Tech Spec, Point of Care Test

Original job posting

The POCT Specialist manages the Quality Management System for point-of-care testing to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. They provide technical expertise, develop standard operating procedures, and collaborate with clinical teams to resolve technical issues and facilitate equipment implementation.

Job details

The Point of Care Testing (POCT) Specialist will assist in developing, maintaining and improving the Quality Management System for POCT to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements. The POCT Specialist responsibilities include: researching new or improved technologies, review and evaluation of requests for POCT, evaluation of selected equipment in collaboration with discipline technical specialists, facilitates the implementation of POCT equipment, methodology and Quality Assurance programs for each application, consults and liaises with users regarding result interpretation, limitations of equipment and methodologies to improve quality of testing. Provides technical expertise in investigation and resolving technical and clinical problems, develops training, content and processes for POCT in collaboration with the Clinical Educators and equipment manufacturers for the performance of testing, quality control, calibration and proficiency testing. Develops standard operating procedures for the performance of testing and quality assurance. Coordinates and monitors daily, weekly, monthly QA activities and operator certification and maintains a personal education program that supports the role of the POCT Technical Specialist. 1. Advanced Registered Technologist or BSc in a related science or Bachelor of Technology preferred 2. Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario 3. Degree/certificate from a recognized Health Management Program preferred 4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Quality Management Systems and Point of Care Testing 5. Demonstrated strong leadership, organization and facilitation skills, customer service orientation, problem solving and project management skills 6. Demonstrated experience in the application of integrated computer systems software 7. Demonstrated strong communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, team building and the ability to initiate and model positive change 8. Demonstrated knowledge of Laboratory Standards and Regulations 9. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 10. Recognized academic qualification in either, Quality Management, Business Management, or Project Management would be an asset

What you’ll do

The POCT Specialist manages the Quality Management System for point-of-care testing to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. They provide technical expertise, develop standard operating procedures, and collaborate with clinical teams to resolve technical issues and facilitate equipment implementation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Advanced Registered Technologist designation or a Bachelor of Science in a related field, along with registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario. Demonstrated experience in Quality Management Systems, laboratory regulations, and strong project management skills are required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quality Management Systems
• Point of Care Testing
• Laboratory Standards
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Facilitation
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Building
• Microsoft Office
• Data Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Clinical Problem Solving
• Management
• Medical Laboratory
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Interpersonal Communications
• Point-Of-Care Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Registered Technologist
• Safety Assurance
• Investigation
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Point of Care Technician
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers