North Oaks Health System jobs in Hammond, LA - 108 jobs
QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVE DIR - QA\PERFORMANCE IMPROVE
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm Exempt: Yes The Quality and Performance Improvement Director is responsible for understanding existing and emerging requirements in health care quality, safety, service, and operations improvement. In collaboration with leadership, this role develops quality and performance improvement (PI) structures across the system to meet organizational performance needs and goals, ensuring compliance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, goals, and budget of the organization. The Director oversees daily operations and workflow of the Performance Management Department and participates in linking process improvement with technology capabilities.
Other information:
Education, Licensure and/or Work Experience Requirements:
* Experience Required: 3 years of experience in quality and or performance improvement.
* Previous Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of professional- level clinical experience in health care, with supervisory experience preferred.
* Education Required:
* Minimum Bachelor of Science in Nursing
* Licensure/Certifications Required: Active RN License
* Education Preferred:
* Preferred master's degree in healthcare field.
* Licensure/Certifications Preferred:
* CPHQ credential preferred (must attain within two years of hire).
* Lean Six Sigma certification preferred (must attain within first year of hire).
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
* Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
* Physical Demands: (occasionally, frequently, constantly or SLMHV)
o Strength: occasionally
o Push: occasionally
o Pull: occasionally
o Carry: occasionally
o Lift: occasionally
o Sit: occasionally
o Stand: occasionally
o Walk: occasionally
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead all aspects of NOMC Quality and Performance Improvement Programs in compliance with Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and state licensing laws.
* Prepare annual Performance Improvement Plans and Appraisals for NOMC in collaboration with leadership and committees.
* Facilitate annual development of system-wide priorities for quality and performance improvement.
* Assist departments in developing annual Plans of Care/Service aligned with system goals.
* Assist with coordinating activities of the Quality Outcomes and Patient Safety Committee; serve as the Chair of the Performance Improvement Committee.
* Organize major performance improvement initiatives based on public measures, quality/safety data, financial data, and patient satisfaction data.
* Develop and maintain the organizational balanced scorecard for quality, safety, satisfaction, and efficiency, report key metrics to committees and boards.
* Coordinate training programs on performance improvement methodologies, including orientations and advanced training in alignment with performance improvement programs led by the CQHEO.
* Use feedback from employees and medical staff to improve program effectiveness.
* Develop and implement recognition activities and communication strategies related to performance improvement efforts.
* Assure department policies and procedures are developed and implemented.
* Prepare annual department budget and monitor monthly variances.
* Hold regular meetings with CQHEO and staff to review progress.
* Prepare annual department goals and monitor achievement.
* Address staff development through education, coaching, counseling, and evaluations.
* Maintain professional growth through meetings, seminars, and participation in state/national activities.
* Follow North Oaks Health System compliance programs and regulatory guidelines.
* Assist in reviewing new services according to New Service Protocol.
* Ensure accuracy and timeliness of external quality and patient experience reporting; maintain data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements.
* Collaborate with IS department to ensure data integrity and streamline data abstraction/reporting.
* Serve as administrator for quality software solutions.
* Monitor healthcare trends and proactively respond with interventions.
* Collaborate with CQHEO to forecast financial needs and coach others on performance improvement tools.
* Manage department operations within approved policies and budget; ensure timely completion of projects and documentation accuracy.
* Collaborate on clinical informatics projects to advance patient safety, quality, and workflow efficiency.
* Perform other duties as assigned by CQHEO.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Participate in community outreach or organizational events as a representative of the Performance Management Department.
* Assist other departments with performance improvement projects outside of primary scope when requested.
* Serve on internal committees or task forces unrelated to core job duties to support organizational initiatives.
* Provide occasional support for accreditation preparation activities beyond assigned responsibilities.
* Contribute to staff and quality division engagement activities.
* Assist with special projects or research initiatives as assigned by leadership.
* Offer mentorship or informal coaching to staff members outside the department when appropriate.
* Support organizational communication efforts by contributing content for newsletters or intranet updates.
$116k-196k yearly est. 6d ago
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EEG TECH - NEURODIAGNOSTICS
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: PRN - As Needed Shift: As needed: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; weekend rotations Sat/Sun 8am-4:30pm Exempt: No Under the supervision of the Neurodiagnostics/Sleep Disorder Coordinator, performs EEG's. Other information: Education: High School graduate, and graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Program, Polysomnographic Tech program or equivalent training.
Experience/Skills:
One year digital EEG experience is preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Eligible for examination for registration by ABRET.
Physical Demands:
Strength: Medium
Lift: Frequently
Push: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Pull: Occasionally
Stand: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities:
1. Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 System. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
2. Obtains and documents comprehensive patient history.
3. Performs EEG record according to the standards of the department (routine, sleep, bedside, and electrocerebral silence recording).
4. Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include control settings, extra electrodes, extra montages, and the use of activation procedures.
5. Knowledge of appropriate calibration and how to make adjustments. Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor patient or environmental artifact.
6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
7. Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment.
8. Knowledge of EEG internet application for physician interpretation.
9. Reporting of critical monitors to neurologist at the time of recording when needed.
10. Maintains equipment in working order. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and report to supervisor promptly.
11. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, department staff, physicians and other hospital staff.
12. Knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, and general knowledge of EEG instrumentation, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence EEG.
13. Participates in conferences and technical meetings.15Perform other duties as assigned.16. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
$57k-101k yearly est. 60d+ ago
ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICE - PLANT OPERATIONS
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Monday - Friday - Varies Exempt: No The Electrical apprenticeship program is designed to provide on-the-job training and increase knowledge and performance in regard to Electrical. The apprentice shall demonstrate steady advancement and improvement in knowledge and performance in the field of Electrical.
Other information:
Experience, Knowledge and Skill
1. Previous Experience:
No previous experience required, but a general knowledge of principals and theory of operations of centrifugal chillers, steam boilers, energy management systems, pneumatic controls, air handler/air movement/air pressure relations as well as DEQ regulation preferred.
2. Specialized or Technical Education:
High school or equivalent required
Refrigerant transition and recovery certificate preferred.
Certificate of completion from a technical or trade school in HVAC preferred.
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Bending, walking, climbing ladders, standing for long periods of time, reaching. Requires considerable hand-eye coordination and extremely accurate touch in adjusting and repairing equipment and other devices. Must be able to properly operate electronic and mechanical devices.
4. Physical Effort Required:
Frequent walking and climbing of stairs and ladders, intermittent stooping, bending and crawling while making repairs to equipment, steady muscular exertion, demanding considerable strength.
Physical Demands:
Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently
B. Work Complexities
1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work:
In order to handle the variety of task required, the variety and complexity of equipment which must be serviced and the variety of circumstance which one faces, the incumbent of this position must be mentally quick enough to accurately assess problems and determine solutions which often require the unique and ingenious.
2. Seriousness of Errors.
Maintenance errors may cause needless delays, may cause avoidable replacement of equipment and in certain circumstances may threaten bodily harm or even death, or DEQ fines.
C. Working Conditions
1. Hazards:
Handling dangerous chemicals, treating acid burns and also includes possibility of falling while climbing ladders to reach equipment, electric shock, oxygen combustion and exposure to excessive heat, danger from moving parts on large mechanical equipment.
2. Adverse Working Conditions:
Work in attics and other confined spaces, inside mechanical rooms, and on outside units.
D. Contacts
1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:
This position requires contact with patients and other employees, the general public and with other companies.
2. Contacts with Other Departments:
This position requires frequent contact with other departments and often with Department Directors.
E. Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility for the safety of others:
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining orderly use of personal and company equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property
Incumbent is responsible for properly using and maintaining company equipment also responsible for assisting in the repair of equipment
.
3. Responsibility for Confidential Information:
As per hospital policy.
4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor:
Some of the work required in this position is done without direct or immediate supervision. The ability to work independently is essential.
5. Responsibility for the Supervision of Others:
No direct supervision is required however the incumbent may be called upon to provide advice and expertise related to other job performance.
Responsibilities:
* Assist the Electrical Engineer Specialist with the inspection, P.M. and maintenance of hospital equipment at the hospital and outside buildings.
2. Consult with electrician concerning assignments and keep electrician informed of activities, needs and problems.
3. Keep work area orderly, clean and safe. Assure proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies.
4. Maintain established hospital and department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
5. Attend meetings and in-services as required.
6. Maintain professional growth by participates in education and training programs.
7. Perform other duties as directed.
8. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
$40k-51k yearly est. 12d ago
CERT ENGINEER / LIFE SAFETY -PLANT OPERATIONS
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 3:30 Exempt: No Position should demonstrate steady advancement and improvement in knowledge and performance in the field of hospital maintenance, Life Safety and regulatory compliance. Other information:
A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill
1. Previous Experience Required:
Minimum of 5 years hospital or facility maintenance experience in mechanical maintenance and repair, experience should include specialized hands-on experience in HVAC, plumbing, steam systems, medical gases and other mechanical systems.
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
High School diploma or equivalent, completion of mechanical apprentice program and/or
equivalent on the job technical training in Hospital maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, medical gases or other mechanical systems.
