Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units. Maintains working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate the scheduling of tests and treatments. Facilitates communications required to support patient care including multiple line telephone, unit/site paging a

Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services. Operates specialized ventilators in critical

Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens. May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations. Documents information/procedures an

Ensures a secure and safe environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient. 4)Never leaves assigned patient unattended, ensures that patient is continuously monitored before leaving room, i..e, breaks, end of shift, to accompany patient on transport. 1)Follows established policies and procedures for precautions, i.e., suici

Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units. Maintains working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate the scheduling of tests and treatments. Facilitates communications required to support patient care including multiple line telephone, unit/site paging a

Identify proper patient to be transported by checking armband 1)Make sure mode of transport is appropriate to patient's condition 2)Make sure proper precautions are taken for each patient, i.e., oxygen, foley catheter, chest tube, etc. 3)Make sure patient is properly covered to protect their privacy 4)Instruct and help new transport staff so they are properly trained Prin

Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Impro

Responsible for the screening and accurate completion of referrals to ensure patients meet agency admission criteria and comply with state and federal regulations. 1)Processes referrals for all programs (Traditional, Peds, and Infusion Therapy) from hospital sites, MD offices, utilizing standard work and determines whether patient qualifies for home care based on establis

Maintenance and storage of adequate inventory. Maintains adequate supplies and reagents at workstation and notes when reorder or preparation levels are reached. Orders supplies as required. Follows up on back orders, missing and incorrect orders. Puts supplies away appropriately including rotation of stock. Assures that all supplies are marked with date received, logged a

Responsible for the screening and accurate completion of referrals to ensure patients meet agency admission criteria and comply with state and federal regulations. 1)Processes referrals for all programs (Traditional, Peds, and Infusion Therapy) from hospital sites, MD offices, utilizing standard work and determines whether patient qualifies for home care based on establis

Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) 1988 guidelines, according to established policies and procedures. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs

Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement. Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary. Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures c

Supports the efficiency of the Licensed Therapy Provider and the smooth functioning of the rehabilitation department. Responsible for direct patient contact activities under the supervision of the licensed provider such as patient positioning and transfers, preparation and application of therapeutic modalities, follow through on routine patient exercises or start up on ex

Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holisti

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa