Chest Pain Coordinator at APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC

South Williamson, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Program Development, Chest Pain Accreditation, Process Streamlining, Protocol Development, Data Tracking, Data Utilization, Strategic Planning, Emergency Medical Services Coordination, Educational Offerings, Research Participation, Quality Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Care Improvement, Cardiac Research, Community Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Provide leadership for the Emergency Departments, Cath Lab, Telemetry, Observation Unit and Critical Care Unit along with other entities within the cardiac service line to promote excellence in cardiac patient care. This position will also assist in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations. Coordinates and oversees the ongoing Chest Pain Accreditation to improve care of the cardiac patient population. Work with the local hospitals and EMS teams within the region to help streamline processes set forth by the ACC and AHA guidelines to improve cardiac care. Responsibilities • Assist and recommends protocols and guidelines for best practice treatment of cardiac patients across the continuum of care• Oversees the tracking process for data related to throughput of the cardiac patients and provides data to the Chest Pain Committee to initiate changes as appropriate and to improve outcomes• Completes annual education on process improvement and data utilization• Steers the Chest Pain Committee in alignment with the overall facility strategic goals• Work in a collegial manner with the Chest Pain Medical Director to ensure continuity in care of cardiac patients and quality outcomes• Assists in the development of strategic plans for the growth of Cardiology Services• Works closely with Emergency Medical Services to ensure optimal continuity of care, from pre-hospital to hospital and coordinates educational and process improvement activities • Collaborates with the Chest Pain Medical Director on educational offerings to peers and colleagues regarding ACS patient care protocols and management• Participates in cardiac research studies as appropriate to facilitate care • Works closely with the quality coordinator to ensure metrics are in place to show continuous improvement in the care of the ACS patient and for data reporting• Acts as a resource internally and in the community regarding educating others about Early Heart Care (EHAC), Hands-only CPR, and the ACS clinical care• Represents the hospital at a local regional and national level related to best practices for ACS patients. Speaks at educational conferences and become involved with the ADD Accreditation Services and Providers• Assures compliance with all regulatory agencies and guidelines• Performs such other duties as reasonably requested by or otherwise necessary to properly assist the operations of the Chest Pain Centers and Cardiovascular Services Qualifications EducationBachelor’s degree in a health care field. Minimum Work ExperienceAt least 3-5 years involved in the direct care of the ACS patient in either the ED, Cath Lab, ICU, or Telemetry Units.

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Responsibilities

This role provides leadership across various cardiac service line entities, including Emergency Departments and Critical Care Units, to promote excellence in cardiac patient care and assist in program planning and implementation. The coordinator oversees ongoing Chest Pain Accreditation and works with regional hospitals and EMS teams to streamline processes according to ACC and AHA guidelines.