Required certification as a Life Safety Specialist (CLSS-HC). If a candidate does not have the certification they must obtain them within 12 months of employment.
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Requires considerable hand-eye coordination and extremely accurate touch in adjusting and repairing equipment and other devices. Must be able to properly operate electronic and mechanical devices. For insurance purposes, must be 19 years of age or older to drive North Oaks Health System's vehicles.
4. Physical Effort Required:
Frequent walking and climbing of stairs and ladders, intermittent stooping, bending and crawling while making repairs to equipment, steady muscular exertion, demanding considerable strength, able to lift 100 lbs.
Physical Demands:
Strength: Medium Push: Frequently Pull: Frequently
Carry: Frequently Lift: Frequently Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently
B. Work Complexities
1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work:
In order to handle the variety of task required, the variety and complexity of equipment which must be serviced and the variety of circumstance which one faces, the incumbent of this position must be mentally quick enough to accurately assess problems and determine solutions which often require the unique and ingenious. Combination of post known and familiarity with constantly advancing techniques.
2. Seriousness of Errors.
Maintaining errors may cause needless delays, may cause avoidable replacement of costly equipment and in certain circumstance may threaten bodily harm or even death.
C. Working Conditions
1. Hazards:
Handling dangerous chemicals, threatening acid burns and also includes possibility of falling while climbing ladders to reach equipment, electrical shock, and oxygen combustion and exposure to excessive heat and hazards present with mechanical equipment.
2. Adverse Working Conditions:
D. Contacts
1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:
This position requires contact with patients, employees, the general public and other companies.
2. Contacts with Other Departments:
This position requires frequent contact with other departments and often with Department Directors.
E. Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility for the safety of yourself and others:
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining orderly and safe use of personal and company equipment. Also, incumbent is the use of proper PPE in performance of all work performed.
2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property
Incumbent is responsible for properly using and maintaining company equipment, also responsible for purchasing necessary parts to repair all equipment.
3. Responsibility for Confidential Information:
As per hospital policy.
4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor:
Much of the work required in this position is done without direct or immediate supervision. The ability to work independently is essential.
5. Responsibility for the Supervision of Others:
No direct supervision is required however the incumbent is often called upon to provide advice and expertise related to others job performance.
Responsibilities:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Work shift as directed.
2. Maintain logs and records for shift operation.
3. Reporting any deviations from standards to supervisor.
4. Assist the Plant Operations Director with Life Safety regulatory compliance oversight to ensure conformity with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Centers for Medicare\Medicaid (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC) along with all other codes and standards impacting healthcare facilities. Ensure required testing is performed, with supporting documentation maintained for all North oaks Health Care facilities.
5. Operates boilers, air conditioning equipment and other allied equipment in plant and main hospital building in accordance with safety regulations and hospital operating procedures.
6. Shall perform maintenance and repairs to equipment, furnishings, fixtures and systems in plant and main hospital and all out buildings in accordance with steps enumerated in planned work order or as directed by Supervisor.
7. Shall lubricate equipment and machinery as required by P.M. program.
8. Responsible for housekeeping of the plant building including repairs to pipe covering and maintenance, painting of equipment, machinery and piping, etc.
9. Shall assist in training new employees in the function and operation of the various systems in the plant and hospital.
10. Shall participate in educational and training programs, keep self-informed of new rules, regulations and changes in methods and techniques and make recommendations for improvements and efficiency of operations of equipment.
11. Perform additional duties as required, when necessary, and as directed, including general Preventative Maintenance and assistance to skilled tradesmen and engineering specialists.
12. Maintain and help clean the shop area and tools.
13. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
14. Maintain certification in the field of license.
15. Drives North Oaks Health System's vehicles, so therefore must be at least 19 years of age and maintain a current State Driver's License while maintaining a good driving record
$73k-119k yearly est. 60d+ ago
LICENSED RESP.THER./CERT. - RESPIRATORY SERVICES
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: PRN - As Needed Shift: 6p-6a as needed Exempt: No The Respiratory Therapist is to initiate, administer, and monitor all respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures according to the established policies and procedures of the NICU, department and North Oaks Health System. The responsibilities below will be performed in a manner which will promote and maintain a positive community and professional image for the department and hospital. The responsibilities will be performed with an attitude supportive to change. All employees will be expected to contribute to and participate, when requested, in the Health System's Quality Improvement Program. Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit. Each of the responsibilities will be accomplished in a safe manner that will prevent injury to the employee or others.
Other information:
Education:
Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program in respiratory therapy.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Have either a six-month temporary license applied for and are awaiting examination with the National Board for Respiratory Care, and filed an application for licensure with the board; or a work permit to practice effective for a period of sixty days; or have a current Louisiana license as a Respiratory Therapist, "LRT".
Experience/Skills:
Requires a high degree of communication abilities. There is extensive need to communicate with patients and families, visitors, physician and nurses. Communication also required with department personnel and other hospital personnel. The candidate must have demonstrated effective communication skills and leadership abilities.
Physical Effort Required:
Strength: Medium
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Constantly
Walk: Constantly
Responsibilities:
* Perform the following functions according to hospital and department policy and procedures:
* Provide continuous oxygen, humidity and aerosol therapy.
* Provide intermittent and continuous nebulizer therapy
* Provide Positive Pressure Breathing (PEP Therapy)
* Provide Chest Physiotherapy and Postural Drainage,
* Provide Incentive Spirometry and Breathing Exercises.ยท
* Provide Airway maintenance procedures (i.e. suctioning and trach care.)
* Provide Mechanical ventilation.
* Provide Non Invasive ventilation (Bipap/CPAP)
* Provide Arterial/capillary blood sampling, analysis and reporting results.
* Provide Electrolyte/POC sampling, analysis and reporting results.
* Pulse oximetry spot checks and continuous monitoring.
* Pulmonary Function Tests as assigned.
* 12 lead EKG after hours.
* Provide Patient/family education as needed.
* Respond to all Cardiopulmonary arrests and provide CPR if necessary.
* Assist in monitoring, ordering, receiving and storage of department supplies, equipment maintenance and repair by following established policies and procedure and manufactures recommendations and ensures needed supplies/equipment readily available for patient care.
* Follows all North Oaks Health Systems and Respiratory Care Department infection prevention policies and guidelines.
* Assists in quality assurance through reporting of occurrences and incident according to established policies and procedures.
* Provides documentation of services provided according to established policies and procedures.
* Participates in professional development through attendance of education programs and attends annual competency, scheduled department meetings and hospital in-services.
* Assist in providing in-service education to other Respiratory Care staff as well as other hospital employees.
* Directly responsible for the safety of patients and self during the administration of patient care, in the use and administration of oxygen and other medical gas; for the Department equipment assigned to him/her and indirectly responsible for all Departmental equipment assisting in tracking and monitoring.
* Be able to perform work without immediate supervision.
* If assigned to the NICU or Head Therapist will perform all duties and responsibilities as listed for those personnel.
* Complete accurate initial assessments of all patients ordered on therapeutic procedures.
* Assess patient's oxygen delivery needs.
* Assess the patient's need and tolerance of airway clearance techniques.
* Demonstrates ability to effectively organize and triage work assignments and understand the terminology:
* Demonstrates the ability to correctly assess and take appropriate corrective action during emergency situations.
* Consult physician for clarification of orders and follows orders as written.
* Work with nursing staff to coordinate direct patient care.
* Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with others.
* Gives a thorough, concise report at change of shift; within allotted time.
* Charge accurately for all procedures performed daily
* Follows all North Oaks Health System's Policy and Procedures, Compliance and Quality Improvement Programs and all Federal and State Regulatory Guidelines.
$40k-70k yearly est. 31d ago
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - PLANT OPERATIONS
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Nights 6:30pm - 6:00am shifts on nights alternates from week to week Exempt: No Other information: Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Experience/Skills: Engineer with hospital and/or facility maintenance experience preferred, which should include hands-on experience in general maintenance and repair, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
For insurance purposes, must be 19 years of age or older to drive North Oaks Health System's vehicles.
Physical Demands:
Requires considerable hand-eye coordination and extremely accurate touch in adjusting and repairing equipment and other devices. Must be able to properly operate electronic and mechanical devices.
Frequent walking and climbing of stairs and ladders, intermittent stooping, bending and crawling while making repairs to equipment, steady muscular exertion demanding considerable strength, able to lift 100 lbs.
Physical Demands:
Strength: Heavy
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities:
1. Work shift as directed.
2. Maintain logs and records for shift operation.
3. Reporting any deviations from standards to Supervisor.
4. Operates boilers, air conditioning equipment and other allied equipment in plant and main hospital building in accordance with safety regulations and hospital operating procedures.
5. Shall perform maintenance to equipment, furnishings, fixtures and systems in plant and main hospital and all outlying buildings as required by planned maintenance work orders or as directed.
6. Shall perform repairs to equipment, furnishings, fixtures and systems in plant and main hospital and all out buildings as required and or directed.
