Lab POC & Compliance Coordinator

Kalamazoo, Michigan, Lab POC & Compliance Coordinator Location: Kalamazoo, MI 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 for our patients, supporting one another, and strengthening the communities we serve. As a Lab POC & Compliance Coordinator , you'll play a critical role in supporting Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), laboratory quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance across Bronson Healthcare. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with clinical teams throughout the organization while helping ensure the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and accreditation readiness. Position Summary The Lab POC & Compliance Coordinator oversees point-of-care testing activities throughout Bronson Healthcare locations, facilitates laboratory quality management initiatives, and supports compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. This role serves as a subject matter expert and resource for testing methodologies, quality improvement, training, and laboratory compliance. Key Responsibilities Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)

Coordinate point-of-care testing activities across hospital and ambulatory care settings. Ensure testing is performed according to established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Serve as a technical resource for POCT methodologies, instrumentation, and best practices. Collaborate with educators and clinical teams to support staff training and competency validation. Monitor inventory, supplies, and equipment performance. Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance on testing quality concerns. Support accreditation readiness for waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing.

Quality & Process Improvement

Assist with management of the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS). Monitor quality indicators, metrics, and improvement initiatives. Facilitate documentation and follow-up of non-conforming events and corrective actions. Support process improvement efforts using quality improvement methodologies. Participate in risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement activities.

Compliance & Accreditation

Support compliance with CAP, CLIA, FDA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and other applicable standards. Assist with inspection readiness and accreditation activities. Ensure laboratory testing practices meet regulatory requirements across all testing locations. Promote adherence to laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Why Join Bronson?

Make a direct impact on laboratory quality, safety, and patient care. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the health system. Lead process improvements and compliance initiatives. Be part of an organization committed to excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related biological science field. Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program. MLS/MT certification through ASCP, AMT, or equivalent credentialing organization. Two years of clinical laboratory experience. Valid Michigan driver's license and ability to travel between Bronson locations.

Preferred

Experience with Point-of-Care Testing programs. Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, FDA, and Joint Commission regulations. Experience with laboratory quality systems and process improvement initiatives. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.