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Job Summary:
The Surgical Technologist functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
He/she has the knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case
* Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.
* Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.
* Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards
* Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.
* Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.
* Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
* Assists in draping sterile field.
* Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases
* Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
* Prepares sterile dressings.
* Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.
* Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument
* Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees
* Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases
* Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
* Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises
* Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases
* Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.
* Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon
Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care
* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse
* Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.
* Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.
* Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
* Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.
* Assists in preparing room for the next patient.
* Assists in transporting patients.
* Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
* Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team
* Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments
Practice Development
* Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs
* Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires
* Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity
* Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.
* Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipment
* Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons
* Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period
Other duties as assigned
* Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent
* Cares for surgical equipment and accessories
* Always ensures organization and cl
Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at
What we at Sierra Medical Center value:
• Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
• Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient's shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
• Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient's lives.
• Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
• Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
• Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
• Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care.
Learn more at
This Lead Scrub Tech opportunity is full time @ 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This dynamic individual during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Assists manager with supervision and education. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
* Interacts professionally with patients, family and co-workers
* Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
* Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure, or all anticipated endoscopes, instruments, supplies and equipment of each individual GI Lab procedure.
* Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
Benefits for full and part time employees:
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
* More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Jenn Samudio, Recruiter @
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. * Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
* Surgical Technician Certification required (within 6 months of hire) or verifiable hospital surgical tech experience prior to 1/1/2018.
* Current BLS Certification.
* Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the operating room.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at
What we at Sierra Medical Center value:
• Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
• Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient's shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
• Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient's lives.
• Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
• Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
• Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
• Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care
Learn more at
This Lead Scrub Tech - Neuro opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This dynamic individual assists the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Assists manager with supervision and education. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
* Interacts professionally with patients, family and co-workers
* Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
* Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure, or all anticipated endoscopes, instruments, supplies and equipment of each individual GI Lab procedure.
* Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
Benefits for full and part time employees:
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
* More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Jenn Samudio, Recruiter @
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. * Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
* Surgical Technician Certification required (within 6 months of hire) or verifiable hospital surgical tech experience prior to 1/1/2018.
* Current BLS Certification.
* Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the operating room.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Summary:Under the guidance and direction of the Clinical Laboratory Lead, The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs routine laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Performs routine laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:Education/SkillsBachelor's Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S.
Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks) OR Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology OR Meets the educational requirements of a Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT-II)ExperienceNo experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS OR One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S.
or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years OR 5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS within 1 year of hireIf certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept currentLouisiana requires State LicensureNew Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)Work Schedule:TBDWork Type:Full time
Who We Are:
NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare. We are physician owned and physician led, where patient care is top of mind for all employees. Our goal is to continually improve our scope and depth of service based on the ever-changing needs of our patients. NOMS is also committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community, particularly related to healthcare matters affecting our fellow citizens. We develop and support health care practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, thereby setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio.
Company culture is at our core! Our core values are more than just words; they are a way of life! We believe in being patient centered, providing high quality service, teamwork, focusing on the communities we serve, and building trust. Do our values speak to you? We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!
We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!
The Challenge (Job Summary):
As a medical assistant, you have the opportunity to live our core values every day by helping our patients in all walks of life, providing high quality care, working with an excellent team, being a trusted resource for our patients and team members, and having an impact in the community through our engagement and volunteer efforts. The medical assistant is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, chart management, scheduling appointments, and assisting with in office procedures; other duties may include assisting the front desk with clerical duties when needed. The ideal candidate must convey a positive image of the medical office.
Your Day to Day & Essential Functions:
- You are required to comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
- You will fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
- You will fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
- You will fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- You will fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include: respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed (Competencies, Education):
- High School Diploma Required
- Graduate of medical assisting program preferred
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required (CMA/ RMA/ ABR-OE)
- Minimum of one-year work experience in public contact job. Preferable in a medical office environment
- Knowledge of the health care field.
- Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and their families.
- Skill in performing tasks correctly.
- Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
- Skill in understand patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and their families.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for others.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients and patient's families.
What We Offer You:
A Wonderful Environment: This position is based in Sandusky, Ohio. This office has a great team full of positive people, and the opportunity to learn on the job while developing life long skills.
Benefits: NOMS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of a la carte options. NOMS also has a focus on employee health, offering an impressive wellness incentive program.
Competitive Pay: We are proud to be an organization offering competitive pay in the area. Our Human Resources team looks at wages on an annual basis to ensure we are in line with our competitors.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities: We value promoting from within and have leadership and development training program for individuals who want to move up. We are proud to have managers who started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.
Working Conditions, Physical & Mental Demands: This position works in an environment that is a combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. The office is well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space. There is the potential for exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to medical office setting. The ideal candidate must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.
NOMS Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Summary:
This position requires the skills and knowledge to provide direction, leadership, and accountability for Medical Assistants. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of direct, technical nursing care functions for acute, sub-acute, convalescent and chronic patients in accordance with nursing care plans and physicians' orders. Referral Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating all patient referrals and processes all requests for referral authorizations. Must be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate behaviors of trust and respect toward others, including clinical support associates, non-clinical support associates, resident/faculty physicians, hospital associates, and management.
Responsibilities:
Identify routine, urgent, or emergency situations and follow procedures related to scheduling and obtaining proper referral/authorization for treatment.
Greet all patients as they arrive in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner;
Demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of customer service principles and departmental expectations regarding customer service. Show concern for patient problems and ensure the comfort of the patient while waiting to be registered or seen by the provider. Document in the computer system all necessary demographic, insurance, and financial information. Compile or retrieve scheduled reports from the computer system.
Assist physicians by preparing patients for an examination/treatment/procedure, assessing the patient's condition by documenting the patient's history, vital signs, chief complaints, etc. Procedures may include, but are not limited to, EKG, stress tests, casting, cast removal, suturing, Point of Care Testing, etc. Performing care coordination activities with patients, including but not limited to chronic care management and transitional care management services.
Expedites the flow of authorization requests through the Managed Care System. Prepares requests for authorization of services by ensuring form completion, eligibility, verification, benefits, etc. Accurately enter referral information into the computer system with a thorough understanding of the correct system codes (type, status, procedure, etc). Performs care coordination activities, which include but are not limited to notifying patients and providers of authorization decisions and maintaining accurate tracking of services, including follow-through on the status of referrals. Coordinate the initiation of specific home health services, DME services, diagnostics, etc.
Administer specified medication (orally, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection) and note time and amount in patient's chart. Observe each patient and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the medical personnel in charge.
Dress wounds, apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles. Assemble and use such equipment as catheters and oxygen suppliers.
Collect samples such as urine and sputum from patients for testing. Perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Sterilize equipment and supplies by following clinic policy. Maintains the cleanliness of the facility, exam rooms, and instrumentation per practice and OSHA policies. Prepare exam rooms with the necessary instruments.
Order supplies per clinical standards.
Document all incidents according to mandated rules and regulations and properly dispose of contaminated and disposable items.
Lead the Medical Assistants in each clinic in improving patient flow. Monitor workflow to ensure efficiency and timeliness. Initiate staffing changes and direct work tasks as necessary to manage fluctuating volumes.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of members served by the department.
Appropriately adapts to assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing required
LVN License in state of employment or compact required
BLS required
Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
The Impact You Can Make
Team Impact
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs cardio-pulmonary evaluation, respiratory care, life support and education of the patient, family and public. The RRT works with in and out patients of all ages with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system following established protocols or the prescription of a physician. The RRT can perform respiratory care duties in all areas of the hospital.
The Glens Falls Hospital Impact
Mission
Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities
- Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation
- Respiratory procedures include hand-held nebulizer therapy, incentive spirometry, pulmonary drainage and medical gas administration.
