Date: March 2017 Job Title : Point of Care Testing Coordinator (POCT)- Assistant Department : Point of Care Testing- Laboratory Location : Waitemata DHB Sites Reporting To : Point of Care Testing Coordinator Operations Manager Laboratory Manager Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with : Internal Clinical Director laboratory Operations Manager Laboratory, Quality Manager Laboratory Team Leader, Technical, Clerical, Support, and Nursing staff. Medical, Nursing and Support staff throughout Waitemata DHB. Patients admitted to Waitemata DHB facilities. External Outpatients attending Waitemata DHB facilities. Technical, Medical and support staff of other laboratories. Medical, Nursing and support staff at medical facilities Waitemata DHB area. POCT Stakeholders. Rural Point of Care facilities within the Northern Region. Our Purpose, Values and Standards At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of better care for everyone. This promise statement is the articulation of our three-fold purpose to: 1. promote wellness, 2. prevent, cure and ameliorate ill health and 3. relieve the suffering of those entrusted to our care. At the heart of our values is the need for all of us to reflect on the intrinsic dignity of every single person that enters our care. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, whānau and our community, a privilege that is sometimes overlooked in our day to day work. Our standards and behaviours serve as a reminder to us all about how we are with our patients and with each other. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
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Purpose of the role : To coordinate the Waitemata DHB Laboratory POCT and Real Time Temperature Monitoring System(RTTMS) programmes in conjunction with the POCT coordinator To act as a resource and provide advice for Waitemata DHB in relation to POCT and RTTMS Quality KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Procedures for POCT are developed, implemented and evaluated in line with IANZ requirements Annual audits of POCT are completed and reported Appropriate quality control procedures are established and monitored according to documented procedures to identify and rectify any potential system failure Maintaining IANZ accreditation for areas already obtained Adherence to the: ISO22870 POCT requirements for quality and competence NZ Best practice guidelines for POCT Waitemata DHB POCT policy POCT- management advisory committee terms of reference Training Training and recertification programmes are developed and implemented for clinical staff using POCT equipment Processes are in place to monitor the effectiveness of training programmes and to record attendances and recertification requirements Equipment Maintenance Perform documented maintenance procedures for all POCT equipment Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Monitor and troubleshoot POCT equipment Perform documented maintenance procedures for all RTTMS components Monitor and trouble shoot all areas that are linked to the RTTM system Liaise with suppliers/manufacturers/engineers when problems occur Equipment evaluation Investigate and recommend new POCT equipment where required Conduct appropriate evaluation of new equipment and make recommendations as to suitability Relationship Development Develop effective relationships with users and suppliers of POCT and RTTMS equipment Organize and attend POCTMAC meetings ( multidisciplinary clinical governance ) in conjunction with the POCT Coordinator Establish clear and regular communication processes with users and suppliers and keep the POCT Coordinator, Organisational Resource Professional Development Provide information to the wider organization regarding POCT and IANZ requirements Maintain up to date knowledge of advancements in POCT technology/trends Contribute to POCT User Groups and represent Waitemata DHB at relevant meetings Participate in CPD programme where relevant Identify learning and development opportunities Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
KEY TASKS To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 EXPECTED OUTCOMES workforce and patient population Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace at WDHB by: All Employees Following & complying with H&S policies & processes & applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required. Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Point of Care Testing Minimum Preferred Qualification NZ Medical Laboratory Technician registration or science graduate Laboratory/scientific background Experience in the support of POCT NZ Medical Laboratory Scientist registration Education background Experience Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Ability to liaise between internal & external customers General Laboratory knowledge Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel Maintaining Quality standards Excellent communication skills enabling training across a broad spectrum of people Well-developed written and verbal communication skills Patient centric Analytical thinker Achievement oriented Flexible Team player Able to identify and correct problems with speed and accuracy Ability to work autonomously Uses own initiative Open to ideas of others Excellent time management skills Full NZ driver s license Keen to support Rural practices (off-site travel) Implementation of POCT Knowledge of POCT methodologies Product evaluation Patient comparisons / quality trials Ability to Audit against ISO 15189 and 22870 standards Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6
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