7. Shall lubricate equipment and machinery as required by P.M. program.
8. Conduct daily inspections and equipment rounds on emergency generator, boilers, chillers and other essential equipment as directed.
9. Responsible for housekeeping of the plant building including repairs to pipe covering and maintenance, painting of equipment, machinery and piping, cleaning of mechanical rooms etc.
10. Shall assist in training new employees in the function and operation of the various systems in the plant and hospital.
11. Shall participate in educational and training programs, keep self- informed of new rules, regulations and changes in methods and techniques and also make recommendations for improvements and efficiency of operations of equipment.
12. Perform additional duties as required, when necessary and as directed by the Supervisor
13. Maintain and help clean shop area and tools.
14. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
15. Drive North Oaks Health System's vehicles, so therefore must maintain a current State Driver's License, while maintaining a good driving record.
$35k-56k yearly est. 60d+ ago
EPIC ANALYST-REVENUE CYCLE - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Mon-Fri 8-5 Exempt: Yes Primarily responsible for the ongoing design, build, update/upgrade implementation, maintenance and optimization of designated Epic application(s). In addition, and to the extent assigned, responsible for training environment build and/or maintenance, training material development, end-user training and/or any other work necessary to support the effective training of others in designated application(s).
Other information:
Education:
High school diploma/equivalent or graduate of applicable clinical program required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Certification in applicable Epic application(s) or other software or completes training and obtains such certification(s) in timeframes scheduled and required by North Oaks;
Experience/Skills Required:
* 1 year of Revenue Cycle experience related to: billing, patient access, or HIM.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills;
* High aptitude for review and comprehension of technical information;
* Excellent communication skills (e.g. public speaking, meeting facilitation and presentations);
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment;
* Must be able to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously;
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; and
* Thorough understanding of HIPAA and other applicable regulatory requirements
Physical Demands:
Strength: Light
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Constantly
Stand: Occasionally
Walk: Occasionally
Responsibilities:
1. Builds optimizes and maintains designated applications in all designated environments (e.g. test, training, production, etc);
2. Organizes and prioritizes application build activities in collaboration with I.T. department leadership and respective department leadership throughout health system;
3. Understands applicable hardware integration concepts to the extent necessary to provide demonstration of hardware use and build which supports workflows; in addition, identifies potential integration opportunities and/or issues;
4. Assists with ensuring participation of the appropriate clinical and non-clinical stakeholders in build activities;
5. Interfaces with applicable leadership and/or other subject matter experts as needed and gains comprehensive understanding of workflows and end-user needs and effectively translates knowledge into system design, materials and/or other work product(s);
6. Proactively maintains competency and continues to take advantage of learning opportunities in application(s) correlated to role;
7. Attends training and successfully completes related projects and tests in order to obtain and maintain applicable certification(s) and/or skills;
8. Gives meaningful input and translates optimal future-state workflows into system design;
9. Follows standards for naming and numbering conventions and security classifications;
10. Tests build in a structured manner and documents results; is fully-prepared to accurately represent findings during change control processes;
11. Conducts a comprehensive review of all update documentation (e.g. service updates and version upgrades) and provides insight to ensure best project strategy;
12. Provides expert demonstration of system functionality as necessary;
13. Serves as application support and subject matter expert and provides resolution for issues;
14. As may be directed, represents and serves as North Oaks liaison to EMR vendors and/or other third parties;
15. Documents and accurately reports status and progress of assigned deliverables to I.T. leadership and to others as may be directed;
16. Completes all work as assigned within timeline expectations and with a high level of work product quality;
17. Remains focused on improving patient safety, quality measures, efficient delivery of care, system security, patient privacy and other areas of compliance;
18. Understands application and overall Epic system capabilities and/or limitations in order to best leverage available functionality;
19. Effectively and appropriately presents and communicates information/ideas/concepts to individuals and groups in both verbal and visual manner;
20. Troubleshoots, researches and analyzes issues and provides practical and meaningful suggestions for issue resolution.
21. Stays abreast of changing technology, protocols, standards and guidelines which may impact application build and/or training materials and facilitates changes needed to comply with standards;
22. Participates in workflow design and system build of education modules and training materials;
23. Produces high quality training system build and develops classroom plans and materials which maximize learning opportunities for end-users;
24. Effectively presents and conducts training for end-user groups ranging in all levels of skill; Creatively finds efficient and effective methods of disseminating training/educational materials to applicable end-users;
25. Strictly follows all change control procedures;
26. Willing and able to travel to offsite locations to perform job responsibilities;
27. Participates in organizing meetings, training, testing administration, end user assessments, and logistics as needed;
28. Provides end-user and super-user support during classroom training;
29. Trains and credentials additional trainers to assist with end-user training;
30. Complies with all hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines; and
31. Performs other duties as assigned.
$51k-69k yearly est. 32d ago
STERILE SERVICES TECH - STERILE PROCESSING
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: 230- 11 occasional night shift rotating weekends Exempt: No The Sterile Services Technician provides vital support to all areas of patient care and interacts with personnel from all areas of the hospital and clinic network.The department is the center of all activity involving supplies and equipment needed for surgery and other patient care areas.
Other information:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred Experience/Training:
Medical assistant, PCT or EMT training with 2 years' work experience in a healthcare field
or
Nursing assistant training
or
One year experience sterile tech
or
One year of college required.
Physical Demands:
Strength:Medium
Push:Frequently
Pull:Frequently
Carry:Frequently
Lift:Frequently
Sit:Occasionally
Stand:Constantly
Walk:Frequently
Responsibilities:
The Sterile Services Technician will be responsible for the following tasks and knowledge necessary to perform his/her duties.
I.Cleaning, Decontamination and Disinfection
A.Demonstrates knowledge of departmental safety standards.
B.Demonstrates knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
C.Demonstrates knowledge of Temperature and Humidity standards.
D.Prepares work area for decontam.
E.Demonstrates proper technique in performing quality tests.
F.Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment.
G.Differentiates disposable items from non-disposable items.
H.Prepares items for decontamination.
I.Cleans and decontaminates non-disposable items (equipment and instruments).
J.Selects appropriate disinfectant.
K.Transfers items to preparation area.
L.Extensive knowledge of all decontamination equipment:
1.Washer disinfectors
2.AGS System
3.Cart washers
4.Sonic washers
II.Preparation and Packaging
A.Ensures Temperature and Humidity standards.
B.Prepares the work area for packaging.
C.Receives items for preparation.
D.Inspects items for cleanliness and functionality.
E.Selects items for assembly.
F.Assembles items for packing.
G.Selects appropriate packaging method.
H.Extensive knowledge of sterilization processes:
1.Steam/hi vac
2.Hydrogen peroxide plasma
I.Extensive knowledge of IFU.
J.Appropriately labels trays, peel pouches, containers.
K.Transfers items to appropriate area.
III.Documentation and Record Maintenance
A.Maintains records per departmental policies.
B.Performs quality tests per departmental policies.
C.Completes hospital incidents via Quantros.
D.Reports employee incidents to manager and documents per hospital policy.
E.Working knowledge of TDoc system and appropriate usage.
IV.Sterilization Process
A.Demonstrates knowledge of Temperature/Humidity standards and what to report if not within parameters.
B.Prepares work area for sterilization.
C.Performs sterilizer tests per departmental policy.
D.Receives items for sterilization.
E.Operates sterilizer demonstrating how to select and change the cycle, appropriate use of external indicators and internal indicators.
F.Demonstrates understanding of pre-sterilization package integrity.
G.Demonstrates understanding of how to load sterilizers.
H.Unloads sterilizer using proper body mechanics, ergonomics and traffic flow and PPE.
I.Inspects package integrity post sterilization process.
J.Interprets test results and process failure.
K.Documents sterilization load contents.
L.Transfer sterilized items to storage and distribution.
V.Customer Relations
A.Responds courteously to customer requests.
B.Communicates effectively.
C.Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.
D.Participates on internal and external teams to problem solve issues (Staff Engagement).
E.Demonstrates where and how to access facility and departmental policies and procedures and is accountable for this information.
VI.Sterile Storage and Inventory Management
A.Demonstrates understanding of Temperature and Humidity and what to do if not within parameters.
B.Assists to keep work areas clean and tidy.
C.Orders inventory as appropriate.
D.Receives and inspects inventory.
E.Stocks and rotates supplies.
F.Distributes sterile and non-sterile items.
G.Monitors usage and tracks inventory per T-doc.
H.Disposes of inventory per hospital guidelines.
VII.Patient Care Equipment
A.Receives equipment from the Operating Room, clinics and all other patient care areas to be decontaminated and processed.
B.Receives and follows process for recording and tracking rental equipment or loaners.
C.Inspects equipment for cleanliness and functionality.
D.Follows directions for assembly, care and handling of equipment including battery charging or replacement.
E.Stores equipment per departmental guidelines.
F.Distributes equipment timely and to appropriate departments.
G.Follows processes for reporting repair and safety inspection needs to Biomed.
VIII.Other
A.Precepts new employees as needed.
B.Performs other duties as required.
C.Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory Guidelines and Policy/Procedures.
