Registered Sonographer - Griffin OB/GYN
Thomaston, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Registered Sonographer-OB/GYN-Griffin
Shift: FT Days
**Sign on Bonus Eligible**
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
- Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
- Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
- Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
- Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
- Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
- Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
- Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Dialogs with patient/family
- Asks clarifying questions.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
- Preps the patient for the procedure.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
- Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams. Education and Communication
- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
- Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
- Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
- Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
- Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
- Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control
- Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate.
- Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as needed.
- Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
- Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
- Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies Operations
- Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
- Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
- Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
- Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
- Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
- Ability to operate all work stations associated with the US department.
- Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.
- Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
- Takes call when necessary
- Any other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Basic Life Support 1.00 Required
BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required
BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required
Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI 2.00 Required
Registered Medical Sonographer 2.00 Required
ARRT Sonography 2.00 Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and
Minimum 1 year clinical experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
Able to independently perform job functions.
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors.
Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
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Respiratory Therapy Manager
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
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Assist the Director of Respiratory Care Services with all aspects of the Clinical Operations of the department including but not limited to:
Budget preparation
Long and Short term planning and implementation of process improvement projects, attendance and participation in multidisciplinary teams
Staff development, medication administration, program development
Initiation of Strategic plan, Performance Improvement monitoring
Customer service initiatives, Maintaining positive relationships within the department and with medical staff, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Involved in Long Term and Short Term Planning
Analyzes Data to determine performance improvement opportunities
Evaluates current state and looks for opportunities for department growth and new innovative procedures and activities.
Supports the budget process, providing information relative to capital, operating, and staffing needs.
Completes assessment of department needs and initiates a plan to address those needs
Encourage innovation and process change to improve patient care and customer satisfaction
Leads and participates on department and hospital wide committees and groups to enhance delivery of services and customer service initiatives. Demonstrates project management skills necessary to multi-task and finalize projects and initiatives.
Provides follow-up to customer service complaints, including patient/customer interview, staff interview and completion of required documentation and reporting.
Supports hospital and departmental mission and vision.
Provides leadership in the advancement of Respiratory Care and its staff
Assures staff schedules are maintained and staffing levels are adjusted as necessary to achieve desired productivity levels.
Maintains adherence to budget.
Able to explain variances and make adjustments to meet goals.
Acts as an example to respiratory care staff in the area of professionalism and commitment to the respiratory care profession and the hospital.
Supports activities which promote the recognition and growth of respiratory care services within the hospital and community. Participates in and encourages recognition of staff and activities which promote the profession of respiratory care
Promote and Enhance Professional Growth and Development
Assists in the development of department educational program and assuring its completion
Participates in the disciplinary process including counseling, development of action plans and progressive discipline.
Maintains a relationship with outside entities involved in the development of staff including state and national respiratory care organizations and hospital associated groups.
Assures the delivery of quality care in an efficient and safe manner
Executes project management for all hospital respiratory, laboratories, and other regulatory body requirements.
Assists in the selection of equipment, supplies, staffing models, modalities, etc.
Assists in the selection and monitoring of department performance improvement initiatives
Works with quality and safety to address hospital and department issues for which respiratory care is involved.
Assists in the development, review and modification of department policies and procedures.
Monitors the activities and progress of assigned staff.
Assumes responsibility for all other duties assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Minimum Education:
Accredited Program Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Upon Hire Preferred
NRP-I - NRP - Instructor Upon Hire Preferred
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support Upon Hire Preferred
PALS-I - PALS - Instructor Upon Hire Preferred
NBRC-CPFT - Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Upon Hire Preferred
NBRC-RPFT - Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Upon Hire Preferred
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years to five years of RT experience
Minimum 2 years to four years in healthcare supervisory/ management experience
Required Minimum Skills:
Problem solving and resolution
Positive customer service / interpersonal relationships
Ability to analyze data and arrive at conclusions
Exhibit critical thinking skills
Exceptional written and verbal interactions
Ability to lead a group and develop educational presentations
Strong data, analytical and computer skills required
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Personal Trainer
Alpharetta, GA job
Lead inspiring, results-driven workouts for members at every level, and grow your client base in a collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven trainer looking to gain hands-on experience and advance in a rapidly expanding health club company.
What You'll Do:
Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
Lead new-member orientations, pre-exercise biometrics, and goal setting
Deliver safe, personalized training sessions and track client progress
Build and maintain a client base (minimum 12 client hours/week) and meet booking targets
Prospect and convert leads during floor hours, events, and Smart Start
Manage schedule, submit monthly session forecasts, and arrange substitutes as needed
Complete required training, follow club procedures, and work flexible hours
What We're Looking For:
Outstanding verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills
Ability to motivate, nurture, and build rapport quickly with members
Demonstrated selling and prospecting skills
Highly organized, punctual, and detail oriented
Friendly, enthusiastic, professional appearance and demeanor
Quick learner with ability to apply new knowledge and coaching techniques.
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Certified personal Trainer
CPR and AED Certified
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education
Ability to bend, stand, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
1 year of personal training experience
Benefits & Perks
Complimentary club membership + guest privileges
Discounts on training, spa services, programs, and apparel
Employee referral bonus
In-house Certification + Continuing Education
Full-Time Only: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Mammography Procedural Technologist
Atlanta, GA job
The Mammography Procedural Tech II is responsible for ensuring the department remains in compliance with MQSA regulations (QA/QC). The Mammography Procedural Techn II provides daily oversight of department, training/orientation, and general leadership. The Mammography Procedural Tech II will perform a variety of screening, diagnostic, and biopsy procedures in a safe and efficient manner; review and transmit images and reports to appropriate physicians. Essential Responsibilities:
Patient Care: Performs a variety of mammography procedures. Documents patient assessment and history. Provides patient education. Applies the professions code of ethics in all aspects of practice and is competent in all relative skills for a Mammographer. Complies with all governing regulations. Escalates all unusual (not typical) situations to the supervisor in a timely manner. Troubleshoots and manages equipment concerns to include engaging service vendor. Stocks and cleans exam rooms/work areas. Other duties as assigned.
QA/QC: Works closely with supervisor to govern department QA/QC review (MSDS, Equipment cleanliness, Viewing/Reading Station cleanliness, Daily room cleaning checklist, Eyewash checklist, Drug box inventory, Emergency box checklist, Electrical Safety, Physicist surveys).
Department Oversight: Partners with supervisor to manage clinical, quality, and professional department operations. Prepares department for daily workload by determining staff assignments & coordinating lunch schedules. Monitors appropriate usage and ordering of medical and office supplies. Manages member concerns on an ongoing basis and in the supervisors absence. Site Coordinator for student technologist. Monitors learning experience daily, fills out evaluations weekly, and completes competency forms as needed. Assists with the design and implementation of Diagnostic Imaging processes/procedures/policies. Assists supervisor with interviews, staffing, staff meetings, and special projects.
Preceptor of all new technologists, providing training on equipment and patient care services.
Perform at least 1 training in-service annually.
Prebiopsy Set Up: prepares equipment, supplies and patient for biopsy procedure.
PostOp: Assists in transport of patient to recovery, cleans exam room, restocks supplies.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum three (3) years as a mammographer.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist
Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated collaborative/team oriented work style.
Demonstrated strong clinical knowledge base and judgment, preferably in ambulatory care setting.
Ability to analyze, integrate, and use quantitative data/information in making business decisions and problem solving.
Understanding of the Kaiser Permanentes core values and service model.
Demonstration of good judgment, organizational skills and professionalism.
Knowledge of EH&S, OSHA, MQSA, ACR, Radiation Safety and Protection.
General knowledge of policies and procedures for the delivery of healthcare services.
Computer Skills; Microsoft Office.
Registration in multiple disciplines.
Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
Complete a Customer Service Assessment.
Graduate of accredited diagnostic imaging program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
Inpatient Pharmacy, Manager (Columbia County)
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Clinical Pharmacy Manager shall identify, develop, implement and monitor clinical pharmacy programs for his/her respective WellStar Hospital. They will supervise the pharmacy clinical pharmacists, PGY-1 residents, and clinical dietitians in matters pertaining to clinical pharmacy practice. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will assist to coordinate the clinical pharmacy activities/reports/programs for the WHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; develop clinical strategies to improve therapy outcomes while reducing costs; develop and implement educational/instructional programs to train pharmacy personnel in contemporary clinical pharmacy practice; and provide training and educational opportunities to enhance the clinical knowledge of pharmacy personnel. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will comply with the policies and procedures established by the WHS, federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy, and the rules and standards established by the regulatory agencies (e.g., TJC, Medicare, etc) involved in provision of health care. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Clinical Pharmacy Management * Coordinate and supervise the clinical pharmacy program for his/her respective WellStar Hospital. * Responsible for the day to day clinical pharmacy operations. * Develop and implement new clinical pharmacy programs to enhance patient care. * Develop and implement a program to train/educate pharmacists in clinical pharmacy practice including, but not limited to, nutritional support, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetic dosing (aminoglycosides, vancomycin, renal dosing of medications primarily eliminated via the kidneys, etc.). * Supplement clinical functions during clinical pharmacist vacations, vacancies, increased patient load, etc. * Counsels or take disciplinary action as necessary when clinical pharmacy personnel violate established policies, procedures, rule, regulation or accepted standards. * Interview, hire and train clinical pharmacists and clinical dietitians as required within the Pharmacy Department. * Interface directly or through designated clinical pharmacist representatives with the Medical Staff on selected topics involving the WellStar Health System Pharmacy Department, e.g., Cardiology, Oncology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Anesthesiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, etc. * Provide or delegate responsibility for inservice education for pharmacy personnel, nursing and ancillary services as needed. * Assist or assign personnel to determining/reviewing adverse drug events (ADEs), including adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and Medication Errors. * Assist in preparing recommended therapeutic interchanges for use in the WellStar Health System during medication shortages. * Coordinate the clinical portion of the WellStar Health System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including: developing and editing drug monographs, MUE data collection and summaries, clinical pharmacy guidelines/protocols, proposed therapeutic interchanges, documents involving clinical pharmacy practice for the WellStar Health System Assists DOP * Assist in developing clinical rules for the computer system purchased/adopted by the Pharmacy Department (may include clinical rules for CPOE software) * Review/assess software for use in the clinical pharmacy program for the