Outpatient Point of Care Testing Educator

Job Description Summary

The Outpatient Point-Of-Care Testing Educator serves as the ambulatory subject matter expert for point-of-care and moderate complexity testing, supporting education, competency, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across Charleston Ambulatory Division sites. This role oversees staff training, CLIA-related processes, inspection readiness, testing program implementation, and ongoing monitoring to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant testing in outpatient settings.

** This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment, allowing for a combination of remote work and time in the clinic. The specific schedule will be determined weekly based on the needs of the clinic. **

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001985 UMA AMB ADMN Specialty Clinic Shared Expense CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Outpatient Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Educator serves as the ambulatory division’s subject matter expert for point-of-care and moderate complexity laboratory testing. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement education and competency programs for laboratory testing personnel.
• Ensure testing personnel maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform testing safely and accurately.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Assist with the administration and oversight of waived and moderate complexity testing programs.
• Manage and maintain CLIA certificates for applicable testing sites.
• Conduct testing site compliance assessments and support quality assurance monitoring.
• Assist with the implementation of new point-of-care and laboratory testing platforms.
• Maintain required competency, quality, and compliance documentation.
• Serve as a consultant and resource for clinic leaders and testing personnel.
• Provide guidance on testing procedures, quality control, proficiency testing, competency assessments, and laboratory best practices.
• Support high-quality patient care throughout the Charleston Ambulatory Division.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

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.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 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. 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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