IX.Maintain an employment record in accordance with hospital policy.
A.Complies with attendance policies.
B.Reports all accidents and injuries.
C.Adheres to acceptable dress code.
D.Shares in the responsibility of providing "on call" coverage as needed.
X.Other
A.Precepts new employees as needed.
B.Performs other duties as required.
C.Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory Guidelines and Policy/Procedures.
$22k-29k yearly est. 6d ago
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLO - RADIOLOGY/NUCLEAR MEDICINE
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: PRN - As Needed Shift: As needed Exempt: No Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures. Other information: EDUCATION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT1. Trains new and current employees, students, and/or volunteers by discussion and demonstration.2. Has completed all mandatory classes in the past calendar year. Has completed all in-services relating to their position. Participates in continuing education activities.3. Participates in projects and assists in the development and implementation of procedures and policies.4. Confidentiality: Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee and hospital information. Financial Responsibility: Each person is individually accountable for his/her part in the overall financial well being of the Medical Center.5. Accountability:a. Attendanceb. Punctualityc. Complies with wearing of Hospital Identification badge as instructed.d. Appropriate use of breaks and mealtimese. Attends staff meetingsf. Organizational and Departmental Regulator Compliance (OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA, OIG, etc.โฆ)g. Policies and Proceduresh. Competenciesi. Work area Cleanlinessj. Hospital and Department Dress Codek. Maintains Licensure Graduate of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine.Current ARRT or NMTCB registration and state license required.Experience: One year Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience (Clinical rotation during nuclear training is acceptable). Completed BCLS certification.PHYSICAL DEMANDSStrength: Medium/OccasionallyPush: OccasionallyPull: OccasionallyCarry: OccasionallyLift: OccasionallyStand: OccasionallyWalk: FrequentlySit: Frequently
Responsibilities:
A. Expectations:1. Customer Satisfaction/Respect for the Individual. Ability to identify those who receive services and/or products within the work environment, including patients, families, visitors, other departments, and all others. Ability to anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of customers. Promotes the customer service standards of COURTESY, ATTITUDE, RESPECT AND ENTHUSIASM.2. Communication. Can professionally speak and listen to information. Can express self clearly when required. Ability to identify and use appropriate information routes. May include written and oral expression.3. Cooperation. Ability to get along with others in a courteous professional manner.4. Teamwork. Ability to work effectively with others to solve problems, implements group decisions and achieves group/organization goals.5. Functions productively, responsibly and exhibits adaptability with the team. Positively demonstrates VALUES of North Oaks Health System. Plans and prioritizes work while maintaining positive performance.6. Personal responsibility/Integrity/ Financial Responsibility: Each person is responsible for his or her actions, and individually accountable for satisfied patients/customers, confidentiality or patient and hospital information, quality outcomes, efficient operations, and the overall success of North Oaks Health System.7. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.B. Modality Specific Duties:1. Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine equipment within the department.2. Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures as assigned. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and utilizes SNM guidelines to obtain properly positioned Nuclear Medicine images. Obtains patient history and clinical data for correlation with the images.3. Determine radiopharmaceutical to be utilized, consulting with physician when necessary. Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for use in patient studies. Prepare stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals. Calculate patient dosage.4. Reviews physician orders, checking for special instructions from requesting physician, and consults with the radiologist as necessary. Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself. Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family, if present.5. Performs visual preventive safety inspections on all equipment. Identifies problems and communicates to immediate supervisor.6. Start IV's, when necessary, as authorized by physician or your supervisor.7. Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room, rotating stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminating outdated items.8. Assists in the movement of patients, as necessary.9. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.10. Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor, coordinator or director.
$62k-114k yearly est. 27d ago
RADIOLOGY MANAGER - C - RADIOLOGY
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Full time / Exempt / Hours Vary Exempt: Yes The Radiology Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, staff coordination, and workflow management within assigned imaging service areas at NOMC, ODC, LPMC, and NOSC. Reports directly to the Radiology Director and is responsible for the coordination and management of personnel engaged in performing a variety of functions in various disciplines and job classes at NOMC, ODC, LPMC, and NOSC. Participates in the development and maintenance of departmental policies/procedures as well as research and compliance with regulatory agencies, ensuring all activities comply with standards and procedures are followed. On call after hours to handle emergent departmental needs. Utilizes and allocates human, physical, and financial resources to best achieve operational goals and the organization's mission. Maintains training of new staff to ensure consistent onboarding processes. Promotes an environment high in exam quality, patient safety, patient experience, consistent care, cohesive delivery of services, and engaged employees.
Other information:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required.
1. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine program.
2. Certification with ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB as well as current Louisiana State License from the LSRT is required.
3. A Bachelor of Science in business administration or management, pursuit thereof is preferred.
4. Previous management experience is preferred.
5. Minimum of 5 years progressively delegated job responsibilities is strongly preferred to have a full understanding of medical imaging practices, equipment, maintenance, customer service, incident reporting, quality assurance auditing, and data investigation.
6. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, computer language normally acquired through certification with ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB.
7. Interpersonal and multi-tasking skills necessary to provide effective leadership for assigned supervisory, technical, nursing, clerical, and support personnel, and to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with various hospital departments.
8. Analytical skills necessary to direct day-to-day operations ensure efficiency, respond to equipment malfunctions, miscellaneous problems, or team member relation problems.
9. Must have computer skills required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
10. Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and have the ability to collect, configure, and display/present data to allow for appropriate business decision-making.
11. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
12. Strong interpersonal skills
13. Strong leadership skills
Working Conditions:
* Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
* Travel to/from Hammond and Livingston.
* Ability to handle problems when they occur and/or manage up as necessary.
* Ability to respond to and withstand crisis situations.
Reporting Relationships:
* Reports to Radiology Director
* Responsible for a team of multiple FTEs in various modalities/departments.
Physical Effort Required:
Strength: Medium
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities:
Duties include, but not limited to:
1. Manages the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to: staffing, scheduling, workflow, facilities, payroll, purchasing, accounting, productivity, customer service issues, and/or personnel issues.
2. Understands the corporate goals and objectives in conjunction with all levels of management within Radiology. Helps develop annual departmental plan of care with goals and completion dates.
3. Helps develop, justify, and meet annual operational and capital budget.
4. Participates in appropriate education and on the job learning situations to develop necessary job skills.
5. Monitors the supervisors' training and development of departmental staff.
6. Evaluates, trains, and orients as necessary to provide for development and to maximize contributions towards established goals.
7. Analyzes financial performance and productivity with department leadership to plan and organize efficient and quality performances.
8. Monitors and negotiates maintenance contract costs and schedules.
9. Works with Marketing & Business Development to ensure ongoing analysis of marketing plan and develop revisions as needed to identify opportunities to grow existing service lines, discover new, viable service lines or other business opportunities, and implement marketing strategies which improve or create competitive advantage.
10. Shows initiative in strategic planning and implementing new services and seeks the appropriate level of administrative guidance and approval.
11. Effectively communicates organizational goals and strategies to Providers and Staff. Involves Providers and Staff in establishing goals and monitoring achievement. Regularly solicits feedback regarding performance, customer service issues, needs, or ideas for improvement.
12. Participates in the development and execution of policies and procedures.
13. Oversees and promotes efforts to produce consistent patient satisfaction. Processes patient survey responses as indicated by organizational policy. Actively analyzes survey results to determine trends and priorities to maximize patient satisfaction.
14. Handle patient complaints/grievances through the service recovery process.
15. Incident/Complaint reporting, investigation, and follow up. Reports as necessary to the Radiology Director, Chief Ancillary Officer, and and Medical Director.
16. Establishes work schedules, identifies, and monitors staffing needs and allocates resources appropriately to hospital and diagnostic centers (with input from site lead/medical director; supervisor) to ensure quality and safety.
17. Work closely with scheduling to ensure each department's schedule is maximized.
18. Work with modality supervisors to ensure that staffing is appropriate as it relates to volume.
19. Assist supervisors in manipulating staff/patient schedules as needed in the event of increased volume, equipment failures, or emergency.
20. Allocates adequate time and resources for Staff to participate in performance improvement activities and activities to improve patient safety.
21. Takes part in conference regarding rules of conduct.
22. Conducts interviews for staff positions to ensure the quality of personnel hired.
23. Works with IT to continually enhance functions of electronic medical record program.
24. Facilitates creation, revision and deletion of charges following applicable processes, and works with revenue cycle members to resolve charging, coding, or billing issues.
25. Ensures charges are entered for contracted professional services.
26. Reviews and reconciles all vendor invoices for accuracy and coordinates applicable entry and approval processes for timely payment.
27. Oversight of daily report reconciliation with PACS system to ensure reports are completed timely.
28. Oversight of process of images to be read from external facilities.
29. Oversight of Radiology release of information process.
30. Promotes patient safety in all actions and monitors that staff employs specific patient safety actions.
31. Teaches, promotes, and assesses for the use of proper body mechanics and transfer techniques for all radiology staff in the transfer of patients.
32. Ensure completion of inspections of stretchers and wheelchairs to ensure in appropriate condition for use. Ensure cleanliness of equipment including monthly deep cleaning schedule.
