Physical Therapist
Aspire Home Healthcare job in San Diego, CA
We firmly believe in and very strictly follow the famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi and have adopted it as our own company's motto: A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him.
He is not an interruption in our work - he is the purpose of it.
We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to serve him.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Job Description
Overall Responsibility: Administers therapy services to patients requiring intermittent
physical therapy service and teaches and/or supervises the family and other members of
the home health team. These services are performed in accordance with the physician's
orders.
Duties Include:
Responsible for supervising/training personnel such as PTAs or HHAs.
Following receipt of doctor's referral, the therapist is responsible for evaluating
the patient within 72 hours of written referral.
Will provide therapy services as outlined in the Plan of Care.
After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning
administering and supervising the PTA and HHA in accordance with the
treatment plan.
Will communicate with the referring physician and member of the rehabilitation
team regarding the patient's total treatment program.
Will maintain accurate daily records of treatments given to patients.
Will provide in-service education to facilities, support staff, students and
community.
Will follow established policies and procedures of Nightingale Home Healthcare.
Charts those services the Therapist has rendered to the patient, notes changes in
the patient' condition and/or family and home situation, makes revisions in the
care plan as needed, records supervisory visits, evaluates patient care and progress
and closes charts of discharged patients by preparing Discharge Summaries and
obtaining Discharge orders.
Maintains confidentiality of client's situation, records and services provided
according to HIPPA regulations
Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her therapy service to the individual and family.
Consults with the attending physician concerning alterations of the plan of
treatment.
Submits all patient notes and/or visit records on a timely basis.
Discusses with the Director of Clinical Services problems concerning the patients
and how these may best be resolved.
Discusses with the Director of Clinical Services changes in patient needs and how
these can be best met.
Discusses with the Director of Clinical Services the need for involvement of other
members of health team.
Obtains orders for paramedical services and submits referral to the Director of
Clinical Services, i.e., nursing services, medical social services, etc.
Coordinates total patient care.
Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide
continuation of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
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Continually strives to improve therapy care by broadening and deepening
knowledge through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences and
active participation in professional and related organizations and reading.
Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences.
Attends on-the-job and in-service training.
Qualifications
Education:
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of California.
Experience:
Physical therapy experience preferred
Additional Requirements:
Physical within 6 months prior to first patient contact
Current TB results (within last 12 months)
Current CPR Certification
Must have valid driver's license
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Resident Physicist
Los Angeles, CA job
Kaiser Permanente - Southern California Permanente Medical Group has an opening for the Medical Physics Residency Program in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. The residency program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP). The program provides structured training and progress assessment in all aspects of clinical medical physics in diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine, with direct supervision by the medical physics faculty. Training occurs in 15 regional hospitals and affiliated medical offices across Southern California. The curriculum provides comprehensive, mentored, hands-on experience, and progressive responsibility providing the opportunity to work towards becoming fully independent upon completion of the program. The medical physics resident will be expected to work in this training position for 3 years to qualify for both ABR Diagnostic and Nuclear Medical Physics certification exams. Essential Responsibilities:
Under supervision, performs acceptance testing on all types of radiological imaging equipment to meet new equipment specifications and baseline image quality assurance metrics.
Under supervision, performs radiation dosimetry calculations and computerized data analysis.
Under supervision, performs equipment surveys including State of California, American College of Radiology (ACR) and Joint Commission required testing of diagnostic modalities such as radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine equipment.
Support clinical medical physics of diagnostic imaging modalities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Assist with clinical support as well as health system staff training and education.
Assist with administrative efforts with regards to inspections and regulations.
Fulfill duties as assigned, including proper and complete documentation of clinical projects and clinical rotations.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
N/A
Education
M.S. or Ph.D. in medical physics, physics, engineering or a closely related discipline.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, basic knowledge in radiation physics, and a strong interest in working with a multidisciplinary medical team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidates should have a degree from CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics graduate program, or have completed all the CAMPEP required didactic coursework.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, San Diego, On-Call
San Diego, CA job
Under direct supervision, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals. Prepares pharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Applies principle of radiation protection. Calibrates radiation detection equipment. Exercises professional judgment in performance of service. Provides patient care.
Essential Responsibilities:
Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
Customer Service: Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers and creating a positive image for the department, as demonstrated by: willingness to take the initiative to resolve member issues. handling a high number of member contacts. dealing with customer complaints in a positive way. providing compassionate service. treating coworkers with respect and appreciation. fostering teamwork and thinking positively.
Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
Demonstrates competence in the operation of complex Nuclear Medicine equipment, both mobile and stationary in various patient care settings. consistently selects correct technical factors relative to the requirements of the study. consistently selects other equipment settings/parameters appropriately. consistently processes electronic images properly, utilizing automated equipment. consistently selects, prepares and assays the correct radiopharmaceutical for the required exam. routinely selects and operates quality control monitoring equipment appropriately to produce accurate results.
Administers radiopharmaceuticals safely and properly. always administers the correct isotope. always measures and administers the correct dose. always verifies the identity of the patient before administration. routinely adheres to infection control techniques relative to radiopharmaceutical administration. routinely performs venipuncture in accordance with established department procedure.
Age Specific Criteria: Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served. Able to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed in accordance with department policy. neonatal. pediatric. adolescent. adult. geriatric. adjusts dosage and technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the physical maturation of the patient. modifies patient positioning techniques relative to the patients physical and cognitive abilities. always takes special care in handling, positioning and/or restraining infants and geriatric patients to avoid injury or excessive radiation exposure. never leaves infant, pediatric or disoriented geriatric patient unattended.
Exercises Good Clinical Judgment. consults with the radiologist or nuclear medicine physician for purposes of clarifying orders. selects alternate or additional view appropriately relative to the patients condition. does not attempt to perform an exam in any case in which it cannot be performed safely and/or properly.
Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner. completes and initials the standard consultation form and the Radiology Processing Record accurately and immediately following each procedure. consistently documents required statistics relative to the use of radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. dosage, dose administered, disposal records, etc.) Additional Performance Standards for Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Provides effective, functional direction to assigned staff. consistently assigns work to staff appropriately so that exams are performed in a timely manner. routinely provides timely feedback to management regarding operational problems and personnel issues. communicates effectively with other departments to promote positive interdepartmental relationships. demonstrates organizational skills and creativity in the resolution of operational problems within the department.
Organizational Rules, Policies and Procedures.
Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging Department policies and procedures. oIs compliant with organizational, regional and medical service area policies and procedures. observes Regional Radiation Safety Standards and Department Safety Policies. Quality of Service.
Maintains standards or professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. greets members promptly and courteously with eye contact and a pleasant expression and tone of voice. informs members of reason for any delays or anticipated delays in their care. treats patients in accordance with the Patients Bill of Rights. conducts only work related conversations when members are waiting for service. Communication.
Demonstrates good communication skills. communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner. Communicates verbal instruction to member in a manner that is conducive to understanding and compliance. demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills. speaks English in the presence of patients except as required to interpret for non English speaking patients. communicates in writing accurately, completely and legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a timely manner. Professional Maturity.
Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions with patients and staff. strives to maintain good working relationships and rapport with patients, other members of the department and the health care team. oIs flexible and cooperative about schedule changes made to maximize productivity and efficiency. responds appropriately to constructive criticism from supervisors and peers. functions independently within the defined scope of position. Productivity.
Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the department or the Region. Equipment, Supplies, and Work Area. Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines. keeps equipment and work area clean at all times. routinely handles equipment with care to avoid damage. reports equipment malfunctions to supervisory staff promptly. orders, receives, handles, and stores radiopharmaceuticals appropriately and in accordance with Regional Radiation Safety policies.
Reports to Assistant Director, Diagnostic Imaging.
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
N/A
Education
Please refer to the minimum work experience.
License, Certification, Registration
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support within 4 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine technologist in a major medical center.
Knowledge of Marconi, GE, and Siemens equipment.
Notes:
This position requires working every weekend at all locations in the San Diego service area.
Radiologic Technologist II - 16 hours Sun & Mon
San Francisco, CA job
Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Orients new staff and trains students.
Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 797
Basic Qualifications: Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
California Mammography Certificate (when required for the position).Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties as determined by the employer.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed.
(2) Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente without California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it.
For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.
The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Cat Scan Radiologic Technologist - 24 hours
San Rafael, CA job
Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required. Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Orients new hires and trains students.
Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 817
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Specialty (CT) OR one year of experience in a Specialty with an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in that Specialty.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
ACLS - When required for the position.
Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer.
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups with varying knowledge of Radiology services.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed.
Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente WITHOUT California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it.
For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.
The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.
California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Lead Radiation Therapist
Dublin, CA job
Under the general supervision of the Director. Leads the activities of staff therapists and may maintain a regular schedule on the CT/SIM or treatment machines. Resolution management of treatment set-ups and provides quality control. Verbally communicates with patients, staff therapists, physicians and Director. Monitors workflow. Provides technical support to staff. Assists with monthly scheduling of therapists. Assists physician with daily chart rounds. Operates all radiation therapy equipment, sets-up and treats patients as per physician prescription, maintains patient treatment records, provides instruction to patients, practices radiation safety principles, practices sterile technique and maintains assigned work area. Performs other duties as assigned. Sets a professional standard for staff therapists. Satisfaction of the Lead Radiation Therapist requirements plus the need for the performance of duties, including supervision responsibility required of the position, as determined by the Employer, which includes directing, checking, reviewing, assigning, organizing and coordinating the work of Radiation Therapists and students, and the responsibility for training and reporting on the work performance of those assigned Radiation Therapists and students.
Essential Responsibilities:
Operates all CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators and high dose rate after loading machine. Performs morning check and warm-up of CT/SIM and/or accelerators. Operates treatment machines as well as all patient support assemblies as well as Record and Verify system. Treats patients with prescribed mode, energy, dose, and monitor units/treatment time as prescribed by physician. Performs patient set-ups as per physician prescription and according to Department Policies and Procedures. Participates in a team approach to giving radiation treatments. Maintains treatment records, schedules patient treatments and provides patient instructions. Makes patient set-up devices, immobilization devices, and radiation field-shaping blocks. Prepares patient treatment chart. Exhibits standards of professional behavior appropriate to the age-specific needs of each patient. Protects patients, staff, visitors, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure or injury. Prevents transmission of infectious disease through adherence to infection control practices. Maintains good verbal and written communication skills and works collaboratively with all staff members. Exhibits excellent customer service skills. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility.
Grade 925
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Three (3) years recent and relevant experience required in patient treatment using various radiation therapy equipment; four (4) years preferred. Operate all radiation therapy equipment and planning equipment. Excellent customer service skills Team oriented. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Current BLS Required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
Education
High School Diploma/GED. Graduate from an Accredited Radiation Therapy Program. Current CRT/ARRT Certificate and. Graduate from an Accredited Radiation Therapy Program. Current BLS Required. California Fluoroscopy license (required for areas where fluoroscopy is performed by the therapist for patient diagnosing).
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Use of record and verify system and multi-leaf collimators.
Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis
Lancaster, CA job
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.
Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.
Participate in patient care plan meetings.
Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.
Train and orient staff as necessary.
Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
Supervise all documentation of patient information.
Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.
Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.
Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.
Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.
Administer medications to patients per physician's orders.
Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.
Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.
Admit new patients according to facility procedure.
Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.
Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.
Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.
Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.
Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility
Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator
Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff
Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
SUPERVISION:
Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)
Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.
Medical/surgical nursing preferred.
Supervisory or management experience preferred.
Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.
Good communication skills - verbal and written.
"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work 17perience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate: $24 - $72
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance."
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
Radiologic Technologist Lead Mammo
Fresno, CA job
Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Orients new hires and trains students.
Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 881
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience.
Education
High School Diploma/GED.
License, Certification, Registration
Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
California Venipuncture Certificate; California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
Specialty Leads must have specialty ARRT and one year experience in that specialty (2). California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologist VI (Lead) Lead Radiologic Technologist: This level requires a CA fluoroscopy permit, CA venipuncture certification, five years of experience and an ARRT (R). Specialty Leads must have Specialty ARRT and meet all Specialty requirements. Existing Lead Radiologic Technologists who do not have ARRT certification will be "grandfathered" to this level in General Diagnostic Radiology and Specialties.
(2) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed. Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente WITHOUT California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it. For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.
The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
El Centro, CA job
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care, policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations.
· Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be indicated.
· Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
· Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse.
· Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures.
· Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.
· Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care.
· Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.
· Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
· Initiates and assists with emergency response measures.
· Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
· May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually.
· May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis.
· Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.
· Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
· This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
· The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
· The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
· May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
· Day to day work includes, desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
· The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities.
· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.
SUPERVISION:
Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LVN/LPNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:
· Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees.
· Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.
· 6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN.
EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
· Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
· Current appropriate state licensure.
· Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
· Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
· Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN
· Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred).
· 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred)
· Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this . I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $34.50 - $60.00
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
Certified Nursing Assistant /Home Health Aide
Chula Vista, CA job
Why Suncrest We are seeking a CNA|HHA to serve patients in the Chula Vista/National City/Bonita areas. At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
* Actual Work/Life Balance
* Pay range is $19.00-$24.00 per hour + monthly bonus opportunities
* Competitive Pay
* Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
* Paid Time Off
* 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
* A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
* The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
Details
The Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA) position works under the direction of a Case Manager/DON and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA/HHA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines.