WellStar Health System * Attend meetings with pharmaceutical representatives to discuss appropriate product use. * Ensure that the pharmacy is in clinical compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. * Adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations established by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. * Assist the DOP in writing and implementing department and system policies and procedures pertaining to clinical pharmacy practice. * Develop and administer a pharmacotherapeutic strategic plan to reduce costs and provide quality care. * Monitor expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses. * Assist the DOP in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets. * Educate facility clinical staff on appropriate utilization of medications. * Assume responsibility and work independently on special projects as assigned by the DOP or WellStar Senior Management. Communicate issues and concerns, both internal and external, to the DOP Clinical Pharmacy Services * Assume other responsibilities as required to maintain high quality clinical pharmacy services. * Establishes work schedules to provide sufficient clinical personnel to meet the needs of the facility (as approved by WellStars senior management and board through the budgetary process). * Perform annual evaluations/appraisals for clinical pharmacists, PGY-1 residents and clinical dietitians. * Conduct and document regularly scheduled clinical staff meetings. * Represent the Pharmacy Department on WellStar Health System Committees, e.g., Medication Use, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Represent the Pharmacy Department on his/her respective WellStar Hospital Committees, Medication Performance Improvement, Infection Prevention Performance Improvement, Service Line Cabinets Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RPH - Reg Pharmacist
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Oriented and knowledgeable in the specialized functions of a hospital pharmacy Required and Worked a minimum of three (3) years in a hospital pharmacy Required and Worked in a supervisory capacity in a hospital pharmacy for a minimum of one (1) year or in a clinical or community setting for a period of two (2) years. Required and Knowledgeable of hospital financial systems (general ledger, P&L statements, budgetary process, billing programs, etc) preferable. Preferred and Knowledgeable in the use of automated dispensing system preferable Required and Knowledgeable of computerized hospital pharmacy systems preferable Required Required Minimum Skills: Demonstrated leadership qualities. Ability to supervise both professional and non-professional employees. Demonstrated ability to work with other Hospital Departments and Department Managers. Ability to converse and work with Medical Staff. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Strong customer service attitude. Ability to think/act independently as required by situation
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Fitness Director
Carrollton, GA job
Join a fast-growing health-club company! Lead and develop our fitness team, create memorable member experiences, and drive personal training growth - all while keeping the floor safe, welcoming, and fun as you help members crush their goals.
What you'll do:
Recruit, coach, and manage a team of professional trainers
Run New Member Orientation, movement assessments, and trainer-led programs
Build PT revenue: set goals, track performance, and hit targets
Oversee day-to-day fitness ops: schedules, payroll input, billing, and equipment checks
Ensure facility safety, respond to member concerns, and act as Manager-on-Duty when needed
Collaborate with the GM to plan budgets, reports, and growth strategies.
Lead from the Front!
Who you are:
A people leader who loves coaching trainers and inspiring members
Organized, sales-focused, and comfortable with basic reporting and systems
Friendly, professional, and ready to work flexible club hours
What we're looking for:
Nationally recognized personal training certification (required).
Current CPR/AED certification (required).
Experience in fitness management or personal training (preferred).
Degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related field (preferred).
Benefits & Perks:
Complimentary club membership + guest privileges
Discounts on training, spa services, programs, and apparel
Employee referral bonus
In-house Certification + Continuing Education
Full-Time Only: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
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Registered Nurse (RN), Surgery/Bariatric- Acute Care
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Shift: Full-time Nights 7p-7a
Overview
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
A.Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
B.Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
C.Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care.
D.Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration
A.Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
B.Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
C.Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development and Initiative
A.Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
B.Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Evidence Based Practice and Research
A.Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
B.Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems' safety absolutes
C.Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Resources and Support
A.Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
B.Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
C.Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
Less than 1 year Completion of accredited/ approved school of nursing with requisition clinical hours Required
direct patient care experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Reg Nurse (Single State) Required
RN - Multi-state Compact Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS - Instructor Required
BLS - Provisional Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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Technologist, Ultrasound
Atlanta, GA job
Ultrasound Technologist -performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs Ultrasound Examinations.
Documents patient assessment and history.
Provides patient education.
Operates computer and ultrasound equipment for image production and documentation.
Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal images.
Enters and properly completes all patient information including exam charges and supplies into the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Prepares films for interpretation by the radiologist in an accurate and timely manner.
Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to unique needs of the department and respond appropriately.
Communicate abnormal situations to proper sources in a way that facilitates resolution and/or tracking.
Actively engages other health care providers (radiologist, surgeons, specialist, and mammographers) to ensure quality, continuity and appropriateness of care.
Follows department procedures/processes/policies.
Practices safety measures in radiography by adhering to all governing regulations.
Follows universal precautions, infection control guidelines and sterile technique.
Complies with all governing regulations.
Stocks and cleans exam rooms/work areas.
