Point of Care Coordinator

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls seeks a Point of Care Quality Coordinator to lead proficiency testing analysis and ensure QA and regulatory compliance. You will drive corrective actions, maintain records, and oversee licensing and accreditation processes within the hospital's laboratory operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with departments, implementing point-of-care testing equipment, and ensuring patient safety through rigorous quality control.

Qualifications

• Certified by ASCP, HEW, HHS, or AMT in all clinical areas.
• 3–5 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• BS in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related sciences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proficiency testing samples
• Review proficiency testing and quality assurance results and develop corrective actions
• Complete records pertaining to quality assurance and/or point-of-care testing records
• Monitor accreditation agency licensing status and assist department director in preparing licensing and renewal paperwork (CAP, CLIA, AHCA, business license, etc.)
• Prepare annual assessment of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Regulatory compliance under the guidance of the Department director
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of point-of-care testing equipment in support of facility service needs

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Written communication

Education

BS in Medical Technology

Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.34 - $42.47 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Point of Care Coordinator? At Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, 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

Seeking a Point of Care Quality Coordinator / POC Quality Coordinator like you to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.

You Will:

• Analyze proficiency testing samples
• Review proficiency testing and/or quality assurance results and work with departments to develop corrective action plans, where indicated
• Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to quality assurance and/or point-of-care testing records
• Monitor accreditation agency licensing status and assist department director in preparing licensing and renewal paperwork (CAP, CLIA, AHCA, business license, etc.)
• Prepare annual assessment of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Regulatory compliance under the guidance of the Department director
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of point-of-care testing equipment in support of facility service needs

Qualifications:

• Certified by ASCP, HEW, HHS, or AMT in all clinical areas.
• 3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• BS in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related sciences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and written.
• Strong problem solving, management, prioritization, and leadership skills necessary.

Benefits

Eastern Idaho Regional 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 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.

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is a full-service hospital with 318+ patient beds. Our hospital is the largest medical facility in the region. We serve southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and parts of Montana. Our facility has an ER, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (one of two in Idaho), and the only Burn Center in the state of Idaho. We have the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children. Our 74-bed Behavioral Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adolescents and adults.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and EIRMC are all about caring for people. This care extends to patients, families, and colleagues.

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 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.