Quality and Point of Care Coordinator
Endeavor Health
Evanston, IL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35.16–$54.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acute Care, Computer Skills, Corrective Action, Documentation, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nursing, Operational Audit, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Personal Care, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Program Planning, Protocol Analysis, Quality Control, Quality of Care, Regulations, Software Evaluation, Statistical Process Control, Systems Analysis, Testing, The Joint Commission (TJC), Validation Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Evanston, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- Position: Quality and Point of Care coordinator
- Location: Evanston Hospital
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
- Required Travel: Yes
What you will do:
- POCT activities to ensure regulatory and internal procedural compliance with CAP and The Joint Commission and to ensure a state of "inspection readiness"
- Develop and implement validation protocols, internal assessments and competency assessments
- Direct maintenance of POCT interface
- Develops and writes section-specific policies and procedures
- Ensures enforcement of policies and procedures and develops relationships with non-laboratory staff
- Assists with developing and implementing assessment of operational quality systems, report findings, and devises appropriate action plans
- Documents policy or procedural deviations and corresponding corrective actions
- Utilizes statistical process control methods and software to evaluate and ensure compliance of POCT operations and quality systems
- Directs appropriate documentation of Point of Care Testing quality control procedures and activities including instrument and procedural maintenance and calibrations
- Resolve technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Home base at Evanston Hospital with travel to other Endeavor sites
What you will need:
- Education: MLS/MT, BS degree
- Certification: ASCP certification
- Experience: Internal MT/MLS Candidate: Three (3) years or External MT/MLS Candidate: Six (6) years' experience including two (2) years in a supervisory/technical resource position
- Unique or Preferred Skills: Computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
- Reliable transportation that will allow staff to travel between sites, as necessary
- Organizational and leadership skills
Benefits:
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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