Qualifications
* Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care
* Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and Aide leadership
* Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education
* Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
* Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis
* Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice
* Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in the state(s) of practice
Auto-ApplySocial Worker MSW
Vista, CA job
Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences. If you're driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice Social Worker (MSW). We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you'll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range - $40.00/hour - $45.00/hour
As a Hospice Social Worker (MSW), You Will:
* Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
* Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
* Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient's individualized plan of care
* Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit
* Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
* Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
* Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
* Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care
About You
Qualifications - What You'll Bring:
* Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
* Current licensure as required by the state of employment
* Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
* Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
* Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
* Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
* 3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
* Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families
* Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
We Offer
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
* Competitive Pay
* 401(k) with Company Match
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* National & Local Recognition Programs
* Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
* Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
* Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
* Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
* Education Support & Tuition Assistance
* Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
* Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
Apply today and bring your heart and your clinical expertise to a team that values whole-person care.
Legalese
+ This is a safety-sensitive position
+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
+ We are proud to be an EEO employer
+ We maintain a drug-free workplace
Related Job Titles
Hospice Social Worker, Palliative Care Social Worker, Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker, Medical Social Worker, Behavioral Health Social Worker
ReqID: 2025-130583
Category: Social Workers
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Radiation Therapist - On Call
Oakland, CA job
Under the general supervision of the Director and Lead Therapist. Operates all radiation therapy equipment, sets-up and treats patients as per physician prescription, maintains patient treatment records, provides instruction to patients, practices radiation safety principles, practices sterile technique and maintains assigned work area. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to: Operates all CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators and high dose rate after loading machine.Performs morning check and warm-up of CT/SIM and/or accelerators. Operates treatment machines as well as all patient support assemblies as well as Record and Verify system. Treats patients with prescribed mode, energy, dose, and monitor units/treatment time as prescribed by a physician. Performs patient set-ups as per physician prescription and according to Department Policies and Procedures. Participates in a team approach to giving radiation treatments. Maintains treatment records, schedules patient treatments and provides patient instructions. Makes patient set-up devices, immobilization devices, and radiation field-shaping blocks. Prepares patient treatment chart. Exhibits standards of professional behavior appropriate to the age-specific needs of each patient. Protects patients, staff, visitors, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure or injury. Prevents transmission of infectious disease through adherence to infection control practices. Maintains good verbal and written communication skills and works collaboratively with all staff members. Exhibits excellent customer service skills. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility.
Grade 895
Basic Qualifications: Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma/GED. Current CRT/ARRT Certificate and Graduate from an Accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California) OR Radiologic Technologist Certification
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
California Fluoroscopy license (required in areas where fluoroscopy is performed by the therapist for patient diagnosing)
Preferred Qualifications:
Use of record and verify system and multi-leaf collimators. One (1) year recent and relevant experience preferred in patient treatment using various radiation therapy equipment.
Hospice Community Liaison
San Diego, CA job
Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
* Actual Work/Life Balance
* Competitive Pay (salary range: $85,000 - $100,000)
* Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
* Paid Time Off
* 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
* A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
* The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
Details
We are interested in candidates who possess a unique creativity to work within the current climate of healthcare and marketing. The Community Liaison will require interactions with physicians, hospitals, and community partners as we seek to provide continued delivery of care throughout the service area. Candidates will need to feel confident in their ability to be a self-starter, as well as work with an interdisciplinary team of highly skilled hospice members. We are anxious to add quality, talented people to our team that complement our mission and culture.
Essential job functions & responsibilities:
* Establish and maintain positive working relationships with current and potential referral and payer sources
* Build and monitor community, customer, payer, and patient perceptions of the organization
* Assist in strategic planning to identify opportunities for additional or improved services to address customer needs
* Maintain comprehensive working knowledge in the field of marketing
* Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of Suncrest Hospice markets
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in healthcare sales, especially home care and/or hospice
* Ability to market aggressively while simultaneously maintaining positive industry relationships
* Demonstration of good communication, negotiation, and public relations skills
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with referral sources
* Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
Auto-ApplyCT Radiologic Technologist - 40 hours
Fremont, CA job
Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required. Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Orients new hires and trains students.
Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 817
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Specialty (CT) OR one year of experience in a Specialty with an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in that Specialty.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
ACLS - When required for the position.
Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer.
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups with varying knowledge of Radiology services.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed.
Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente WITHOUT California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it.
For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.
The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.
California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Nuclear Medicine Technician I - On Call
San Francisco, CA job
Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Director, prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Utilizing efficient and safe processes, performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care.
Essential Responsibilities:
As prescribed by Physician, performs diagnostic studies on patients using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.
Under the general supervision of the Physician, prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses.
Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision of the physician.
Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
Calibrates equipment.
Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Corporate Compliance Accountability:
Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.
Grade 865
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma/GED
License, Certification, Registration
Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:
May be registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Social Worker MSW
Vista, CA job
**Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.** If you're driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice Social Worker (MSW). We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you'll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range - $40.00/hour - $45.00/hour
**As a Hospice Social Worker (MSW), You Will:**
* Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
* Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
* Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient's individualized plan of care
* Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit
* Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
* Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
* Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
* Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care
**About You**
**Qualifications - What You'll Bring:**
* Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
* Current licensure as required by the state of employment
* Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
* Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
* Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
* Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
**Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):**
* 3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
* Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families
* Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
**We Offer**
**Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):**
* Competitive Pay
* 401(k) with Company Match
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* National & Local Recognition Programs
* Teammate Assistance Fund
**Additional Full-Time Benefits:**
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
* Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
* Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
* Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
* Education Support & Tuition Assistance
* Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
* Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
**Ready to Join a Team That Cares?**
Apply today and bring your heart and your clinical expertise to a team that values whole-person care.
**Legalese**
+ This is a safety-sensitive position
+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
+ We are proud to be an EEO employer
+ We maintain a drug-free workplace
Related Job Titles
Hospice Social Worker, Palliative Care Social Worker, Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker, Medical Social Worker, Behavioral Health Social Worker
ReqID: 2025-130583
Category: Social Workers
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva Hospice
MRI Technologist II - 30 hours
Fremont, CA job
Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patients body for diagnostic purposes. Under the direction of the Chief of Radiology and the Imaging Services Director, with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs patient studies according to set protocol including placing specified coil close to area of interest.
Operates imaging and other equipment devices so that quality diagnostic services are provided, including keying commands to specify scan sequences into computer, adjusting transmitters and receivers, and keying in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures to address patient concerns and exhibits a high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.
Ensures patient and staff safety, including explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, alerting staff of danger or carrying metal around magnet, and monitoring patients via closed circuit TV.
Orients new hires and trains MRI Technologist, students, trainees.
Trains MRI Technologists I in MRI procedures.
May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employees in absence of MRI Supervising Technologist.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade: 870
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Have two (2) years Regular (twenty (20) hours or more per week) continuous recent experience as a MRI Technologist and be fully proficient in all the duties required of a MRI Technologist II to the satisfaction of the department manager.
Education
High School Diploma/GED.
License, Certification, Registration
Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California) within 6 months of hire
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Must have demonstrated proficiency in teaching other Technologists.
May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employee.
Must be fully proficient in MRI to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing complex MRI procedures.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:
ARRT certification preferred.
CT Radiologic Technologist -36 hours
Redwood City, CA job
Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required. Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Orients new hires and trains students.
Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 817
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Specialty CT OR one year of experience in a Specialty with an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in that Specialty.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
ACLS - When required for the position.
Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer.
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups with varying knowledge of Radiology services.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed.
Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente WITHOUT California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it.
For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.
The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.
California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Bone Densitometry Tech - On Call
Daly City, CA job
Under direct supervision of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, operates bone densitometry equipment to produce quality images. Perform related technical functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assists radiologists and/or technologists during procedures. Maintains the highest standard of patient care as specified in regional and local policies and procedures.
Assembles supplies needed for examinations and transports patients as needed.
Operates and records bone densitometry images of optimal diagnostic quality by set standards and procedures based upon individual patient needs.
Completes scans re-analysis and distribution to referring physicians, outpatient records, and bone density files.
Performs procedures such as archiving, copying, and sending optical/floppy discs to other facilities as well as archiving database. Retrieves and delivers film jackets as needed. Uses computerized systems to maintain daily logs, patient schedules and performs any other related clerical duties as needed.
Understands the computer programs and required protocols for examinations.
Maintains proper file room inventories.
Assumes responsibility for the orderliness and cleanliness of the bone density suite and other imaging areas assigned. Cleans technical and auxiliary equipment to ensure quality and hygiene for infection control purposes.
Answers phones and explains department procedures when needed.
Must be able to train new B.D.T. employees and students, as needed.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 445
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Two (2) years experience.
Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
High School Diploma/GED.
Must have completed a State of California approved course of training in Bone Densitometry.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or an in-house Kaiser Permanente Medical Assisting program, or have at least two (2) years of experience assisting patients and physicians in a high-volume department.
License, Certification, Registration
Bone Densitometry Technologist Permit (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Must be fully proficient in Bone Densitometry to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing Bone Densitometry procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Radiologic Technologist II -Mammo
Santa Clara, CA job
Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Orients new staff and trains students.
Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 797
Basic Qualifications: Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
California Mammography Certificate (when required for the position).Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties as determined by the employer.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed.
(2) Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente without California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it.
For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.
The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A