33. Serve as a visual inspector for Environment of Care Surveys, Hand Hygiene, and other quality metrics as assigned.
34. Oversees orientation and onboarding program for department and monitors orientation of all new personnel.
35. Trains new and current employees, students, and/or volunteers by discussion and demonstration.
36. Occasionally work in managed departments (dx rad, patient holding, Radiology front desk, mammography desk, etc.) when experiencing high volumes or staffing challenges.
37. Completes payroll for staff and providers and reports hours and/or RVUs to Finance or others as directed.
38. Tracks provider's CMEs and licensure expiration dates for renewal and/or re-credentialing.
39. Works with Physician Services to complete re-credentialing/initial credentialing of providers as needed.
40. Submits quality issues to outsourced vendors (e.g. teleradiology) for review and response. Tracks/trends on appropriate spreadsheet as directed.
41. Receives and prepares information related to cases which Radiologists deem appropriate for utilization or quality review and submits to Radiology Site Lead/Medical Director/Director.
42. Effectively tracks and manages projects and/or conducts data analysis as assigned.
$74k-103k yearly est. 52d ago
JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER - PLANT OPERATIONS
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm Exempt: No Other information: A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill 1. Previous Experience Required: Working knowledge of plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and medical gas systems. Three (3) years' experience in hospital or related industry. Ability to interpret prints and drawings.
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
High School diploma or equivalent, technical trade school training, medical gas certification helpful but not required. Journeyman Plumber License.
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Must be able to properly operate electronic and mechanical devices. For insurance purposes, must be 19 years of age or older to drive North Oaks Health System's vehicles.
4. Physical Effort Required:
Frequent walking and climbing of stairs and ladders. Intermittent stooping bending and crawling while making repairs to equipment, steady muscular exertion, demanding considerable strength. The ability to lift 100 lbs.
B. Working Conditions
1. Hazards:
Handling dangerous chemicals, threatening acid burns and also includes possibility of falling while climbing ladders to reach equipment, electric shock, oxygen combustion and exposure to excessive heat, hazards exist with the use of mechanical equipment. Infectious waste hazard.
2. Adverse Working Conditions:
Environment is occasionally stressful.
C. Contacts
1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:
This position requires contact with patients, employees, the general public and with other companies.
2. Contacts with Other Departments:
This position requires frequent contact with other departments and often with Department Directors.
D. Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility for the safety of others:
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining orderly use of personal and company equipment.
2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property
Incumbent is responsible for properly using and maintaining company equipment.
3. Responsibility for Confidential Information:
Maintains high level of confidentiality of any information incidentally exposed to during performance of duties.
4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor:
Much of the work required in this position is done without direct or immediate supervision. The ability to work independently is essential.
Responsibilities:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Does repairs, maintenance, alterations, and additions to the building, grounds, and equipment according to objectives set by the Construction Director.
2. Ensures completion of documentation requirements.
3. Assist in the development of and implements work methods and standards.
4. Maintains availability of spare parts through accurate records and inventories. Periodically inventories spare parts.
5. Provide technical assistance to employees, monitors work methods for compliance.
6. Communicates with Construction Coordinator on a daily basis. Provides recommendations concerning department performance or efficiency improvements.
7. Provides input into the development of Department Policies and Procedures.
8. Assist in developing of department budget, record keeping, statistics, etc.
9. Maintains records, reports statistics, files, logs as required.
10. Attend meetings as required. Participates on committees.
11. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations etc.
12. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
$47k-60k yearly est. 58d ago
TRAUMA REGISTRAR - MEDICAL CENTER TRAUMA PROGRAM
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Part Time Shift: Days Exempt: No The Trauma Registrar works under the supervision of the Trauma Program Coordinator and the Trauma Medical Director. The registrar is responsible for the collection, entry, maintenance, and reporting of data for the Trauma Center as required by appropriate regulatory agencies. Utilizing analytical, cognitive, and leadership skills, the registrar will retrieve, organize, disseminate, and analyze the collected trauma data for injury research, epidemiology studies, prevention initiatives, patient safety, and performance improvement. The original data shall be obtained from Emergency Department records, electronic medical records, and patient interviews. The registrar will code and enter data into the computerized trauma registry, maintaining confidentiality at all times. High-quality studies begin with the entry of high-quality data. The trauma registrar is responsible to perform this task.
Other information:
1. a. Excellent communication skills with patients, families, supervisors, and co-workers.b. Excellent analytical skills.c. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.d. Strong knowledge of AIS coding, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.e. Functional knowledge of medical registries such as IDPH trauma registry, NTDB, and TQIP.f. Excellent computer skills (database usage and report generation) and proficient keyboard skills.2. Specialized or Technical Education: Associates degree in Health Information Management preferred or completion of coding course within 6 months of employment. Prior experience in Emergency or Intensive Care and/or prior registry experience preferred.3. Manual or Physical Skill Required: Sedentary*for positions requiring driving NOHS vehicles, the following statement needs to be added in this section:"For insurance purposes, must be 19 years of age or older for driving North Oaks Health System's vehicles."4. Physical Effort Required/Physical Demands:Strength: Occasionally Push: Occasionally Pull: OccasionallyCarry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: ConstantlyStand: Occasionally Walk: Occasionally
Responsibilities:
1. Collects and enters data into the trauma registry regarding trauma patients at the Level I and Level II Trauma Centers in a timely manner.2. Collaborates with Information Technology on computer hardware and software maintenance and backup to assure proper registry function.3. Assigns and scores all injuries utilizing the most current AIS and ICD scoring systems. Completes and verifies all data for accuracy.4. Evaluates the documentation of nursing staff/hospital providers and identifies missing data elements. Coordinates with nursing administration to correct and obtain the information on the hospital record. Reconciles the data as the information becomes available.5. Ensures compliance with National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) required standards. As well as other National standards as they become available and as instructed by the Trauma Medical Director.6. Collects, enters and submits data to The National Trauma Data Bank for the Level I Trauma Center on a yearly basis. Also responsible for collecting, entering, and submitting data to Louisiana Emergency Response Network both the Level I and the Level II Trauma centers as required.7. Reviews, corrects and validates Trauma Registry reports prior to submission.8. Participates as an integral member of the Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety team. Involved in leadership and professional development to assure skills and knowledge of trauma information.9. Evaluates current trends in injury mechanism and advises administrative team regarding needs for prevention initiatives.10. Cognitively reviews data and advises on needs for change in the Trauma Center Plan for both the Level I and Level II Trauma Centers.11. Compiles and analyzes administrative reports for regulatory agencies, participating institutions, and committees as directed by the Trauma Medical Director and / or Trauma Program Coordinator.12. Assists the Trauma Medical Director with organization and supervision of staff as well as other related administrative functions.13. Participates as an integral team member in the maintenance of and preparation for review of the Level I Trauma Center by regulatory agencies.14. Works with the Trauma Program Coordinator collaborating as an advisor for development of the hospital multidisciplinary team.15. Actively participates in educational and clinical research projects conducted by the Trauma Medical Director or other faculty as approved by the Trauma Medical Director.16. Analyzes data and conducts research relating to education, prevention, and/or trauma services.17. Prepares data and trends for presentation at national, state, and local meetings.18. Education of nursing staff with regards to required trauma documentation and requirements to maintain the policies and procedures in the Trauma Center Plan.19. Represents the trauma center at national, state, and local meetings, as requested by the Trauma Medical Director.20. Serves on local, state, and national committees as requested by the Trauma Medical Director.21. Works collaboratively with physicians, coworkers, management and other departments.22. Completes mandatory 4 hours of registry specific training per year in addition to other continuing education and contact education requirements mandated for licensure and certification.23. Follows North Oaks Health System's compliance programs and all federal and state regulatory guidelines.
$30k-39k yearly est. 21d ago
ATHLETIC TRAINER - SPORTS MEDICINE
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Afternoons, Nights, Weekends Exempt: Yes Direct care of athletes on playing field/court during practice and/or game situations. Performs evaluations and formulates treatment plans for injured athletes. Coordinates organized schedules for subordinates for coverage of all sports. Maintains necessary clerical duties in the sports clinic in addition to charts and computer files. Conducts athletic enhancement programs.
Other information:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited athletic training program.
Experience/Skills:
Sufficient experience as a staff ATC with some supervisory skills.
Experience in all contact sport
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
State licensure required
NATA required.
Physical Demands:
Intermittent exertion in positioning, lifting, transferring patients, equipment or other materials.
Total body lifts onto a stretcher of injured athletes. Walking and standing predominant although intermittent running required sometimes with emergencies.
Athletic Trainer is classified as D.O.T. 153.224-010 with a physical demand level of Medium.
Strength: Medium
Push: Frequently
Pull: Frequently
Carry: Frequently
Lift: Frequently
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Constantly
Walk: Constantly
Responsibilities:
* Provide athletic trainer services.
* May evaluate on-field injuries, record data and formulate plans as outlined by ATC practice act.
