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Job Description Job Description Performs a variety of technical procedures that require the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program, required. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required. Previous ultrasound technologist experience, required. Job Responsibility Prepares patient for examination. Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions; Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety; Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion. Performs ultrasound procedures. Recognizes the significance of all...

Job Description Job Description Assists in coordination of the development and implementation of surge capacity plans with local health departments, emergency management and local health providers. Assists in coordinating training programs and emergency operation drills. Assists organization and outside agencies with emergency mitigation plans. Serves as a liaison to local municipal and federal emergency management authorities. Participates in the System Emergency Disaster and Response Team.. Job Responsibility Assists in the development and implementation of surge capacity plans with local health and emergency agencies. Assists in developing and implementing training classes and drills in preparation for bioterrorism emergencies. Learns techniques and protocols for emergency response and mitigation; develops system-wide goals and standards for emergency response and mitigation. Collaborates and communicates with outside agencies as needed. Assists...

Job Description Job Responsibilities: Provides patients with assistance in performing the activities of daily living. Provides equipment/supplies for and appropriately assists patients with oral and personal hygiene. Prepares patients for meals/ snacks/ liquids and assists with feeding, as needed. Assists in health care team's physical/psychological assessment of patient. Accurately measures and records patient's temperature/pulse/respiration (TPR), blood pressure, height, weight, intake/output and bowel movement, as appropriate. Collects required specimens, e.g., urine, feces, sputum. Reports any observable changes in patient's condition, treatment results, and/or patient/family concerns to the registered professional nurse. Performs Grade I decubitus care. Performs preventative skin care measures including turning, positioning and heel evaluation techniques, at appropriate intervals;...

Job Description Job Description Under immediate personal supervision of a registered Pharmacist, may practice as a pharmacist and conduct associated tasks and functions. Performs administrative staff work. Job Responsibility Assists in the preparation of medications for inpatient orders and outpatient prescriptions; types necessary labels. Assists with providing drug information to Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, patients and others, as necessary. Assists Pharmacists with preparation and labeling of compounded sterile applications. Assists with monthly medication room reviews and inspections; assures unused drugs are returned to the Pharmacy; removes outdated and recalled drugs. Prepares report for Pharmacist. Replenishes required pharmacy working and floor stock items, as required; conducts inventory checks. Maintains control records of manufactured items. Verifies invoices against drug shipments received; stores drugs in appropriate locations....

Job Description Description for Internal Candidates: 1. Assesses the patient's physiologic health status * Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; * Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; * Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; * Assesses level of pain and pain management; * Communicates/documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care. 2. Assesses patient's psychosocial health status * Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care; * Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; * Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; * Communicates and documents psychological status and...

Job Description Job Description Under the leadership of the Manager Patient Care/ Director Patient Care, the Assistant Manager has shift related fiscal, clinical and operational accountability. The ANM is responsible for a direct care unit or units within Northwell Health. Utilizing the nursing process, the Assistant Manager Patient Care is responsible for creating a safe, healthy work environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment. The role is influential in supporting a professional environment and fostering a culture where highly engaged interdisciplinary team members are able to contribute to optimal patient outcomes and to grow professionally. The Assistant Manager Patient Care maintains clinical expertise and knowledge in order to provide direct care as a key component of their role. Job Responsibility The Assistant Manager Patient Care supports the nurse manager*s implementation of the strategic...

Job Description Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility 1.Assesses the patient's physiologic health status Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; Assesses level of pain and pain...

Job Description Job Description Performs complete audiological evaluations for all age groups including special evaluations. Ensures fit of amplification devices and appropriateness of rehabilitative services. Provides counseling to patients and their families. Job Responsibility Administers examinations including detailed questionnaire and battery of tests to evaluate auditory and vestibular system; reads, interprets, prepares and sends tracings to referring physician. Prepares reports on diagnostic findings; ensures reports are distributed appropriately and confidentially as authorized by patient or patient's family. Administers wide variety of audiological tests to determine patient's hearing level and most likely site of damage to auditory system; anticipates degree of social disability due to hearing loss, predicts potential benefits to hearing aid use and/or special training. Counsels patient and family regarding results of testing and recommendations;...