- Initiates, supports and monitors invasive and non-invasive ventilation devices
- Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation
- Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory therapy techniques in emergency situations
Education/Accredited Programs
- Graduate with certification of completion from a two year approved training program in Respiratory Care;
- an Associate's Degree is required to meet the requirements of the National Board of Respiratory Care to take the RRT exam.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital or long-term ventilator facility is preferred
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist/Technician in accordance with Title VIII of N.Y. State Education Law. Required to obtain a NYS Respiratory Therapist license within 6 months of employment.
Registration:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Certificates:
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification is required with recertification every two years.
Skills/Abilities
- Skill in performing arterial punctures and analyzing arterial samples.
- Skill in operating computerized pulmonary function equipment and mechanical ventilators.
- Ability to work with department computer applications and the computerized medical record.
- Ability to operate various respiratory equipment.
- Demonstrates clinical competence in patient care and skill in administering respiratory therapy medications.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal fashion, promoting a team approach to patient care.
- Demonstrate professional growth through continuing education activities.
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively during emergency or stressful situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to complete tasks in a specific time frame.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, medical staff and the public.
- Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in work assignment.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, department policies, procedures and instrument printouts.
- Ability to document brief reports regarding tests results, therapy given and operational problems/follow up.
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from coworkers, patients and physicians.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts of normal range and standard deviations.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios, as applied to technical procedures and administration of medications.
- Ability to solve problems regarding therapy instrumentation, technical procedures or testing results.
- Ability to interpret instructions from policy and procedure manual, or vendor manuals that are in written and/or diagram form.
- Ability to take verbal instruction from physicians, nurses and coworkers.
- Demonstrates ability to work with patients of all ages, from infant to elderly according to department policy and procedure.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards, National Patient Safety Standards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Communities We Serve
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $33.00 to $49.50 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.
The Impact You Can Make
Team Impact
As a member of the healthcare team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the OB Technician assists nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care in the Snuggery Suite, taking into account the patient's special or age-related needs. The OB Technician serves as the scrub technician in Cesarean Sections and selected OB/GYN procedures. This position assumes responsibility for a safe environment and appropriate utilization of resources; directs and performs cleaning, maintenance and processing of instruments and equipment; and restocks and prepares rooms within the Unit. The OB Tech also provides rapid response to patient/family needs and requests.
The Glens Falls Hospital Impact
Mission
Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities
- Serves as the scrub technician for Cesarean Sections and selected OB/GYN procedures:
- Creates and maintains a sterile field
- Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs
- Handles and counts sponges, sharps and instruments
- Assists in the ordering, care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
- Reacts appropriately in patient care emergencies.
- Assists RN in updating physician preference cards.
- Transports and assists the surgical team with positioning of patients.
Education/Accredited Programs
- High School Graduate or GED.
- Experience in patient care preferred.
- Experience in scrub role preferred.
- License Practical Nurse/LPN or completion of OR Technician Program required
- Knowledge of surgical aseptic technique and basic Operating Room procedures and equipment preferred.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
- Must meet NYS requirements for position
- BLS certification (or obtained within specified timeframe from date of hire)
Skills/Abilities
- Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing with other nursing personnel, patients and physicians.
- Ability to work effectively with other nursing personnel, patients, physicians, and members of other departments under the direction of a RN.
- Ability to recognize patient care problems, react appropriately in-patient care emergencies and communicate pertinent information to the responsible RN.
- Ability to complete basic mathematical calculation.
- Dependable
- Demonstrated adaptability to change
- Exercises safe judgement in decision making.
Communities We Serve
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
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Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $28.00 to $42.00 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.
The Laboratory Supervisor serves in an administrative role with direct reports, and functions in an exempt pay status.
In conjunction with the Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager, this Job develops and implements new procedures, instrumentation, quality control, and reagent use.
This Job is also responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that meet the standards of regulatory agencies and implement service quality improvements.
The Laboratory Supervisor ensures all personnel are held accountable through ongoing personnel performance reviews and assists in the orientation and development of personnel competencies for their section(s).