* Demonstrate an understanding of emergency care and critical injuries sustained during athletic events.Administer and assist with such treatments as exercises, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ice packs, traction, wound care, bracing, taping and splinting.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the diagnosis, precautions, and contraindications associated with all the aspects of patient care.
* Coordinates with physical and/or occupational therapist and physicians on any changes in care plan based on assessment of patient status, patient progression/regression towards achieving goals, response to treatment and changes in patient status.Instruct patient and family in procedures or activities based on plan of care per physician orders.
* Determine appropriate discharge time from treatment in conjunction with physician assessment.
* Determine readiness of athlete to return to play through functional testing.
* Prepares any written documentation required by department.
* Communicate observations, facts, and comments with interdisciplinary team members individually and through team meeting presentations.
* Coordinate client care and event coverage with fellow ATC's under direction of supervisor.
* Provide the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
* Maintains appointment books, logs, charge cards/records and schedules as necessary for the daily operations of the sports clinic.
* Maintains and distributes appropriate supplies including linens, bandages, cleaning supplies and assistive devices.
* Maintains cleanliness of department, treatment areas and equipment.
* Performs clerical duties such as writing patient charges, answering telephones and other related duties as directed by supervisor.
* Maintains open communication lines with coaches, principles and parents about progress of athlete under care of the Sports Medicine Program.
* Contact appropriate physicians to attain orders for injured athletes as directed by supervisor.
* Complies with department policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, infection control and quality assurance programs.
* Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings and attends other meetings that are required.Performs other duties as directed by supervisor in reverence to sports medicine.
* Communicates at an appropriate level necessary for interaction with all hospital personnel.
* Coordinates testing of high school students participating in the sports medicine educational program.
* Assist in the coordination and preparation of physical day, which includes signage, communication with coaches, supplies and assistance with finding volunteers.
* Coordinates the yearly meeting for coaches for the purpose of briefing them on the physical day and any new information concerning the program.
* Coordinates yearly in-services to graduate assistants for emergency care and packaging of spinal cord injured athletes.Provides ATC coverage for special NOHS events decided upon by supervisor.
* Follow North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines
$41k-52k yearly est. 60d+ ago
PHLEBOTOMIST I - LAB
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: PRN - As Needed Shift: As needed hours Sunday-Monday, make work holidays Exempt: No Responsible for accurately obtaining blood specimens via venipuncture or capillary collection procedures with minimum patient discomfort. Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing. Verifies documentation and that patients meet collection and test preparation criteria. Instructs patients, as required, in the collection and handling of urine and other specimens. Sorts and transports specimens, requests and results to appropriate destinations. Provides care to patients whose ages range from infant to geriatric.
Other information:
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy program is preferred.
Experience/Skills:
Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
Physical Demands:
Strength: Light
Push: Frequently
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Indicates duties for phlebotomists in outpatient settings.
1. Performs venipunctures, heelโsticks, and/or finger sticks as ordered according to established standards and practices/procedures using proper techniques and equipment. Adheres to Laboratory limits on number of attempts and communicates issues appropriately to Laboratory and Nursing staff.
2. Transcribes patient orders and performs other computer and non-computer related tasks necessary for outpatient specimen collection.
3. Identifies, labels, and dispatches specimens received/collected. Centrifuges specimens, as needed, per procedure.
4. Provides direct patient care in a caring, friendly, and professional manner.
5. Follows principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties.
6. Assures equipment is clean and functioning properly. (Scanners, printers, pagers, lights, etc.).
7. Dispatches specimens to appropriate department.
8. Ensures supplies are within acceptable expiration dates immediately discarding those not meeting requirements.
9. Receives work assignments and completes them as assigned in a timely manner.
10. Plans, organizes and prioritizes work duties.
11. Performs EKG's as ordered following standard hospital procedure.
12. Correctly obtains adequate throat, nares and NP specimens as necessary for test(s) ordered. Processes specimens as required to ensure specimen stability.
13. Performs waived testing as needed/ordered.
14. Notifies Surgery Nurse when unable to obtain specimens for surgery patients.
15. Ensures adequate phlebotomy supplies are available and notifies Supervisor when necessary to order. Stocks supply deliveries.
16. Ensures adequate supply of clean linens and other housekeeping supplies.
17. Generates and reviews pending logs resolving issues as needed. Performs adequate handoff of information to incoming shift.
18. Maintains appropriate logs and required records.
19. Answers phones and take messages.
20. Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
21. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and department meetings.
22. Assists on special projects as needed.
23. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and HIPAA regulations.
24. Performs other duties as assigned. This may include rotation to other shifts including weekends and holidays for inpatient phlebotomists.
Outpatient phlebotomists may be required to rotate to weekend shifts.
25. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
26. Performs all duties in a safe manner and adheres to North Oaks Health System's safety policies and procedures.
$22k-27k yearly est. 10d ago
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST/MED TECH II - LAB
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: 05:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4 days/week. Rotating weekends and holidays: 06:30am-7:00pm Exempt: No Performs clinical laboratory testing on patient specimens in any Laboratory discipline including Blood Bank and/or Microbiology in accordance with established policies and procedures. Correlates and interprets the data obtained based on knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments. Investigates and seeks to resolve testing problems. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on equipment. Ensures accuracy of results by monitoring test quality. May consult with other members of the healthcare team.
Other information:
1. Previous Experience Required: one (1) year experience as a generalist preferred
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
ยง Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science required with a degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology preferred
ยง Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program required
ยง Current license by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Specialist
ยง To be eligible to assume Section Supervisor duties: meets current minimum Technical Supervisor personnel requirements for high-complexity testing in compliance with CLIA federal regulations Section 493-Subpart M
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Distinguishes and identifies color.
Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
4. Physical Effort Required/Physical Demands:
Strength: Moderate
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Proficiently performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures following established policies, procedures and requirements of accrediting and regulating agencies in assigned work section(s) which may include any or all of the following Laboratory disciplines: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Full Microbiology, Microbiology specimen preparation, Serology, and Urinalysis.
2. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work to accomplish maximum quantity and quality of work assignments
* Monitors testing analyzers for optimum performance. Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots problems as needed.
4. Performs and evaluates quality control and record results. Troubleshoots quality control problems as needed.
5. Records and reports test results. Maintains all required records, reports and statistical logs and files. Identify, verify and report "critical results" per established Laboratory/hospital policy.
6. Reports any unusual laboratory findings or problems using established departmental and organizational quality and safety avenues, and escalates appropriately to Supervisor, Clinical Manager, Laboratory Director or Pathologist.
7. Monitors and maintains adequate supplies and reagents associated with assigned duties.
8. Maintains appropriate working knowledge of hospital/department computer software and other digital systems, including computer downtime operations.
9. Attends and participates in meetings (administrative, departmental, section, in-service, etc.) as necessary. Represents the department at conferences and working committees, as directed. Provides input to Section Supervisor for staff meeting agenda items.
10. Ensures own professional growth and development through literature review, seminars, conferences and professional affiliations.
11. Assists in all aspects of emergency response. May be required to work other shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned.
12. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
13. Performs all duties in a safe manner, follow North Oaks Health System's safety policies and procedures, follow the North Oak's Health System Compliance Program, and Federal/ State Regulatory guidelines.
14. Performs other duties as required or requested by the Director or designee. This may include assuming the responsibilities of a Lead Scientist or Section Supervisor
$51k-81k yearly est. 36d ago
CERT MAINT ENGINEER/HVAC - PLANT OPERATIONS
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Tuesday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm Exempt: No Other information: A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill 1. Previous Experience Required: HVAC technician experience listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Chillers, boilers, package units, VAV systems (direct digital pneumatic and automated control systems). Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines and safety regulations sufficient to ensure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
High School or equivalent.
Applicant must possess or will timely obtain a refrigerant transition and recovery certificate.
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Bending, walking, climbing ladders, standing for long periods of time, reaching. Requires considerable hand-eye coordination and extremely accurate touch in adjusting and repairing equipment and other devices. Must be able to properly operate electronic and mechanical devices. For insurance purposes, must be 19 years of age or older to drive North Oaks Health System's vehicles.
4. Physical Effort Required:
Frequent walking and climbing of stairs and ladders, intermittent stooping, bending and crawling while making repairs to equipment, steady muscular exertion, demanding considerable strength.
Physical Demands:
Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently
B. Work Complexities
1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work:
In order to handle the variety of task required, the variety and complexity of equipment which must be serviced and the variety of circumstance which one faces, the incumbent of this position must be mentally quick enough to accurately assess problems and determine solutions which often require the unique and ingenious. Combination of past knowledge and familiarity with constantly advancing technique.
2. Seriousness of Errors.
Maintenance errors may cause needless delays, may cause avoidable replacement of equipment and in certain circumstances may threaten bodily harm or even death. DEQ fines.
C. Working Conditions
1. Hazards:
Handling dangerous chemicals, treating acid burns and also includes possibility of falling while climbing ladders to reach equipment, electric shock, oxygen combustion and exposure to excessive heat, danger from moving parts on large mechanical equipment.