Job Description Job Description Provides individual, and/or group work services to patients and/or their families in various health care settings. Utilizes psychosocial assessment skills to deliver social work services. Job Responsibility Provides culturally competent direct service to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities in order to help individuals maximize their functioning. Utilizes high risk criteria and/or consultation referrals to identify patients in need of or who could benefit from social work assessment and intervention. Advocates on behalf of the individual to ensure maximum access to health care, assesses barriers and offers solutions. Provides interdisciplinary team with assessment findings and suggests potential impact on overall care of patient. Provides psycho education, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients and their families. Formulates and implements treatment and discharge plans that are safe...

Job Description Job Description Assists in monitoring the activities and performance of physician practices to ensure that billing related functions are performed in an efficient manner consistent with department policies and procedures. Job Responsibility Interfaces with physicians and administrators to ensure financial growth and stability. Assists in monitoring accuracy of fee structure and reimbursement payment schedules from third party payers, all cash payment deposits and refunds. Assists in resolving complex billing situations. Gives guidance and direction to billing/clerical staff regarding billing and office/clerical functions. Carries out clinical documentation requests to business office to ensure timely appeals. Implements policies and procedures to facilitate billing and maximize case collections. Implements improvements for financial management of each billing area. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are...

Job Description Job Description Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of, and as directed by, the physician. Observes, conducts, and documents a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment. Job Responsibility Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of, and as directed by, the physician. Administer medications and document therapeutic effects. Observes, conducts, and documents a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment. Responsible for performing assigned back office duties and rotating as a telephone triage nurse in an efficient and professional manner. Performs all duties in accordance with Practice policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here,...

Job Description Job Description Performs diversified clerical duties related to the operational needs of the office/department. Job Responsibility Performs diversified clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to: Typing various correspondence, reports, articles; Greeting and directing visitors; Answering telephones, taking messages, directing intercom pages; Scheduling appointments/meetings; Maintaining department/office files, record keeping, patient record filing; Taking meeting minutes; Collecting payments; Keeping inventory and ordering supplies for the department/office; Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent...

Job Description Job Responsibility Performs essential cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules utilizing trained methods. Adheres to the strict principals, policies and procedures on infection control for all high to low risk areas as outlined EVS and IC Policy in I-10.1 of Infection Control manual Perform heavy cleaning and sanitation functions in assigned areas following established schedules and Bi-Annual cleaning policy using prescribed Attends mandatory hospital fire safety, infection control and hazardous waste training and department scheduled meetings/in-services/training sessions Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this...

Job Description Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility 1.Assesses the patient's physiologic health status Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; Assesses level of pain and pain...

Job Description Job Description Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs a variety of procedures, exams and tests. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment, and promotes improved customer relations. Job Responsibility * Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient's plan of care. * Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families.Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment. * Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients.Communicates and documents patient status. * Assists the nurse and other health team members by performing a variety of procedures, exams, tests, treatments and clerical duties as required by the unit.Communicates and...

Job Description Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility 1.Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate, assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates/documents patient's physiologic health...

Job Description Job Description Under the leadership of the Manager Patient Care/ Director Patient Care, the Assistant Manager has shift related fiscal, clinical and operational accountability. The ANM is responsible for a direct care unit or units within Northwell Health. Utilizing the nursing process, the Assistant Manager Patient Care is responsible for creating a safe, healthy work environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment. The role is influential in supporting a professional environment and fostering a culture where highly engaged interdisciplinary team members are able to contribute to optimal patient outcomes and to grow professionally. The Assistant Manager Patient Care maintains clinical expertise and knowledge in order to provide direct care as a key component of their role. Job Responsibility The Assistant Manager Patient Care supports the nurse manager's implementation of the strategic plan...

Job Description Job Description Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food, the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific Job Responsibility * Updates and assembles trays according to patient menus * Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work stations, including walk-in refrigerator and rethermalization units, walls, floors and counter tops. * Rotates food using "first in first out" policy. * Adheres to safety and sanitation policy. * Delivers trays to serving areas or to patients and returns trays for cleanup in a timely manner. * Puts away weekly supply deliveries, stocks unit pantries according to guidelines. * Sets-up and delivers tube feedings and bulk nourishment supplies to patient units. * Performs the function of a counter person in the cafeteria. * Carries out the functions of a cashier. Performs related duties, as...

Job Description Job Description Performs a variety of procedures for the pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients. Performs additional related duties. Job Responsibility Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.Initiates, documents and communicates the plan of care and follows-up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients Performs daily patient rounds.Writes orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests Interprets laboratory and test results.Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.Performs related duties, as required.*ADA Essential Functions / Job Qualification Bachelor's Degree, required.Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review...

Job Description Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates/documents patient's physiologic...