Coordinator Point Care - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Coordinator Point Care today with Medical City Argyle.

Benefits

Medical City Argyle, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Coordinator Point Care. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary:

The Point of Care Coordinator plays an essential role within healthcare settings, focusing on the management and oversight of point-of-care testing (POCT) programs. This position ensures that testing performed outside the traditional laboratory environment meets both regulatory standards and the institution’s quality requirements. By coordinating with healthcare professionals, the coordinator facilitates the effective integration of POCT into patient care, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of diagnostic processes. Their responsibilities include training non-laboratory personnel, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. Through their efforts, the Point of Care Coordinator supports the goal of delivering timely and reliable test results, thereby aiding in the prompt diagnosis and treatment of patients.

What you will do in this Role:

• Implement and oversee the point-of-care testing (POCT) programs across various departments, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Train and certify new and existing staff on POCT procedures, equipment use, and quality control measures to maintain high standards of care.
• Manage the inventory of POCT supplies and equipment, including ordering, tracking, and ensuring that all materials are within their use-by dates and in proper working condition.
• Perform routine and ad hoc audits of POCT practices and records to identify areas for improvement, ensure accuracy in test results, and compliance with internal and external guidelines.
• Liaise with laboratory staff, healthcare providers, and department managers to facilitate communication and coordination regarding POCT services and results.
• Develop and update POCT policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect current best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze POCT data for trends and patterns that may indicate the need for additional training, changes in procedure, or updates to equipment.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of POCT equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to patient care.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelors Degree must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Medical Lab Scientist

Committed to the care and improvement of human life, Medical City Healthcare aims to deliver excellence - providing the highest quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities it serves. With the resources and experience of HCA Healthcare, including 186 hospitals in the United States and England, Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas region's largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers and includes 16 hospitals, about 5000 working physicians, and more than 17,000 employees in Dallas-Fort Worth.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Coordinator Point Care opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.