2. Adverse Working Conditions:
D. Contacts
1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:
This position requires contact with patients and other employees, the general public and with other companies.
2. Contacts with Other Departments:
This position requires frequent contact with other departments and often with Department Directors.
E. Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility for the safety of others:
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining orderly use of personal and company equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property
Incumbent is responsible for properly using and maintaining company equipment also responsible for purchasing necessary parts to repair all equipment
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3. Responsibility for Confidential Information:
As per hospital policy.
4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor:
Much of the work required in this position is done without direct or immediate supervision. The ability to work independently is essential.
5. Responsibility for the Supervision of Others:
No direct supervision is required however the incumbent is often called upon to provide advice and expertise related to other job performance.
Responsibilities:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Inspect P.M. and maintains proper operation of plant equipment which may include entire heating, steam, ventilating, a/c, and energy management operations at the hospital and outside buildings.
2. Insures quantity and quality of work performed by his department.
3. Coordinates various craft requirements with other departments to insure timely job completion.
4. Inspects jobs in the field to insure acceptable performance.
5. Repairs wiring and electronic components associated with automated building management systems Replaces expansion valves, compressors, motors, coil units and other component parts
6. Assist other employees of Plant Operations and provides technical assistance with the HVAC systems including installations and modifications to existing systems.
7. Follows department policy and directions required to insure work performance.
8. Arranges for shift and working schedules, determines priorities and overtime requirements.
9. Review plans and specifications for proposed heating, ventilation, and A/C-refrigerator systems.
10. Requisitions materials for authorized work orders, keeps records of time and material expended on authorized work orders.
11. Performs scheduled maintenance inspections, and adjusts, cleans, and calibrates various systems to assure proper system operations
12. Assists in training new and other employees of the department in functions and operation of the various plant equipment.
13. Participates in education and training programs.
14. Performs additional duties as required and directed.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (continued)
15. Cooperates and works with fellow employees.
16. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
17. Drives North Oaks Health System's vehicles, so therefore must maintain a current State Drivers License while maintaining a good driving record.
$72k-123k yearly est. 60d+ ago
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - NORTHSHORE INTERNAL MEDICINE
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: M-F 8a-5p Exempt: No JOB PURPOSE: The Medical Assistant purpose is to provide a positive patient experience in a confidential and compliant manner while performing basic patient care. The contribution of the Medical Assistant (MA) to the clinic health care team ensures optimal patient flow through the health care delivery system.
Other information:
FACTORS RELATING TO THE JOB
A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill
1. Previous Experience Required:
Previous clinic job-related experience preferred.
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Maintain BLS certification. Meet one of the following requirements:
* Complete a Medical Assistant program.
* Nursing Program (LPN, RN).
* 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory clinical setting.
* Enrollment in an accredited Nursing program and completion of first clinical rotation.
* Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Must be capable of assisting with the lifting and moving of patients. Must have knowledge of appropriate body mechanics. Must be capable of prolonged standing and walking.
4. Physical Effort Required:
Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently
B. Work Complexities
1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work:
Must be able to satisfactorily perform clinical functions as indicated in this job description. Must be able to work efficiently and cheerfully in a busy environment with a high level of patient contact. Must possess the maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with patients, family, physicians, and other staff members.
2. Seriousness of Errors.
Errors in performance of patient care procedures could result in serious consequences to patient well-being and safety. Failure to report unusual physical and emotional patient problems immediately could result in serious harm to patient well-being.
C. Working Conditions
1. Hazards:
Contact with blood and body fluids. Must have a thorough knowledge of infection control procedures and Universal Precaution techniques.
2. Adverse Working Conditions:
Must be able to maintain cheerful, positive attitude while performing duties in a high volume practice.
D. Contacts
1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:
Extensive contact with patients, patient family members, physicians employer groups and the community.
2. Contacts with Other Departments:
Significant contact with other departments.
E. Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility for the safety of others:
Responsible for following all policies and procedures to assist in maintaining a safe environment.
2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property:
Maintain all equipment in the office in a conscientious manner thereby ensuring that all equipment is in proper working order.
3. Responsibility for Confidential Information:
Safeguard and preserve confidentiality of medical records and patient information at all times. All conversations regarding patients or patient's information are to be conducted with discretion and with confidentiality in mind. Follow HIPAA privacy standards.
4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor:
Must be motivated self-starter able to perform well with minimal direct supervision. Must be able to function productively as part of the overall clinic health care team. A supervisor / coordinator / director will be available to give advice or instructions as needed. Work is subject to review at any time.
5. Responsibility for the Supervision of Others:
None
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Enthusiastically greets patients presenting to the office, while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
2. Performs MA functions such as intake, discharge, telephone messaging, medication administration, result reporting, authorizations and assisting with in-office procedures.
3. Properly address patients in the waiting room and escort them to the screening area/exam room ensuring to verify their identity against the patient's record prior to documenting.
4. Properly identifies patient during each transition of care by stating "for your safety, will you state your name and date of birth". Upon validation of the information against the patient record the transition can proceed.
5. Obtain and record patient's weight, height and vital signs and document them into the patient's record.
6. Performs medication reconciliation by reviewing them with the patient by stating the medication listed in the patient record as well as the strength, route and frequency. Any medications the patient is taking but not currently listed will be added to the medication list with all previously listed details. Any medications listed that the patient states they are NOT taking will be marked as not taking.
7. Review the patient's past medical, social, surgical and family history by listing what is recorded in the chart first and updating the information as the patient indicates, including adding any new information prior to marking the items as reviewed.
8. Educates and assist patient with MyChart sign up.
9. Ensures patient/caregiver is comfortable in the exam room prior to exiting.
10. Performs any in-office testing, including CLIA waived testing. Labeling of in-office testing per protocol.
11. May be required to perform venipuncture and labeling of specimens prior to transport outside of the clinic to designated laboratory.
12. Reviews and discusses the After Visit Summary (AVS) with the patient and/or caregiver. Emphasis will be made regarding any medication changes or future orders. All AVS and discharge paperwork is to be initialed and reviewed to ensure information is being released to the correct patient.
13. Cleans and disinfects the patient treatment area as well as any reusable equipment per NOPG policy and procedure after each patient encounter.
14. Assist with ordering, stocking and maintaining supplies within the clinic utilizing authorized vendors through material services.
15. Performs quality controls as indicated within the clinic.
16. Obtain and appropriately documents authorization in the designated (auth/cert or referral) workqueue for required testing, procedures, and/or referrals as required.
17. Able to adequately maintain the workques related to referrals and scheduling of orders. The MA will insure all testing that is canceled or rescheduled is completed per provider's order or that he/she is actively communicating with patients and providers when testing is not completed as expected and the order updated appropriately.
18. Manages and collaborates with providers on intake of clinical calls as well as result reporting and/or refill request.
19. Maintains skills and is able to works side by side with the provider to ensure the patient face to face encounters are completed from intake to discharge.
20. Manages full in-basket functionality including assistance with provider's in-basket completion related specifically to non-informational items such as result review, open charts, incomplete notes and open encounters.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs as a team member and serves on teams/committees as requested.
2. May provide vaccine management including ordering and monitoring vaccine usage/wastage, facilitating the maintenance of the vaccines, participating in educational opportunities, utilizing the CDC guidelines as well as standard protocol for immunization management as indicated by Louisiana Immunization Network, and completing reportable documentation as recommended by Louisiana Department of State Health Services.
3. Has complete understanding of the procedural and medication authorization process. Maintains logins and teaches others how to perform authorizations.
4. Assist physicians and other staff members, as needed.
5. Issue physician's excuse for school/work as directed by the provider.
6. Communicate effectively by expressing ideas clearly, actively listening and always following appropriate channel of communication. Demonstrate responsiveness to others ensuring a complete follow up on matters requiring additional attention.
7. Follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by department management.
8. Consistently attend monthly staff meetings.
9. Follow associated North Oaks Health System and North Oaks Physician Group compliance programs and federal and state regulatory guidelines.
10. Performs other duties within the scope of unlicensed personnel as assigned.
$23k-29k yearly est. 42d ago
CERT. IV PHARMACY TECH - PHARMACY
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: Full Time Shift: Primarily evening shift M-F, may include some weekends and holidays Exempt: No The Intravenous Admixture Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication, and maintaining patient records. The Pharmacy Technician works only under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician does not perform duties that can legally be performed only be a Registered Pharmacist.
