Coordinator Laboratory Section

Medical City Healthcare; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medical City McKinney, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a POCT Coordinator to oversee testing quality, specimen handling, and coordination of point-of-care laboratory activities. You will report to the Medical Director and Laboratory Director, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accrediting guidelines, and contribute to monthly reporting and inventory management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field and current Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high level of quality work.
• Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Receive or obtain specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare specimens for microbiology, hematology, serology, blood banking, urinalysis, and chemical/morphological exams.
• Coordinate with staff, monitor quality control, and develop new procedures, plus end-of-month reports and inventory checks.

Skills

Quality control

Problem solving

Specimen handling

POCT coordination

Staff competency assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Coordinator Laboratory Section you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City McKinney which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY: Under direction of Medical Director and Administrative Laboratory Director, according to current applicable federal, state, and local regulations/ accrediting agencies, the POCT Coordinator:

• Maintains high level of quality work
• Performs various chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases
• Receives or obtains specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepares specimens for microbiology, hematology, serology, blood banking, urinalysis, and chemical and morphological examinations
• Assumes responsibility for problem solving and quality control, developing new procedures, preparing end of the month reports, monitoring department inventory, and assessing POC personnel competency Coordinator expects to care for adult patients, including older adult through geriatric and pediatric patients, from newborn through adolescence.

Education/Experience

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

REQUIRED:

• Current Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist certification (ASCP, AMT) as qualified under CLIA '88 required within 3 months of hire date.

Benefits

Medical City McKinney, 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City McKinney opened its doors more than 90 years ago. We are a 285+ bed acute care hospital. We serve the residents of McKinney and northern Collin County. Our main campus is a Level III Trauma Center. We provide emergency services at our main campus and at Medical City ER Stonebridge. We have cardiovascular and neurological services. We offer general surgery, orthopedics and women's services. Additionally, a Level II neonatal intensive care unit and behavioral health services. Medical City McKinney is a Primary Stroke Center. We are also a stroke rehabilitation center. We are certified by The Joint Commission for total hip and total knee replacement. 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.