Point of Care Coordinator

HCA Healthcare • Fort Worth, TX, US • 3h ago

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Point of Care Coordinator? At Medical City Fort Worth, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

Point Of Care Coordinator Job Duties

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

Benefits

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

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Fort Worth is a 350+ bed full-service Magnet Designated hospital. It is located in the heart of the medical district. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and many counties within a 90 mile radius. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Our specialties include cardiac care, neurosciences and oncology. We have surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. We offer three ER locations, including two off campus ER located in Burleson and White Settlement. Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center. We are a Joint Commission chest pain center. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Point of Care Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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

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