Qureos Mentor

Northeast Georgia Health System

<div><p><b>Job Category:
</b></p>Allied Health
<p></p><p><b>Work Shift/Schedule:
</b></p>12 Hr Morning - Evening
<p></p><p><b>Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
</b></p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role:
</b></h2><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary
</b></h1><p>The Trauma Surgical Unit is a 20-room nursing unit. On Trauma Surgical, as part of a verified Level 1 Trauma Center, exceptional care is delivered to a vast array of trauma and acute care surgery patients, including, but not limited to:
</p><ul><li>Trauma surgery and related multi-system injuries
</li><li>Orthopedic trauma and related injuries
</li><li>Emergent and scheduled acute care surgery
</li><li>Other Neurosurgical and Vascular surgical patients, as well as limited medical overflow
</li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Job Qualifications
</b></h1><ul><li><p><b>Licensure or other certifications: </b>CCHT certification (for dialysis unit only).
</p></li><li><p><b>Educational Requirements: </b>High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.
</p></li><li><p><b>Minimum Experience: </b>No previous experience is required. Candidates who have not successfully completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or do not hold a current and active CNA certification will be enrolled in the PCT Academy, NGHS&rsquo;s in-house training program.
</p></li><li><p><b>Other:
</b></p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Job Qualifications
</b></h1><ul><li><p><b>Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
</b></p></li><li><p><b>Preferred Educational Requirements:
</b></p></li><li><p><b>Preferred Experience:
</b></p></li><li><p><b>Other:
</b></p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
</b></h1><ul><li><p>Good interpersonal skills
</p></li><li><p>Physical ability to push/pull patients
</p></li><li><p>Adaptable in changing situation and work assignments
</p></li><li><p>Able to accept direction from professional nursing staff, and perform basic technical skills and procedures
</p></li><li><p>Bi-lingual basic language skills preferred
</p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
</b></h1><ul><li><p>Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color, and character of urine and stool).
</p></li><li><p>Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction.
</p></li><li><p>Monitors p.o. intake and urine output, recording amount on appropriate forms.
</p></li><li><p>Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.
</p></li><li><p>Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities by implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
</p></li><li><p>Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description; reporting patients response to supervising nurse.
</p></li><li><p>Makes frequent rounds to patients room in addition to responding without prompting to patient call lights, instituting appropriate actions.
</p></li><li><p>Orients patient/family/Significant other to unit &amp; room. Greets patient &amp; family in a positive pleasant manner with each encounter.
</p></li><li><p>Explains procedure or care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure.
</p></li><li><p>Accurately &amp; timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames.
</p></li><li><p>Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support the clinical staff &amp; accurate documentation of patient care.
</p></li><li><p><b>Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner. </b>Screens and refers all calls appropriately to ensure accurate communication. Refers all calls to leave orders for patient care to licensed staff. Relays telephone, verbal, and written requests accurately to the appropriate individual (s).
</p></li><li><p>Places reports (ie:, x-ray, etc.) in patient&rsquo;s chart or insures reports are sent to appropriate units.
</p></li><li><p><b>Contributes to patient safety by: </b>Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side-rails up, etc.) Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients on Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Promptly reports equipment issues to charge nurse.
</p></li><li><p>Distributes linen and ice to patients as needed in addition to frequently offering refreshments as patient&rsquo;s diet permits.
</p></li><li><p>Replaces telemetry batteries as needed.
</p></li><li><p>Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit.
</p></li><li><p>Cleans and restocks.
</p></li><li><p>Changes out sharps containers located in patient rooms when containers are two-thirds full.
</p></li><li><p>Replaces glove boxes and disinfectant wipes in patient rooms.
</p></li><li><p>Prepares room for new admissions. (make sure PPE is stocked, bed is turned down and any appropriate supplies or equipment is available for the incoming patient).
</p></li><li><p>Participates in staff meeting with no more than two absences per year.
</p></li><li><p>Reads and responds to e-mails in timely manner.
</p></li><li><p>Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs.
</p></li><li><p>Completes unit specific and annual competency assessment requirements within specific timelines.<br>
<br>
</p></li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Demands
</b></h1><ul><li><p><b>Weight Lifted: </b>Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
</p></li><li><p><b>Weight Carried: </b>Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
</p></li><li><p><b>Vision: </b>Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
</p></li><li><p><b>Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: </b>Frequently 31-65%
</p></li><li><p><b>Standing/Walking: </b>Frequently 31-65%
</p></li><li><p><b>Pushing/Pulling: </b>Frequently 31-65%
</p></li><li><p><b>Intensity of Work: </b>Frequently 31-65%
</p></li><li><p><b>Job Requires: </b>Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.<br>
</b></p><p><br>
<b>NGHS: Opportunities start here.
</b></p><p></p><p><i>Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.</i></p></div>