Responsibilities:Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high, moderate, and waived complexity test performance by laboratory testing personnel.
Must be accessible to address technical problems via on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation with testing personnel at any time that testing is performed in accordance with policies and procedures established by the laboratory Medical Director.
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities such as CLIA, TJC, CAP, AABB, etc.
Plans, organizes and coordinates the work activities of assigned section(s) and shift(s).
Keeps accurate attendance records on all associates; maintains time and attendance records for the department.
Assists the Director/Manager in maintaining the Laboratory budget to include monthly analysis and variance reporting on expense detail.
Assists the Director/Manager in associate performance conversations that drive merit increases.
Develops, implements, and maintains current procedural manuals of all tests performed in the section(s) assigned and updates and reviews manuals biennially or more often as necessary.
Enforces all safety policies and procedures.
Researches, evaluates and implements new and improved procedures, methodologies, instrumentation, and techniques as assigned by the Director/Manager, or Supervisor.
Implements an appropriate section and/or shift-specific Quality Control Program and maintains all applicable Quality Control and Functional Verification records.
Is responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
Reviews the work done by technologists/technicians working in the section(s) or shift(s) assigned to ensure a minimum of errors and corrective action in the interest of good patient care.
Refers clinical problems to the laboratory director, manager, or supervisor as appropriate.
Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots all equipment in assigned section(s) to keep in good working order; makes minor repairs andadjustments when necessary; initiates and follows through with Biomedical Engineering/equipment manufacturer for safety checks and repairs; schedules preventive maintenance within the section with Biomedical Engineering, equipment manufacturer, or an outside contractor.
Prepares and submits routine or special administrative and technical reports by due dates as required, requested, or delegated.
Orders and maintains inventories for all necessary supplies and reagents in assigned section(s) to always have an adequate amount on hand.
Trains new technologists and technicians in the assigned section(s) procedures and policies and provides subsequent training in all new or revised procedures and techniques for assigned shift(s) or provides remedial training as necessary.
Responsible for maintaining orientation records on new associates.
Assists the Director/Manager in designing, implementing, collecting, and analyzing data, and reporting all phases of a comprehensive performance improvement program that involves laboratory personnel in Performance Improvement activities.
Prepares and conducts in-service education either formally or informally for assigned section(s) and shift(s).
Provides input on personnel for hire, fire, transfer, interview, disciplinary probation, etc; counsels and documents technical deficiencies.
Performs skills review and competency assessments and maintains appropriate documentation on all technical personnel as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.
Oversees and enforces expectations of personnel in assigned section(s).
Participates in proficiency testing surveys; reviews and evaluates results and maintains copies of survey records in section(s).
Coordinates and attends meetings as required to discuss changes and developments regarding policies, equipment, procedures, staffing, etc.
Utilizes and has a thorough working knowledge of the Laboratory Information System and applications thereof.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section which assigns age (Pedi) or sex-specific values.
Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary for the performance of assigned job duties.
Keeps abreast of Medical Technology, by reading Journals, texts, and technical bulletins; attends workshops and seminars; becomes active in localprofessional associations.
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:Education/Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from a regionally accredited college/university or equivalent years of experience required.
Experience 5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician required.
5 years of full-time primary experience in the specific section of responsibility required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Active certification or certification eligibility for MT (ASCP), CLS (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), CLS (NCA/ASCP), or MT (AAB) required.Work Schedule:5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type:Full Time
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This Surgical/Scrub Tech opportunity is full time on our Surgery Unit and offers a convenient schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Surgical/Scrub Tech that will monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and Pain management supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments used in the OR and Pain Center. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Interacts professionally with patients and family.
- Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary.
- Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
- Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
Benefits for full and part time employees:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Bridget Gomez, Senior Recruiter @
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
- Surgical Technician Certification required
- Must have 1 year of experience
- Current BLS Certification.
EEO Statement
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