Other duties as assigned.
Applies the professions code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum one (1) year experience in Ultrasonography a minimum (will only accept new graduates from KPGA affiliated ultrasound program educational institutions).
Education
Graduate of AMA approved Ultrasonography Program.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum two (2) years experience in Ultrasonography preferred.
Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
Digital Platforms Product Manager
Alpharetta, GA job
Job Title: Digital Platforms Product Manager
Job Country: United States (US)
Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:
Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.
At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit ***************
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This is not just a development role. It's a strategic role that blends digital experience architecture with platform governance, team development, and cross-functional collaboration. You will oversee our internet digital ecosystem, define scalable processes, and champion both web and mobile technology strategies.
This role will be required to be onsite at our Alpharetta Corporate office as well as at our Innovation and Development Lab, located in the Corporate Innovation Center at Georgia Tech in Midtown Atlanta.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Digital Governance & Web Presence Oversight:
Own the end-to-end digital architecture for public websites, mobile applications, and internal platforms.
Conduct comprehensive audits of Avanos' existing web infrastructure and digital experiences to identify opportunities for modernization, consolidation, and scalability-while also evaluating and addressing specific security risks and vulnerabilities.
Establish governance models for digital content, security, compliance, and performance.
Define and enforce standards, best practices, and development frameworks across digital platforms.
Develop clear team roles, standard operating procedures (SOPs), onboarding materials, and documentation.
Guide strategic vendor relationships, agency collaboration, and internal partnerships.
Website, Mobile & Backend Development:
Architect and guide delivery of enterprise-scale content management ecosystems-such as WordPress-including oversight of custom themes, plugins, and multisite configurations. This role requires experience in such platforms but does not entail primary hands-on development responsibilities.
Lead cross-platform mobile app development using React Native for iOS and Android, with end-to-end deployment capabilities.
Implement immersive front-end solutions using React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and tools like A-Frame or Three.js.
Manage secure and scalable backend services in Node.js, PHP, and MySQL/SQL environments.
DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure Management:
Drive CI/CD strategy using GitHub Actions, ensuring consistency across development, test, and production environments.
Maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred; AWS/Docker acceptable).
Oversee domain and subdomain management, SSL lifecycle, and global DNS architecture.
Champion compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and enterprise security protocols.
Your Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in digital strategy, platform governance, and cross-functional leadership, spanning 7+ years in digital ecosystems (web and backend) and including at least 3-5 years of strategic or technical leadership roles.
Experience with mobile app development (e.g., React Native), CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) a plus
Knowledge of e-commerce systems (SFDC Commerce Cloud, Shopify, etc.) Candidates should have experience overseeing implementations and technical decision-making.
Hands-on experience with React, Node.js, MySQL/SQL, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
Proven experience with website security management, domain governance, and accessibility compliance-not just familiarity.
Direct experience implementing and maintaining cookie policy libraries (e.g., OneTrust, Cookiebot) and related compliance workflows.
Strong knowledge of CSC domain management, DNS, and SSL configuration.
Familiarity with cookie policy libraries (e.g., OneTrust, Cookiebot) and compliance workflows.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Salary Range:
The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $107,681 - $179,432. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.
Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here
Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.
Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.
Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.
Avanos also offers the following:
benefits on day 1
free onsite gym
onsite cafeteria
HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
uncapped sales commissions
Vice President, Research & Development
Alpharetta, GA job
Job Title: Vice President, Research & Development
Job Country: United States (US)
Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:
Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.
At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit ***************
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced VP of Research and Development.
The VP of Research and Development (R&D) is responsible for defining and executing the company's innovation and product development strategy, ensuring a pipeline of differentiated compliant, and commercially successful medical devices. This leader shapes the organization's technology vision and oversees the full continuum of innovation - from technology exploration, concept generation, product development, and commercialization. They partner cross-functionally to deliver solutions that advance patient outcomes, strengthen the company's competitive position and drive business growth. The VP of Research and Development provides both strategic direction and hands-on leadership to multi-disciplinary teams and drives the development of technical capabilities, adherence to design controls, and effective design transfers that enable high-quality product launches This role will be an on-site role based in Alpharetta, GA.
Key Responsibilities:
Defines the innovation roadmap, prioritizing opportunities based on unmet clinical needs, market potential, and technical feasibility
Establishes and maintains a strong R&D governance model (Product Development Process stage gates) ensuring disciplined portfolio management and timely decision-making
Oversees all phases of new product development, including concept, feasibility, design and development, verification and validation, design transfer, and post-market stability.
Drives excellence in design controls, risk management, human factors, and process validations
Ensure alignment between R&D, Commercial, Operations, Quality, Clinical and Regulatory to facilitate launch readiness
Promotes the development of relationships with external designers and manufacturers that bring capabilities and capacity that support our strategy
Partners with universities, external research groups, suppliers, contract designers and manufacturers, and others to expand the company's innovation network
Fosters a culture of innovation that balances speed, quality and compliance
Builds and develops a high-performing R&D organization with a clear succession, career development plans, and goals and objectives
Ensures that R&D activities comply with global regulatory and quality system requirements (FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDR, and MDSAP).
