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POSITION SUMMARY
The PACS Manager is responsible for providing technology planning and implementation services for all imaging systems technology used across imaging services such as Radiology, Cardiology, Cath Lab, and Radiology Oncology departments. This includes the management and support for hospital information system applications, including PACS, Radiology Information System (RIS), other ancillary department applications, clinical review products and point of service documentation products. Responsible for user support of RIS System, Systems PACS, and Computed Radiography Systems. Develops training curricula for the above applications and coordinates all related training efforts. Participates in the selection and implementation of new information technology products. Assists in the development and implementation of the Information Systems Long Range Plan.
The staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environments, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is a member of the health care team who assists in the delivery of total patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is a member of the health care team who assists in the delivery of total patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
- Provides routine care as outlined in the CNA skills checklist.
- Promptly reports to Team Leader any pertinent observation or factors affecting delivery of routine patient care including family complaints and unusual incidences.
- Assists in preparation of patients’ rooms and beds for admission, transfers or discharges. Accompanies patient as needed.
- Prepares patients for meals, sets up patient trays, assists in feeding patients as necessary, positions patients to avoid choking and ease in eating, and distributes water and other nourishments according to patient’s needs, regularly provide patients with fresh water. Accurately estimates percentages of meal consumed. Knows which patients are NPO or on restricted diets.
- Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly and as needed. Answers patient call lights immediately (whether assigned patient or not) and anticipates patient’s needs.
- Provides patient’s activity and comfort per mobility protocol.
- Ensures that all personal articles are secured on admission and returned to patient upon discharge. Provides education regarding correct storage of valuables, eyeglasses, and dentures; use of bed control, nurse call light system, and location of bathroom.
- Evidence of ability to manage time effectively and set priorities while maintaining flexibility.
- Always provides for patient privacy, closes curtain and/or room for all procedures. Maintains confidentiality of patients & organization information per HIPAA mandate.
- Consistently demonstrates awareness of patient rights.
- Willing to perform or offers to perform assignments/tasks/errands as request by the Nurse Manager. Willingly accepts re-assignment to other units as required.
- Assist with orientation of new personnel to the unit as assigned.
- Completes work left from the previous shift and reports all incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of care. Cooperates and aids other staff in order to complete all work assignments.
- Reports off duty to Team Leader before leaving the unit at any time; does not leave the unit at the end of the shift unless released by the Team Leader/Nurse Manager.
- Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow-through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling and transporting of specimens.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides appropriate nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) in compliance with the standards of care at AHMC Seton Medical Center and the LVN Nurse Practice Act; demonstrates respect for the individual and maintains the dignity of the patient and family unit.
QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Graduation from High School or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
- One year previous experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
- Current CA Certified Nurse Assistant certificate.
- Current Heart Saver or BCLS training required.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:
- Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of the assigned unit, Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center, Title XXII, JCHAO and other applicable state and federal laws.
- Able to work under stress and accurately perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Possesses good judgment and functions within required supervision.
- Excellent communication skills.
The Radiologic/Mammography Technologist (II, III) is responsible for performing a variety of radiographic, mammographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision, under the general direction of a radiologist and Radiology Administration. Collaborate with department and multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care and department service.
Primary Function
The Director of Quality collaborates with the Patient Experience Officer, each hospital leadership team and staff to provide strategic improvement plans with a focus on improved operations for ancillary areas. The Director of Quality is responsible for providing expertise, leadership, modeling and support in accordance with AHMC initiatives designed to improve performance and achieve sustainable high quality outcomes and results for ancillary areas.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides appropriate nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) in compliance with the standards of care at AHMC Seton Medical Center and the LVN Nurse Practice Act; demonstrates respect for the individual and maintains the dignity of the patient and family unit.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is a member of the health care team who assists in the delivery of total patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is a member of the health care team who assists in the delivery of total patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is a member of the health care team who assists in the delivery of total patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
The Infection Control Nurse shall maintain a system for active surveillance of hospital acquired infections and specific reportable community acquired infections. This designee has the authority to take measures to institute appropriate infection control precautions of isolation for a specific patient when necessary to ensure safety for all patients, family and personnel.