Point of Care Coordinator

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred heart Bay Hospital

Department: General Lab Point of Care

Schedule: Day | PRN | 1 day per week and as needed.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead and oversee point-of-care testing operations to ensure accurate, timely results that support safe and effective patient care across multiple departments.
• Train and support clinical staff performing bedside testing to maintain competency, confidence, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Monitor testing quality, equipment performance, and supply levels to prevent delays and ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Identify and resolve testing or equipment issues quickly by coordinating service, troubleshooting errors, and maintaining reliable diagnostic workflows.
• Audit and maintain documentation and compliance processes to uphold regulatory standards and ensure readiness for inspections and quality reviews.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.
• Laboratory Tech credentialed from the American Board of Bioanalysis (AAB) preferred.
• Laboratory Tech credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.
• Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.
• Medical Tech credentialed from the American Board of Bioanalysis (AAB) preferred.
• Medical Tech credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.

Education:

• Associate’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences; or completed a military 50-60 week technician program and meets the minimum CLIA requirements; OR education qualifications as stated per CLIA requirements required.

Work Experience:

• 2 years experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Medical Lab Technologist
• Minimum 2 years of lab experience.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.