Other information:
1. High school diploma.2. Pharmacy experience preferred.3. Typing skills and excellent math skills are essential.4. Current and valid certification with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.AGE SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONSIs involved in providing patient care for people of the following age groups:Neonates (Birth - 28 days) Peds (28 days - 8 years) Adolescents (9 - 17 years) Adults (18 - 60 years) Geriatrics (60 years and older)
Responsibilities:
1. Prepares sterile products for verification by pharmacist prior to dispensing.2. Makes daily rounds to patient care areas to assess intravenous admixture usage.3. Assists in training and orientation of new employees involved with IV sterile compounding.4. Maintains temperature logs in IV room and Chemotherapy room5. Cleans laminar flow hood daily and as required by hospital policy.6. Maintains quality assurance for IV Room as required by USP 797.7. Inspects medication storage areas monthly as assigned.8. Maintains inventory of intravenous admixture supplies and medications.9. Organizes expired or overstocked medications for return to appropriate vendors.10. Generates intravenous admixture labels and delivers IV batch.11. Credits, restocks and disposes of sterile products as needed.12. Performs other duties and assignments as assigned and maintains the department in a neat, clean and orderly manner.13. Performs duties with an awareness of patient's age, growth, development, cultural and spiritual differences. (continued)14. Provides prompt, courteous services to all internal and external customers. Prioritizes and addresses customer needs and demands in a professional manner, providing follow-up and developing cooperative relationships.15. Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve customer services, work processes and financial performance. Assists in design and implementation of quality improvement initiatives on departmental and organizational levels.16. Assists team members in completion of task and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orient new co-workers and actively support team development.17. Follows North Oaks Health System's compliance programs and all Federal and State regulatory guidelines.
$29k-34k yearly est. 60d+ ago
LICENSED RESP.THER./CERT. - RESPIRATORY SERVICES
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: PRN - As Needed Shift: Varies based on needs. Exempt: No The Respiratory Therapist is to initiate, administer, and monitor all respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures according to the established policies and procedures of the NICU, department and North Oaks Health System. The responsibilities below will be performed in a manner which will promote and maintain a positive community and professional image for the department and hospital. The responsibilities will be performed with an attitude supportive to change. All employees will be expected to contribute to and participate, when requested, in the Health System's Quality Improvement Program. Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit. Each of the responsibilities will be accomplished in a safe manner that will prevent injury to the employee or others.
Other information:
Education:
Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program in respiratory therapy.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Have either a six-month temporary license applied for and are awaiting examination with the National Board for Respiratory Care, and filed an application for licensure with the board; or a work permit to practice effective for a period of sixty days; or have a current Louisiana license as a Respiratory Therapist, "LRT".
Experience/Skills:
Requires a high degree of communication abilities. There is extensive need to communicate with patients and families, visitors, physician and nurses. Communication also required with department personnel and other hospital personnel. The candidate must have demonstrated effective communication skills and leadership abilities.
Physical Effort Required:
Strength: Medium
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Constantly
Walk: Constantly
Responsibilities:
* Perform the following functions according to hospital and department policy and procedures:
* Provide continuous oxygen, humidity and aerosol therapy.
* Provide intermittent and continuous nebulizer therapy
* Provide Positive Pressure Breathing (PEP Therapy)
* Provide Chest Physiotherapy and Postural Drainage,
* Provide Incentive Spirometry and Breathing Exercises.ยท
* Provide Airway maintenance procedures (i.e. suctioning and trach care.)
* Provide Mechanical ventilation.
* Provide Non Invasive ventilation (Bipap/CPAP)
* Provide Arterial/capillary blood sampling, analysis and reporting results.
* Provide Electrolyte/POC sampling, analysis and reporting results.
* Pulse oximetry spot checks and continuous monitoring.
* Pulmonary Function Tests as assigned.
* 12 lead EKG after hours.
* Provide Patient/family education as needed.
* Respond to all Cardiopulmonary arrests and provide CPR if necessary.
* Assist in monitoring, ordering, receiving and storage of department supplies, equipment maintenance and repair by following established policies and procedure and manufactures recommendations and ensures needed supplies/equipment readily available for patient care.
* Follows all North Oaks Health Systems and Respiratory Care Department infection prevention policies and guidelines.
* Assists in quality assurance through reporting of occurrences and incident according to established policies and procedures.
* Provides documentation of services provided according to established policies and procedures.
* Participates in professional development through attendance of education programs and attends annual competency, scheduled department meetings and hospital in-services.
* Assist in providing in-service education to other Respiratory Care staff as well as other hospital employees.
* Directly responsible for the safety of patients and self during the administration of patient care, in the use and administration of oxygen and other medical gas; for the Department equipment assigned to him/her and indirectly responsible for all Departmental equipment assisting in tracking and monitoring.
* Be able to perform work without immediate supervision.
* If assigned to the NICU or Head Therapist will perform all duties and responsibilities as listed for those personnel.
* Complete accurate initial assessments of all patients ordered on therapeutic procedures.
* Assess patient's oxygen delivery needs.
* Assess the patient's need and tolerance of airway clearance techniques.
* Demonstrates ability to effectively organize and triage work assignments and understand the terminology:
* Demonstrates the ability to correctly assess and take appropriate corrective action during emergency situations.
* Consult physician for clarification of orders and follows orders as written.
* Work with nursing staff to coordinate direct patient care.
* Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with others.
* Gives a thorough, concise report at change of shift; within allotted time.
* Charge accurately for all procedures performed daily
* Follows all North Oaks Health System's Policy and Procedures, Compliance and Quality Improvement Programs and all Federal and State Regulatory Guidelines.
$40k-70k yearly est. 60d+ ago
PT.CARE TECH-ER - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
North Oaks Health System 4.2
North Oaks Health System job in Hammond, LA
Status: PRN - As Needed Shift: Up to 12hr shifts, hours will vary based on dept needs, includes day/night/weekend/holiday obligations and possible call Exempt: No The Patient Care Tech main areas of responsibility: (1) Direct bedside patient care; (2) Contribute to orientation and competency training of PCT staff; (3) Maintain inventory and equipment utilized by department staff in work area; (4) Participates in monitoring of department indicators that reflect PCT performance; (5) Work with department leadership to improve job knowledge and skills. The Charge Nurse assigns the Patient Care Technician assignments. Assignments may be rotated or changed during the shift.
Other information:
A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill
1. Previous Experience Required:
Experience in emergency department or medical area patient preferred. Familiarity and understanding of medical terminology.
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
a) High school graduate or have a diploma from an equivalent program AND one of the following:
a. One year of college required OR
b. Nursing assistant training, EMT training, Medical Technician/Medical Assistant certification or be enrolled in an accredited school of nursing OR
c. Medical Assistant with one year of experience in clinical setting.
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Proper body mechanics and lifting techniques. Sufficient dexterity to perform phlebotomy and other patient care skills. Must have good visual acuity to perform inventory and clerical skills.
4. Physical Effort Required:
Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Short to moderate periods of sitting, bending and stooping. May be required to lift, turn and ambulate patients. Must be able to push patient stretchers and perform bed transfers.
Strength: Medium Push: Frequently Pull: Frequently
Carry: Occasionally Lift: Frequently Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities:
Patient Care Technician:
I. General Responsibilities.
A. Maintain established levels of department inventory.
B. Organizes and preserves the patient's medical record.
C. Greet persons presenting to the nurses station in a courteous and friendly manner.
D. Preserve department confidentiality of all patients.
E. Answers the telephone and utilizes the established phones courtesy protocol.
F. Answers the nurse call system and utilizes the computer and fax machine correctly.
G. Notifies the appropriate departments of physician orders and upholds interdepartmental relations.
H. Communicates messages and questions to appropriate staff.
I. Assists with the washing, identifying and returning of instruments to decontamination for sterilization.
II. Patient Care:
Assists the registered nurse assigned admitting new patients to the unit or reassessing previously admitted patients as directed. Facilitates the evaluation, treatment and final disposition of the patient through the health care system.
A. Facilitates clear communication between the assessment area/or triage area and the charge nurse.
1. Patient arrival.
2. Patient location.
3. Family members waiting with the patient.
B. Obtain and documents complete vital signs of patients.
C. Communicates vital sign information with the admitting/triage nurse.
D. May provide basic first aid under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
E. Assist the patient to their assigned room and help with undressing and gowning.
F. May utilize/assist with the application and removal of non-invasive monitoring equipment.
1. Cardiac Monitor
2. Pulse Oximeter
3. Non-invasive blood pressure monitor
4. Nasal 02
G. Perform veni-puncture, heel stick and finger stick as ordered, according to hospital protocol.
H. Perform G-glucose when ordered, using appropriate technique and equipment.
I. Assist with the collection of specimens and transport in accordance with the universal precaution policy.
J. Set up patients for examinations and procedures.
K. Performs vital signs.
L. Assist with wound cleaning.
M. Assist with the setup and preservation of sterile fields for patient procedures.
N. Assist with aseptic and sterile dressing application.
O. Assist nurse/physician with the application of orthopedic splints/casting.
P. May obtain catheterized urine specimen after demonstrating competency according to established standards and procedure.
Q. Performs 12-lead EKG as ordered, according to hospital protocol
R. Assists with CPR under the direction of a licensed nurse/physician in critical situations.
S. Transports patients by stretcher or wheelchair to other areas of the hospital.
T. Participates in monitoring of department indicators that reflect PCT performance.
U. Identifies departmental tech issues and communicates them to the appropriate person.
V. Cleans lists and send sterile instruments to decontamination for processing.
W. Performs daily instrument counts and communicates shortages to Charge Nurse.
X. Assist nurses with recording patient charge items and investigating billing questions
Y. Order Entry
III Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and all Federal and State regulatory guidelines.
IV Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.