Job Description

Labcorp is seeking a Point of Care Lead to join our team at MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA

Work Schedule: 24 hours a week, 3x8s, 7am - 3:30pm

Job Responsibilities

• Provides day to day oversight of point of care testing activities (waived and moderate complexity) throughout the organization, including off-site locations.

• Serves as a resource to provide operational and technical consultation to departments outside the Laboratory for point of care testing.

• Identifies, defines, and resolves technical issues associated with point of care testing.

• Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.

• Develops and maintains organization-wide policies for point of care testing.

• Coordinates completion of 6-month and annual competency assessment, ensuring assessment is performed by qualified personnel, timeliness, and appropriate documentation of all required elements of competency.

• Coordinates completion of proficiency testing, associated result reporting, and review of evaluation reports for point of care testing.

• Promptly notifies direct manager of issues impacting regulatory compliance or patient safety.

• Demonstrates proficient use of the Laboratory Information System and other hospital systems used to perform duties.

• Accurately investigates, corrects, and responds to billing-related questions and issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

• 2 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience in Point of Care.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP or AMT certification

Additional Job Standards

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

**Pay Range: $46.25 - $48.00 per hour

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please  click here 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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