Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Lab Coordinator- FSER
POSITION SUMMARY: Supervises and provides guidance and administration of Point-of-Care testing under the direction of the division administrative and medical directors to meet patient care and regulatory agency requirements for the freestanding emergency departments (FSER) and facilities. Works with facility and department leaders to monitor performance, collect and evaluate performance data, develop corrective action plans, and assist in the training and education of personnel regarding Point-of-Care activities. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Proficient with information system computer functions relative to job duties. • Reviews proficiency testing and/or quality assurance and performance data and results and works with FSERs and facility POC departments to develop corrective action plans, where indicated • Consistently completes all required records/documentation pertaining to quality assurance and/or point-ofcare testing records. • Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. • Monitors accreditation agency licensure status and assists department director in preparing licensure and renewal paperwork (CAP, CLIA, AHCA, business license, etc). • Works with regulatory agencies and HCA legal resources to ensure that licensure documentation is completed as required. • Prepares annual program for Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Regulatory compliance under the guidance of the Department director • Prepares annual assessment of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Regulatory performance for assigned division. Assists Division Administrative and Medical Directors in reviewing performance data and identifying corrective actions • Assures that equipment is operated correctly and periodic maintenance is performed according to schedule. • Monitors the utilization of point-of-care reagents and supplies appropriately. • Provides ongoing education of the quality assurance and point-of-care testing programs in cooperation with other departments where indicated. Maintains education and development appropriate for position. • Acts as a resource regarding point-of-care testing, quality control, quality assurance and regulatory affairs • Prepares, organizes and presents performance information for appropriate meetings in a timely manner. • Participates in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of point-of-care testing equipment in support of facility service needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This position requires the following minimum requirements) • Ability to interact with colleagues in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment. • Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions. • Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information. • Has 3+ years’ experience in applicable area with high proficiency in concepts of point of care and quality assurance and may have some administrative oversight of area. • Follows safety policies and procedures • Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program • Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security • Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis • Provides coverage during disasters
EDUCATION: • 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in a biologic or chemical science
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: • Supervisor’s License required (FL) EXPERIENCE: • 3 years required • 1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting with quality assurance and/or point of care testing preferred Benefits
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.
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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Lab Coordinator- FSER opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
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At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.