Supports preparation of regulatory submissions
A minimum of 25% travel will be required.
Your qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Life Sciences field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Engineering within the medical device industry, with at least 7 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Strong knowledge of medical device development processes, including design controls, risk management, and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, etc.).
Proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams in the development of complex medical devices and bringing Class II or III medical devices from concept to launch.
Strong understanding of regulatory, quality, and clinical interface in a global medical device environment
Proven track record of successfully managing relationships with contract designers and manufacturers in the development of complex medical devices.
Expertise in systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management, system architecture design, integration, and testing.
Experience developing business cases and facilitating project updates to leadership team
Financial and strategic acumen, being able to evaluate trade-offs between innovation, cost, and time to market.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Builds a culture of accountability, innovation and collaboration
Preferred:
Experience in the development of Class II and Class III medical devices.
Knowledge of disposable products and electro-mechanical systems.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Salary Range:
The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $220,000.00 - $265,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits.
Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here
Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.
Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.
Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.
Avanos also offers the following:
benefits on day 1
free onsite gym
onsite cafeteria
HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
uncapped sales commissions
20981 - Infection Preventionist II (Columbia County)
Grovetown, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Required Minimum Education: Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
CIC - Cert in Infection Control
RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Required Minimum Skills:
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Executive Director, Nursing - Emergency Services
Augusta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Job Summary:
The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management for five (5) to twenty (20) cost centers for a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This executive is a member of the chief nursing officer's or AVP Nursing's administrative team and serves as their designee for assigned responsibilities. This leader effectively partners with hospital leadership, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their service line and to meet the hospital's vision, mission and goals. This role has a range of approximately 200 600 FTEs in a medium or large complex case setting that is 350 to 800 beds. This EDON also handles a budget with a range from 60 to 300 million dollars.
The Executive Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers/directors or departments and who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, fiscal accountability, and employment of transformational leadership., instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The executive director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successful applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This executive employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This executive ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments.
It is expected that all Nurse Leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity
Successfully works with the nurse administrators and supervisors to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas.
Priority clinical operations areas of focus:
o Lead care teaming redesign across 65+ primary care locations
o Oversee implementation of clinical quality programs as it relates to back office process and workflow
o Act as SME for nursing process, policy, and procedure in the ambulatory setting, and support across the continuum
o Development and oversight of ongoing annual learning programs for licensed and unlicensed staff including preceptorship
o Support clinical competency of licensed and unlicensed staff
o Lead continued development and implementation of nursing/clinical structure into clinical operations across all practice sites
o Process owner/leader for Employee Health Covid Pathway for all Wellstar employees
Resources and Support
Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills
Serves to support the nursing administrators and supervisors to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities.
Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises each others performance to achieve quality and safety goals
Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics
Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills
Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff
Professional Development
Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce.
Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities
Evidence Based Practice and Research
Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards.
Applies the effective use of data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Either a Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Nursing is required.
Masters degree is required.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact is required.
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor is required.
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) is required.
Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.
National certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty is preferred.
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. and
Minimum 5 years of progressive operational leadership in a manager or director level role is required.
Required Minimum Skills:
Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building
a knowledge of the health care environment
leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process ability to use systems thinking- and inspire, coach others to be successful
model the way for professional practice
professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff
and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources.
Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing
strategy and operations for running a business unit(s)
and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions.
Supports shared governance or shared decision making
manage the design and delivery of care that in based on evidence and focused on quality and safety.
Knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements assuring that these are upheld while advancing industry standards through the achievement of goals by effective management and measurement of outcomes.
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Cardiovascular Technologist 2 - Cath Lab- Fulltime Days
Hiram, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Job Summary:
Cardiac Cath Tech experience /RCIS strongly preferred
Growing Cath Lab on Magnet Designated Wellstar Paulding campus
Functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath and/or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The cardiovascular technologist II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures or graduate of a CVT program. The cardiovascular technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Skills
* Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or EP competencies
* May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
* Able to use critical thinking skills
* Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
* Preps and educates the patient for procedure
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
Job Responsibilities
* Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
* Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours
* Knows existing lines of communication and authority
* Handles communications properly
* Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
* Transports patients as needed
* Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
* Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
* Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness
* Completes necessary paperwork
* Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
* Maintains stock levels and outdates
* Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
* Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
* Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
* Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
* Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure
Quality and Patient Safety
* Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
* Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
* Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
* Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
* Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
Patient Education
* Responsible for patient, family/support system education
* Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
* Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Health Science or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred or Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist-Preferred
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist Upon Hire Preferred and
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Minimum 1 year cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Required Minimum Skills:
Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.
Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.
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Personal Trainer - Stretch & Recovery Specialist
Peachtree City, GA job
At Onelife Fitness, we believe fitness isn't just about training harder - it's about recovering smarter. As a Stretch & Recovery Specialist, you'll empower members to move, perform, and recover at their best by delivering individualized stretch, mobility, and recovery sessions in a supportive, results-driven environment. You'll blend your expertise in fitness and recovery with our club's resources to help members prevent injury, reduce soreness, improve flexibility, and maximize overall performance. With over 70+ locations, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, build lasting client relationships, and make a real impact on member well-being.
