Lab POC & Compliance Coordinator

Lab POC & Compliance Coordinator Location: Kalamazoo, MI Department: Core Laboratory Schedule: Full-Time | First Shift ### Love Where You Work! At Bronson, our team is compassionate, resilient, and driven by positivity. We are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients, supporting one another, and making a difference in our community. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to advance your laboratory career, we'd love to have you join Team Bronson. ### Position Summary Bronson is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to serve as a Lab POC & Compliance Coordinator. This role provides leadership and oversight for Point of Care Testing (POCT), laboratory quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance across Bronson Healthcare Group locations. The coordinator serves as a subject matter expert for POCT programs, supports regulatory readiness, promotes quality improvement efforts, and partners with clinical teams to ensure testing is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with accreditation and regulatory standards. ### Key Responsibilities #### Point of Care Testing (POCT) - Coordinate POCT activities across Bronson hospital and ambulatory locations. - Serve as a technical resource for POCT methodology, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and quality concerns. - Support compliance with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards related to POCT. - Collaborate with educators and clinical leaders to ensure training and competency requirements are met. - Review testing processes and implement improvements to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. - Assist with inventory management, equipment support, and vendor collaboration. #### Quality Management - Support and coordinate the Bronson Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS). - Monitor quality indicators and facilitate process improvement initiatives. - Investigate and document non-conforming events and corrective actions. - Assist with quality audits, risk assessments, and performance improvement activities. - Promote the use of quality and process improvement tools throughout the laboratory. #### Compliance & Accreditation - Support laboratory compliance with CAP, CLIA, FDA, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory requirements. - Assist departments in maintaining accreditation readiness. - Coordinate regulatory documentation and compliance activities. - Partner with laboratory leadership to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. #### Leadership & Collaboration - Serve as a resource to laboratory staff, healthcare providers, and clinical departments. - Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to team members. - Promote collaboration across laboratory sections and healthcare teams. - Utilize critical thinking and independent judgment to resolve operational and technical challenges. ### Qualifications #### Required Education - Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, or a related field. - Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program. #### Required Certifications - ASCP MLS certification, ASCP MT certification (pre-2004), AMT certification, or equivalent credential. - Registry-eligible candidates must obtain certification within one year of hire. - Ongoing certification maintenance required in accordance with credentialing agency requirements. #### Required Experience Minimum of two years of clinical laboratory experience. Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, compliance standards, and ac