's needs.
- Work with department and clinic leadership to ensure that orientation, initial training, and annual competencies compliant with Joint Commission performance goals are completed for waived testing procedures.
- Develop and draft required policies and procedures for waived testing.
- Assist clinic leadership in maintaining, modifying, and reviewing policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain a spreadsheet of all point-of-care testing and locations to facilitate accountability for compliance with required waived-testing requirements.
- Travel to clinic and outreach clinical sites as needed to maintain oversight.
- Advise clinical sites on choosing waived testing that fulfills their needs while working toward standardization of methodologies and processes.
- Participate in accreditation and survey events at clinical sites.
- Partner with clinic leadership to develop and implement action plans and responses to deficiencies identified during regulatory or accreditation events.
- Assist clinic leadership in implementing a quality-control program for waived tests that complies with Joint Commission performance goals and organizational quality requirements.
- Answer technical questions and concerns related to waived testing.
- Participate in periodic mock survey and tracer events to assess compliance with required regulatory standards.
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Science or a related field is preferred.
About the company
Owensboro Health operates a nonprofit, integrated health system that provides primary, urgent, and more than 40 specialty services across three hospitals and numerous clinics in western Kentucky and southern Indiana. Care is delivered through a connected network including the Owensboro Health Medical Group with about 350 providers, outpatient centers like Healthplex, the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center, and telemedicine to coordinate inpatient and outpatient services. Its nonprofit, community-focused model and investments in technology and physician recruitment set it apart from for-profit health networks. Its goal is to improve regional community health by expanding access, delivering high-quality care, and fostering partnerships such as a Family Medicine Residency with the University of Louisville.
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1,001-5,000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fitch upgraded Owensboro Health to BBB in November 2025, citing stronger liquidity.
- Owensboro Health reported $888.7 million revenue and a $150.1 million FY2025 surplus.
- Age-friendly care earned IHI recognition in August 2026, strengthening payer and referral credibility.
What critics are saying
- Cancer services shift to the hospital in early summer 2027, signaling workflow disruption.
- Oppong v. Owensboro Health Medical Group continues, exposing employment and physician-relations friction.
- Dependence on rural Kentucky demand makes any local competitor expansion immediately existential.
What makes Owensboro Health unique
- Owensboro Health spans three hospitals and 350 providers across 30+ locations.
- HealthForce Kentucky and the 35,000-square-foot Innovation Center deepen rural workforce pipelines.
- Virtual nursing launched in 2024, returning 1,700 bedside hours by September 2026.
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Gateway, Mercy Urgent Care join Owensboro Health. October 5, 2026 | 3:31 pm Updated October 5, 2026 | 3:31 pm Gateway Urgent Care and Mercy Urgent Care have officially joined Owensboro Health, a move that organization leaders say marks a new chapter for the locally founded urgent care organization while keeping its existing leadership, brands, and approach to patient care. OH and Gateway officials said the partnership is expected to position Gateway and Mercy for continued growth while strengthening Owensboro Health's ability to expand access to care across Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Gateway CEO John McNulty said the decision was rooted in a desire to build on what the organization has already established. "From the very beginning, our mission has been to create the best urgent care experience possible for our patients and our team members," McNulty said. "Joining Owensboro Health gives us additional resources and opportunities to grow, but it does not change who we are. The same leadership team is here. The same values are here. Our commitment to 'Customer Love' is here. Patients will continue to see the same Gateway and Mercy Urgent Care they know and trust." Founded in Owensboro in 2011, Gateway has grown into one of the region's leading urgent care providers. Under the partnership, Gateway and Mercy will continue operating under their existing names and business model, with McNulty and co-owner Phil Roberts continuing to lead day-to-day operations. McNulty said preserving the culture that helped build the organization was a key consideration throughout the process. "We are proud of what our team has built," he said. "This partnership is about strengthening that foundation, not replacing it. Our patients can continue to expect the same convenient access, same customer service mindset, same commitment to quality care and same familiar faces." McNulty said the partnership also creates opportunities for Gateway and Mercy to reach additional communities while maintaining the approach that has guided the organization since its founding. Leaders from both organizations said they anticipate additional opportunities for growth and collaboration as the partnership develops. "This is an exciting addition to the Owensboro Health family," Owensboro Health President and CEO Mark Marsh said. "Gateway and Mercy have demonstrated a commitment to quality, service, and patient experience that aligns closely with our mission. Together, we have an opportunity to expand access to care, reach more patients and build an even stronger healthcare network across our region." The organizations are continuing to work through integration planning and other operational details. Officials said patients should not expect any immediate changes to Gateway or Mercy locations, hours, services or operations. "Our vision has always been to grow, innovate and find better ways to serve our communities," McNulty said. "We are excited about what the future holds and confident that we can accomplish even more together than we could separately." October 5, 2026 | 3:31 pm
Clinic to offer wheelchair, mobility aid repairs for those facing financial hardship, housing insecurity. August 18, 2026 | 12:12 am Updated August 17, 2026 | 11:48 pm SOS International is bringing its Wheelchair & Mobility Aid Clinic to Owensboro for the first time, offering free repairs and other services to people experiencing financial hardship, housing insecurity, or homelessness. The clinic will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the H.L. Neblett Community Center, 801 West 5th Street. The event is funded through a grant from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and hosted in partnership with Audubon Area Community Care Clinic. Participants can receive free repairs, cleaning, safety assessments, and maintenance for wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility equipment. Free lunch will also be provided. SOS mobility specialists will work to ensure participants have safe, functional equipment that allows them to maintain independence and access healthcare and other essential services. "Access to reliable mobility equipment can be life-changing, but many individuals face significant barriers when repairs are needed or equipment is no longer functioning properly," said Brian Jointer, local health program manager for SOS International. "Through the support of Owensboro Health and our partnership with Audubon Area Community Care Clinic, we are able to bring this successful program to Owensboro and meet a growing need in the community." Dan Eaton, program director of the Audubon Area Community Care Clinic, said malfunctioning mobility equipment can create additional challenges for people already facing financial or housing difficulties. "Community partnerships like this are essential to ensuring that our most vulnerable neighbors have access to the resources they need to live healthy, independent lives," Eaton said. "For individuals facing homelessness, housing insecurity, or financial hardship, a wheelchair or walker that is not functioning properly can create significant barriers to healthcare, employment, and everyday activities." Eaton said the partnership allows the organizations to bring the service directly to those who need it. "By working together with SOS International, we are helping remove those barriers and bringing much-needed support directly to the people who need it most," he said. "This collaboration reflects the best of our community coming together to improve lives and create opportunities for everyone to thrive." SOS launched its Wheelchair & Mobility Aid Clinic program in 2024 with support from a Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation grant. The program provides free repairs, replacements, cleaning, and maintenance for people who might otherwise go without safe and dependable mobility equipment. The organization said its clinics have served more than 200 members of Louisville's disability community over the past two years. The Owensboro clinic marks the program's first expansion into the community. Home " Features " Clinic to offer wheelchair, mobility aid repairs for those facing financial hardship, housing insecurity. August 18, 2026 | 12:12 am