Point Of Care Coordinator

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Point of Care Coordinator with Research Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Research Medical Center, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Research Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Point of Care Coordinator to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Administrative Director provides leadership and oversight of Point of care testing (POCT). Directs operations of the designated areas of responsibility. Acts as a liaison between the lab and hospital staff for Point of Care and cultivates a good communication network. Interacts with patients, doctors and visitors with grace and tact. Provides technical/consultative expertise to the lab, POCT operators and other members of the healthcare team in resolution of issues and problems. Assists in selection, acquisition, evaluation, verification and implementation of POCT methodologies and equipment. Identifies learning needs of staff and designs and implements training programs as needed. Trains and evaluates POCT operators for use of appropriate techniques and proper performance of procedures including annual competencies. Monitors inventory of testing supplies, orders as necessary and assures QC of supplies is completed prior to use. Reviews quality control and patient data to identify and resolve problems and provides feedback to hospital staff, laboratory medical and administrative directors and to regulatory agencies as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related science
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited medical technology/clinical laboratory science program
• MT/MLS with NAACLS accredited certification (i.e. ASCP, AMT)
• Knowledge of general laboratory science and Point of Care testing principles
• Knowledge of laboratory regulatory/accreditation requirements
• Three years in a clinical laboratory
• Maintenance and improvement of our Point of Care testing program
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high degree of accuracy; detail oriented, verbal and written communication, mature judgment
• Personal computer, Microsoft Office programs, general lab analyzers, and Point of Care testing instrument

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Point of Care Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.