What You'll Do:
Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
Lead new-member orientations, pre-exercise biometrics, and goal setting
Deliver safe, personalized training sessions and track client progress
Build and maintain a client base (minimum 12 client hours/week) and meet booking targets
Prospect and convert leads during floor hours, events, and Smart Start
Manage schedule, submit monthly session forecasts, and arrange substitutes as needed
Complete required training, follow club procedures, and work flexible hours
What We're Looking For:
Outstanding verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills
Ability to motivate, nurture, and build rapport quickly with members
Demonstrated selling and prospecting skills
Highly organized, punctual, and detail oriented
Friendly, enthusiastic, professional appearance and demeanor
Quick learner with ability to apply new knowledge and coaching techniques.
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Certified personal Trainer
CPR and AED Certified
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education
Ability to bend, stand, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
1 year of personal training experience
Benefits & Perks
Complimentary club membership + guest privileges
Discounts on training, spa services, programs, and apparel
Employee referral bonus
In-house Certification + Continuing Education
Full-Time Only: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
US FITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Know Your Rights
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
RN Assistant Nurse Mgr-OR Surgical Services
Austell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Hours: 9AM-7:30PM or 10AM-8:30PMJob Summary:
The assistant nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who provides support and works in conjunction with the nurse manager of a specific unit(s) or service. He/she is viewed as aspiring to be a nurse manager and through this role to learn additional knowledge and skills through experience and mentoring by the nurse manager and the hospital/system. The assistant nurse manager must possess very good skills in communication and teamwork and serve as a mentor for others while learning the responsibilities of his/her role. Together with the nurse manager, the assistant nurse manager uses his/her knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes. The assistant nurse manager upholds the nurse manager's direction and actively leads staff in the performance of their daily activities and participates in their performance reviews, as well as coaching and counseling as appropriate.
In collaboration with the nurse manager, holds staff accountable for the delivery of care and services through effective communication, observation, and the management and measurement of specific interventions/practices and their associated outcomes. This key leader plays a significant role in assisting the nurse manager in achieving clinical and financial goals along with management of human/material resources as delegated. He/she also plays a pivotal role in staff recruitment, mentoring and retention. He/She models the way to foster teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. Role specific competencies, responsibilities, roles and functions are based on Professional Practice
Model, 5 Star Nursing.
It is expected that all RN Assistant Nurse Managers are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals..
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Resources and Support
* Engages staff in decision making via shared governance processes and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence. Supports the nurse manager as his/her designee and provides evolving leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit(s)
* Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and is a member of ones professional organization
* Serves to support the charge nurse and other nurse leaders on the unit to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended serves as a resource for all staff and accepts additional responsibilities in the nurse managers absence.
* Assists with budget development and supports monitoring and meeting fiscal outcomes for the work unit. Self-directed in learning how to apply lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care.
Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
* Effectively communicates to diverse workforce and enjoys mentoring others while learning the necessary skills for progressive responsibilities in nursing management. Works in collaboration with the nurse manager to hold all staff at point of care accountable for performance standards
* Creates opportunities for self and staff to grow and implements a healthy, safe, desirable work place that ensure for the retention and recruitment of qualified staff now and in the future.
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Promote staff competency in clinical care delivery
* Holds self and staff to the highest professional and ethical standards, ensuring corporate compliance standards, clinical competency, etc. are met. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership
* Successfully works with nurse managers to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas
Professional Development
* Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and as a member of ones professional organization.
* Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and informal educational offerings to enhance understanding of how health care is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Effectively identifies areas of performance improvement of staff and clinical systems. Supports nurse leader projects to improve the same - includes assuring service meets or exceed licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards
* Advances managerial skills to effectively use data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
National certification in nursing administration Upon Hire Preferred
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building;
desires to see progressive nursing management roles and enjoys/seeks opportunities to coach and mentor others.
Seeks to learn and demonstrate progressive skills in the business of managing a patient care unit or service by obtaining the commitment and productivity of nursing staff.
Must be a continuous learner who seeks to better understands health care financing;
strategy and operations for running a business unit(s); and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions. Supports shared governance or shared decision making;
manage the design and delivery of care that in based on evidence and focused on quality and safety.
Demonstrates interest and aptitude to achieve knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements.
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FP&A Director - Customer Enablement
Atlanta, GA job
Responsibilities Location(s) Hartford, Connecticut, Albany, New York, Annapolis, Maryland, Atlanta, Georgia, Augusta, Maine, Austin, Texas, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bismarck, North Dakota, Boise, Idaho, Boston, Massachusetts, Carson City, Nevada, Remote Status Regular Job ID REQ-056158
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a global team in managing a ~$400M P&L within PerkinElmer, focusing on key financial metrics (revenue, margins, price/volume/mix, customer past dues, salesforce effectiveness, etc.) to drive business performance.
* Partner with commercial leadership to deliver actionable financial insights that drive revenue growth and maximize profitability, leveraging detailed analysis to enable data-driven decision-making.
* Develops structured, driver-based FP&A models following best practices and leveraging advanced scenario and sensitivity analysis techniques.
* Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership, offering recommendations to navigate ambiguity, accelerate profitable growth, and implement new technologies and processes to enhance financial and operational decision-making.
* Develop and implement the annual operating plan and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals, and providing insights into performance. Oversee both annual and long-term financial planning cycles, analyzing market trends, gross margins, headcount, and other key drivers.
* Support key commercial deals, providing input on pricing, contract structures, and financial viability to drive profitability.
* Lead efforts to improve financial processes and drive operational efficiency, eliminating non-value-added activities, enhancing data governance and reporting, and collaborating across teams to optimize financial operations.
* Manage special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting, providing insights to support decision-making and ensure alignment with emerging business needs and strategies.
* Build and lead a high-performing, diverse team, fostering a commercial-centric culture
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
* 10+ years of relevant business experience in Finance, Analytics, Pricing or Product Management with a track record of scalable success, including leading a team
Preferred Qualifications:
* Proven experience leading global teams in a matrixed, multi-cultural organization
* Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with business leaders and cross-functional teams
* Experience building driver-based revenue/cost models and
Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN) - Douglasville ENT
Douglasville, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Under general direction of the physician and/or office manager, provides nursing care of patient, plans and oversees departmental staff nursing activities ensuring effective nursing services are provided, and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized. The function of the Nurse Supervisor is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse and staff. Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Services Department, the Nurse Supervisor will promote clinical competency as well as maintain clinical quality control through leading and supporting survey readiness efforts as it relates to back office clinical operations. The Nurse Supervisor is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Office Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Clinical Champion Forum. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Nurse Supervisors are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Professional Responsibility * Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. * B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. * C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., huddles; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. * D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. * Teamwork and Collaboration * A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. * B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. * Professional Development and Initiative * A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population specific education. * B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and unlicensed staff or students) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment. * Evidence Based Practice and Research * A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products. * B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. May serve as practice Safety Coach. * C. Participates in data collection poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. * Resources and Support * A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. * B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with Practice Managers and/or Clinical Services and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes for relevant patient populations. * C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Professional Responsibility Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. * B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. * C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., huddles; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. * D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. * Teamwork and Collaboration * A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. * B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. * Professional Development and Initiative * A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population specific education. * B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and unlicensed staff or students) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment. * Evidence Based Practice and Research * A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products. * B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. May serve as practice Safety Coach. * C. Participates in data collection poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. * Resources and Support * A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. * B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with Practice Managers and/or Clinical Services and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes for relevant patient populations. * C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Leadership * Plans, organizes, and facilitates staff to provider patient care; evaluates care and ensures customer satisfaction; oversees the departments daily staffing requirements; orients clinical staff to their job responsibilities; provides leadership in clinical problem solving. * Assists with staff recruitment; ensures an orientation plan for new staff members; and provides timely feedback; evaluates and schedules in-service/training as needed; serves as liaison with physicians. * Implements and interprets organizational policies and procedures and nursing standards and regulations. * Utilize evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives. * Work with Clinical Services in development of clinical competencies for non-provider clinical staff. * Will lead check off process of annual competencies for non-provider clinical staff. * Along with Practice Manager, will ensure all nursing/MA staff maintains appropriate credentials and/or licensure. * Attends monthly Clinical Champion meetings, shares information with practice staff, and leads in implementation of best practices. Practice Operations * Maintains appropriate staffing and supply par levels to achieve practice goals. * Contributes to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence. * Acts as liaison with Clinical Informatics as it relates to EHR training needs Leadership * Plans, organizes, and facilitates staff to provider patient care; evaluates care and ensures customer satisfaction; oversees the departments daily staffing requirements; orients clinical staff to their job responsibilities; provides leadership in clinical problem solving. * Assists with staff recruitment; ensures an orientation plan for new staff members; and provides timely feedback; evaluates and schedules in-service/training as needed; serves as liaison with physicians. * Implements and interprets organizational policies and procedures and nursing standards and regulations. * Utilize evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives. * Work with Clinical Services in development of clinical competencies for non-provider clinical staff. * Will lead check off process of annual competencies for non-provider clinical staff. * Along with Practice Manager, will ensure all nursing/MA staff maintains appropriate credentials and/or licensure. * Attends monthly Clinical Champion meetings, shares information with practice staff, and leads in implementation of best practices. Compliance and Risk Management * Supports and applies a working knowledge of WellStar Health Systems Standard and Department Policies and Procedures, as well as policies and procedures specific to the Medical Group. * Upholds all applicable regulatory agency guidelines. * Leads back office clinical quality initiatives regarding Survey Readiness. * May serve as practice Safety Coach. * Participate in clinical site assessments. Human resource Management * Adheres to WellStar Health Systems policy and procedures to human resource * Management and applies such policies and procedures consistently with input from MGR/DPO. * Assist with hiring process with input from MGR/DPO. * Appropriately delegates responsibilities to clinical staff and provides oversight Compliance and Risk Management * Supports and applies a working knowledge of WellStar Health Systems Standard and Department Policies and Procedures, as well as policies and procedures specific to the Medical Group. * Upholds all applicable regulatory agency guidelines. * Leads back office clinical quality initiatives regarding Survey Readiness. * May serve as practice Safety Coach. * Participate in clinical site assessments. Human resource Management * Adheres to WellStar Health Systems policy and procedures to human resource * Management and applies such policies and procedures consistently with input from MGR/DPO. * Assist with hiring process with input from MGR/DPO. * Appropriately delegates responsibilities to clinical staff and provides oversight Practice Operations * Maintains appropriate staffing and supply par levels to achieve practice goals. * Contributes to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence. * Acts as liaison with Clinical Informatics as it relates to EHR training needs. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in nursing Required and Bachelor's Degree in nursing Preferred Associate's Degree in nursing Required and Bachelor's Degree in nursing Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Current/ active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia. Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse Required or Will consider one year experience as a licensed RN or licensed LPN - also with more than two years experience in a physician practice setting as an LPN or CMA Required and Supervisory or leadership experience Preferred and Specific experience in practice specialty Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to implement national nursing standards, knowledge of health care and medical procedures, interpersonal/human relations skills, attentiveness to detail, interact positively with staff, providers and patients, manage time efficiently, delegate and team building skills are required. Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. The employee should also be able to adhere to the WellStar Credo and Code of Conduct.
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CT Technologist Reg Nights Rotating Weekends
Hiram, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America) Job Summary:
**Significant Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified, experienced candidate**
Thurs, Fri, and every other weekend 2:30p-3a.Must also be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care
* Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
* Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
* Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
* Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
* Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
* Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
* Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Dialogs with patient/family
* Asks clarifying questions.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
* Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
* Preps the patient for the procedure.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
* Maintains competency with venipuncture.
Equipment
* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
* Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Education and Communication
* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
* Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
* Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
* Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
* Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
* Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits
* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
* Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
* Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
* Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
Operations
* Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
* Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
* Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
* Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
* Ability to operate all work stations associated with the CT department.
* Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS.
* Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
* Takes call when necessary
* Any other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology.
Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARRT Radiography
ARRT Computed Tomography
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required and
Less than 1 year experience in CT Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.
Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer recommended Quality Control tests.
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RN - Acute Care- Cardiac Telemetry- Full-Time Day Shift
Roswell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills. practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
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Nurse Manager- Outpatient Oncology Clinic-Marietta
Austell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Registered Nurse Manager-Oncology-Marietta
Shift: FT Day
The nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a specific unit(s) or service through the effective use of knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes. The nurse manager is the standard bearer on his/her unit and holds all participants on his/her unit accountable for the delivery of care and services through effective communication; observation; and the management and measurement of specific interventions/practices and their associated outcomes. Responsibilities include clinical, financial, human and material resources deployment and associated outcomes or goals.
The Nurse Manager serves as a chief retention and safety officer and ensures that safety and quality standards are upheld or met by effective use of data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility. The Nurse Manager creates and ensures a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed its mission and goals. He/she models the way to foster communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. Role specific competencies, responsibilities, roles and functions are based on the Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals..
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Resources and Support :
* Engages staff in decision making via shared governance processes and partners with others to promote relationship-based care delivery systems that support patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management for a specific business/clinical unit(s). Possesses and uses good negotiation and mediation skills.
* Serves as the unit/programs chief retention and safety officer to manage talent and protect/carefully deploy human and material resources through effective use knowledge.
* Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care; integrates marketing and communication strategies to advance ones service line and organization as a whole
Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
* Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues which includes the ability to set standards and hold leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a healthy work place by reducing or resolving unnecessary conflict (when necessary, partnering with Human Resources), and promotes achievement of positive team dynamics
* Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with staff, departments and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and others performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills
* Creates opportunities for self and leaders/staff to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Promote staff competency in clinical care delivery
* Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership, possesses hiring skills and supports effective orientation and onboarding of new staff, advances the field through transformational executive leadership and scholarly activity
* Successfully employs change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Possesses skill and exercises necessary respect while managing a varied generational and diverse leadership team and workforce
Professional Development
* Possess necessary Knowledge about health care financing and uses this knowledge and skill to ensure the effective management of human and material resources; designing and implementing systems to manage and measure outcomes to achieve expected business and clinical goals and objectives for self, staff and unit performance develops operational budget and manages it to target level performance or better
* Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and task forces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Effectively identifies areas of risk and proactively works to ensure compliance and safety standards. This includes assuring service meets or exceed licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards
* Applies the effective use of data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing required, Masters Degree in Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Required and
Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in nursing management Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building; a knowledge of the health care environment; leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process ability to use systems thinking- and inspire, coach others to be successful; model the way for professional practice; professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff; and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources.
Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing; strategy and operations for running a business unit(s); and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions.
Supports shared governance or shared decision making; manage the design and delivery of care that in based on evidence and focused on quality and safety.
Knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements assuring that these are upheld while advancing industry standards through the achievement of goals by effective management and measurement of outcomes.
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