Patient Care Technician PCT - Surgical Trauma - FT Days

<div><p><b>Job Category:
</b></p>Clinical Support
<p></p><p><b>Work Shift/Schedule:
</b></p>Varies
<p></p><p><b>Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
</b></p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role:
</b></h2><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary
</b></h1><p>Provides a wide variety of support services for the units (s). Provides clerical support by maintaining patient records, unit supplies, equipment, and serving as a facilitator for communications for the assigned area. Performs patient care within the scope of defined practice and interacts with patients, public, and employees throughout the institution. Functions under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team. This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.<br>
<br>
</p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Job Qualifications
</b></h1><ul><li><p><b>Licensure or other certifications:
</b></p></li><li><p><b>Educational Requirements: </b>High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.
</p></li><li><p><b>Minimum Experience: </b>One year previous experience as a nursing assistant, patient care technician, or unit assistant is required. ***Nursing students who have successfully completed Foundations of Nursing are eligible without previous experience.
</p></li><li><p><b>Other:
</b></p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Job Qualifications
</b></h1><ul><li><p><b>Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
</b></p></li><li><p><b>Preferred Educational Requirements:
</b></p></li><li><p><b>Preferred Experience:
</b></p></li><li><p><b>Other:
</b></p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
</b></h1><ul><li><p>Ability to work effectively with other departments and the general public
</p></li><li><p>Ability to accept direction from the nursing staff; ability to perform the basic skills and procedures designated for unit
</p></li><li><p>assistants
</p></li><li><p>Typing skills preferred but not required; ability to operate the electronic medical record (EMR)
</p></li><li><p>Good interpersonal skills &amp; adaptable in changing situations &amp; work assignments
</p></li><li><p>Must be able to concentrate during multiple interactions &amp; interruptions
</p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
</b></h1><ul><li><p>Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color and character of urine and stool.
</p></li><li><p>Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility, hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction.
</p></li><li><p>Monitors fluids intake and output and documenting.
</p></li><li><p>Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.
</p></li><li><p>Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities by implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
</p></li><li><p>Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description; reporting patient's response to supervising nurse.
</p></li><li><p>Makes frequent rounds to patient's room in addition to responding without prompting to patient call lights, instituting appropriate actions.
</p></li><li><p>Explains procedure or care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure such a mobilizing patient.
</p></li><li><p>Accurately &amp; timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames.
</p></li><li><p>Promptly answers patient intercom and responds by directing patient&rsquo;s request to appropriate staff, filling requests as defined by Unit routine, and following up with patient/family to be sure request was completed.
</p></li><li><p>Makes necessary diet requests and/or notifies the Dietary Department of changes.
</p></li><li><p>Performs emergency procedures (i.e. CODE, fire, or disaster codes) according to policy.
</p></li><li><p>Print Ticket to Ride for transports.
</p></li><li><p>Enters the time of patient discharge in the Electronic Medical Record.
</p></li><li><p>Ensures completeness of D/C&rsquo;d patient chart before sending to Medical Records.
</p></li><li><p><b>Contributes to patient safety by: </b>Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side rails up, etc.). Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients in Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Promptly reports equipment issues to Charge Nurse.
</p></li><li><p>Places supplies from storeroom in designated areas, as appropriate.
</p></li><li><p>Notifies appropriate departments of needed repairs and follows through on requests.
</p></li><li><p>Distributes linen and ice to patient as needed in addition to frequently offering refreshments as patient&rsquo;s diet permits.
</p></li><li><p>Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit.
</p></li><li><p>Prepares room for new admissions. Ensures PPE on the back of the door, bed is turned down, and any appropriate supplies or equipment is available for the incoming patient.
</p></li><li><p>Orients patient/family/significant other to unit &amp; room. Greets patient &amp; family in a positive pleasant manner with each encounter.
</p></li><li><p><b>Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner: </b>Screens and refers all calls appropriately to ensure accurate communication.
</p></li><li><p>Places reports (i.e. x-ray, etc.) in patient&rsquo;s chart or insures reports are sent to appropriate units.
</p></li><li><p><b>Maintains patient&rsquo;s chart by: </b>Thinning charts as needed. Replenishing forms as needed. Placing reports on appropriate chart location.
</p></li><li><p>Makes recommendations to unit Director for purchase of new equipment of supplies as appropriate.
</p></li><li><p>Completes daily/weekly requisitions to accurately reflect the unit&rsquo;s needs.
</p></li><li><p>Records refrigerator temperature daily on appropriate sheet.
</p></li><li><p>Maintains printers by changing ribbons, replenishing paper and reporting problems to information systems.
</p></li><li><p>Replaces telemetry batteries according to unit.
</p></li><li><p>Replaces glove boxes and wipes in patient rooms when supply is low.
</p></li><li><p>Participates in staff meeting with no more than two absences.
</p></li><li><p>Reads and responds to e-mails in timely manner.
</p></li><li><p>Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet dept staffing needs.
</p></li><li><p>Completes unit specific &amp; annual competency assessment requirements within specific timelines.<br>
<br>
</p></li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Demands
</b></h1><ul><li><p><b>Weight Lifted: </b>Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
</p></li><li><p><b>Weight Carried: </b>Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
</p></li><li><p><b>Vision: </b>Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
</p></li><li><p><b>Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: </b>Occasionally 0-30%
</p></li><li><p><b>Standing/Walking: </b>Occasionally 0-30%
</p></li><li><p><b>Pushing/Pulling: </b>Frequently 31-65%
</p></li><li><p><b>Intensity of Work: </b>Frequently 31-65%
</p></li><li><p><b>Job Requires: </b>Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.<br>
</b></p><p><br>
<b>NGHS: Opportunities start here.
</b></p><p></p><p><i>Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.</i></p></div>

Unit Assistant UA - Emergency Department ED - PRN - Shift Varies

<div><div>Job Category:</div>
Revenue Cycle<div></div><div>
Work Shift/Schedule:</div>
8 Hr Evening - Morning<div></div><div>
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.</div><div></div><div>
About the Role:</div><div>
Job Summary</div><div>
The Intra-Office PASC Scheduler is responsible for being the primary liaison for system scheduling within the specialty the clinic supports by providing surgical and imaging scheduling at point of service. This role serves as the primary PASC support for the physicians and clinical staff within the office as it relates to scheduling needs, including scheduling questions and concerns. The representative is responsible for the integrity of the schedule for the specialty in which it supports. In addition, provides exceptional customer service during direct contact with patients within the office setting.</div><div><br>
Minimum Job Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Licensure or other certifications:</div></li><li><div>
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.</div></li><li><div>
Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of direct invasive and/or diagnostic imaging scheduling experience is required. One (1) year registration experience is required.</div></li><li><div>
Other:</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Job Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:</div></li><li><div>
Preferred Educational Requirements:</div></li><li><div>
Preferred Experience: Physician practice scheduling experience.</div></li><li><div>
Other:</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</div><ul><li><div>
Ability to work independently, emotionally mature, and able to function effectively under stress</div></li><li><div>
Good Communication Skills</div></li><li><div>
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills</div></li><li><div>
Excellent written and oral communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate daily work load</div></li><li><div>
Working knowledge of Protected Health Information</div></li><li><div>
Ability to manage change</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities</div><ul><li><div>
Responsible for the scheduling, pre-registration, and collections for patients within the physician office setting for services across modalities in the hospital setting (while the patient is present). This includes, but is not limited to, outpatient radiology exams, cardiology and vascular studies, invasive procedures (i.e. Cath lab, EP lab, OR, EVOR, etc.), and other diagnostic testing.</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for the scheduling of follow up and other physician office appointments as applicable to the patient across different office locations. This also includes the scheduling and check in of other office related visits (i.e. labs). In addition, performs check out functions for the office setting.</div></li><li><div>
Serves as the primary contact and support for the physicians and clinical office staff as it relates to the need for add on/urgent cases, concerns regarding a scheduled appointment, or any other PASC related functions needing resolution.</div></li><li><div>
Assists the clinical office staff in verifying and entering and/or transcribing the appropriate order for hospital testing/procedures to ensure efficiency of the hospital schedule.</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for the QA and integrity of the schedule in which the office specialty supports (example: Performs QA reviews on the Cath lab and OPCV schedule to ensure accuracy of the patients scheduled) and communicates any errors or discrepancies with PASC leadership. Also, once the error has been reported, takes ownership in resolving the concern to ensure no downstream anomalies for the patient.</div></li><li><div>
Reviews the hospital outpatient schedule relating to the office specialty in order to backfill any open slots with patients awaiting similar testing.</div></li><li><div>
Aids in the training of office staff members on the scheduling of outpatient diagnostic hospital procedures.</div></li><li><div>
Expected to maintain intraoffice duties while supporting the assigned PASC pod with pre-registration, benefit collection, and estimate creation.</div></li><li><div>
Expected to meet all goals set by department management to include, but not limited to; productivity, accuracy, collections, and customer satisfaction.</div></li><li><div>
In addition to the above responsibilities, this position is also responsible for accurately performing any and all functions of a PASC Cardiology/Radiology Representative (60881) and a PASC OR Representative (60882).</div></li><li><div>
PASC PRN's are responsible for accurately performing any and all functions of a Intra Office Scheduler, PASC Cardiology/Radiology Representative (60881) and a PASC OR Representative (60882).</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Physical Demands</div><ul><li><div>
Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%of time</div></li><li><div>
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%of time</div></li><li><div>
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time</div></li><li><div>
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%</div></li><li><div>
Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%</div></li><li><div>
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%</div></li><li><div>
Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%</div></li><li><div>
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.</div><div><br>
NGHS: Opportunities start here.</div><div></div><div><i>
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.</i></div></div>

PASC Intra-Office Scheduler - Longstreet Infusion - Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

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Patient Care Technician PCT - Surgical Trauma - FT Days

Unit Assistant UA - Emergency Department ED - PRN - Shift Varies

PASC Intra-Office Scheduler - Longstreet Infusion - Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm