COORD - POCT LAB (FULL TIME DAYS) RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Valley Hospital Medical Center; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Point-of-Care Testing Coordinator to oversee the POCT program across multiple departments, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. The role focuses on enhancing diagnostic efficiency and patient outcomes within a busy hospital setting.

The COORDINATOR will lead QA activities, ensure staff competency, and collaborate with Laboratory Services to drive continuous improvement in POCT operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved program in Respiratory Care.
• Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) program across departments, ensuring regulatory standards and quality requirements.
• Oversee implementation and operation of POCT to improve efficiency and accuracy of diagnostic processes.

Skills

POCT knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

Bachelor of Science preferred

Tools

POCT equipment support

Quality assurance processes

Job description

Responsibilities

Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: 'Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork.' The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description:

Responsible for the management of Point-of Care Testing (POCT) program: The Point -of Care Coordinator (POCC) over sees the implementation and operation of POCT across various departments, ensuring that testing meets regulatory standards and quality requirements. The POCC plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of diagnostic processes, ultimately improving patient outcomes in the healthcare setting.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education:

Graduate of a CoARC-approved program in Respiratory Care. Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of at least two years previous lab experience with emphasis in compliance, quality assurance, data analysis, regulatory reporting, and policy development. Two year’s leadership experience is preferred.

Technical Skills:

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide technical support for all POCT equipment.

License/Certification:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Nevada Laboratory Blood Gas General Supervisor License. Basic Life Support (BLS certification from the American Heart Association..

Other:

Knowledge of lab regulations and standards. Ability to educate healthcare team members.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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