Qureos Mentor

Tucson Medical Center

<div><div>SUMMARY:
Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being. (Some positions might be assigned to critical care areas requiring specialized training.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care.
Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation.
Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition.
Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern.
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues.
Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques.
May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner.
May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards.
Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel. 
EP-RN Specialist: Assists physicians with procedures such as pacemaker, implantable defibrillator placement, angiograms, ablations, and other electrophysiology-based procedures; inserts cardiac catheters including central arterial/venous access catheters, performs catheter manipulation services. Operates and maintains all electrophysiology recording systems, stimulators and ablations systems, responsible for patient specimen testing, quality control and improvement.
EP Coordinator: Oversees EP area and coordinates with Cardiac Cath Lab lead to better evaluate staffing and schedule needs, training required, materials management, and provides recommendations for efficiencies.
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
Performs related duties as assigned. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program. (Some positions may require additional training related to specific skill area, such as EP, which requires instructional programs in intra-cardio echocardiogram and electrophysiology, which includes 30 ablation procedures.)
EXPERIENCE: One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. (Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures).
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Some departments such as OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, and GI Lab will require advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS). (Additional certification may be required for some specialties, such as EP certification from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional or equivalent certification.) For Hospice &amp; Pediatrics areas, valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire and for Mental Health only Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) required. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<ul><li>
Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care.</li><li>
Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications and patient preparation.</li><li>
Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients.</li><li>
Skill in reading 12-lead EKG.</li><li>
Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care.</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.</li><li>
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.</li><li>
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others&rsquo; communication or instructions to take appropriate action.</li><li>
Ability to speak and communicate effectively.</li><li>
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.</li><li>
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.</li></ul></div></div>

RN Special Procedures Cath Lab - Critical Care

<div><div>SUMMARY:
Responsible for direct patient care services on a specific unit under the supervision of an RN or Case Manager. Provides personal care and assists with the implementation of selected portions of a care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, and phlebotomy under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times, including patient information, proprietary information and personnel information.
Formulates and implements accurate and timely care.
Takes care of the body after death.
Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine urine specimens; cleans catch specimens, stool specimens, and sputum specimens.
Maintains patient safety and infection control standards; promotes a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and discharges; monitors and restocks supplies.
Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
Performs EKGs.
Nurse Technician:
Completion of student Med/Surg clinical rotation. Maintains professional growth and development through a minimum of 12 hours annual in-services.<ul><li> BSN students &ndash; eligible the summer before their last two or three semesters in nursing school, depending on the graduation date.</li><li> ADN students &ndash; eligible the 3rd semester or between 3rd and 4th semester depending on the program.</li></ul>
Performs expanded nursing procedures specified in skills list. 
Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment.
Documents and reports outcome of patient care activities; charts observations and vital signs on assigned patients in legible, accurate, and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
Checks equipment, supplies, and accessories on a regular basis; notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.
Participates in the orientation of new program personnel and in the ongoing in-service education of the team.
Performs finger sticks.
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
Performs related duties as assigned. 
For Supplemental Staff:
In addition to the essential functions, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) in supplemental staff may be required to perform functions in the capacity of a Patient Care Technician &ndash; Virtual.<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h5> 
EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting; or no experience if completed one semester of clinicals in an acute care setting in an accredited nursing program, or completed a formal Patient Care Tech (PCT) program, or obtained a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, or obtained a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certifications may be required per department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<ul><li> Knowledge of patient care protocols and practices.</li><li> Knowledge of general patient care practice, methods and regulations.</li><li> Knowledge of patient privacy regulations.</li><li> Skill in attending to patients with care and attention to needs.</li><li> Skill in assisting with more complex patient care programs.</li><li> Ability to recognize a patient in distress and follow directions to get assistance.</li><li> Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.</li><li> Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.</li><li> Ability to listen and accurately interpret others&rsquo; communication or instructions to take appropriate action.</li><li> Ability to speak effectively in front of doctors, nurses, staff and the general public.</li><li> Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.</li><li> Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.</li><li> Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.</li></ul></div></div>

Patient Care Technician - Peds

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Patient Care Technician - ICU

<div><div>SUMMARY:
The medical physicist works with doctors, nurses, technicians, and patients. They have three main components of works: Clinical service and consultation, research and development, and teaching. This position provides physics support for Radiation Oncology department. Key responsibilities include weekly chart checking, acceptance, testing and commissioning of therapy hardware, and calibration and QA of therapy equipment. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:<ul><li> Verifies, documents, and maintains all information used in calculation and delivery of radiation doses given to patients.</li><li> Analyzes and evaluates equipment performance used in the delivery of radiation therapy.</li><li> Provides technical assistance and clinical support to staff and health personnel as needed at the clinic.</li><li> Remains current in all treatment techniques and applicable medical physics practice relevant to the regional site</li><li> Provides instruction to dosimetry and therapy staff.</li><li> Develops, and performs quality assurance procedures and monitors radiation output, mechanical integrity and safety of equipment used in radiation therapy.</li><li> Remains current on Federal, State, and Institutional safety guidelines applicable at the clinic.</li><li> Physicist is expected to be credential in all relevant procedures practiced at the clinic.</li></ul><ul><li>
Participates in continuing education.</li><li>
Participates in quality improvement processes.</li><li>
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards.</li><li>
Performs related duties as assigned.</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h5>
EDUCATION: Masters degree in Medical Physics or related major or Ph. D in Medical Physics or related major.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of post-degree clinical experience or completion of a post-degree clinical medical physics residency.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current National Medical Physics Therapeutic Certification from the American Board of Radiology required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:<ul><li> Knowledge technical aspects of radiation therapy treatments</li><li> Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.</li><li> Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans which include multi-modality (MR, PET) imaging for use in rigid and deformable registration, respiratory gating, and daily assessment of CBCT for dose tracking and possible treatment adaptation.</li><li> Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. Tools include computers and software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information, and communication systems.</li><li> Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.</li><li> Has high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to include the ability to make quick evaluation and decisions for on-line adaptive responsibilities.</li><li> Has the ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.</li><li> Has mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus.</li><li> Knowledgeable in conducting clinical research including collecting data, implementing a study, and writing papers for publication.</li></ul></div></div>

Physicist - Certified - TMCH Cancer Center

<div><div>SUMMARY:
Provides clerical assistance and basic patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and/or Program Director, and/or Medical Director. Or assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direct guidance of a physician as well as the polices and protocols of Tucson Medical Center. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Formulates and implements accurate and timely care.
Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine urine specimens, cleans catch specimens, stool specimens, and sputum specimens; draws blood from patient and return test tubes to the laboratory.
Performs dressing changes and treatments using aseptic technique.
Discontinues IV lines and performs EKGs.
Routinely checks expiration dates and ensures all medications are properly stored and expired drugs properly disposed of.
Obtains prior authorizations, manages referrals, assists with the scheduling of procedures and performs other related tasks to assist physician and patient.
Calls patients regarding test results, follow-up appointment visits, and missed appointments. Schedules patient visits and assists with their medical needs.
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and discharges; monitors and restocks supplies.
Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
Charts observations and vital signs on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures
Applies restraints as directed by nurse, per hospital policy.
Promotes a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care.
Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.
Participates in the orientation of new program personnel and in the ongoing in-service education of the team; participates in ongoing staff education.
Receives, handles and transfers phone calls, and messages within the department promptly and courteously.
Escorts patients to and from the exam room, takes vital signs and notes reason for visit. Documents all clinical interactions with patients and signs documentation.
Posts information to records; maintains files and records; inputs and retrieves data utilizing knowledge of various computer software packages.
Transcribes orders; schedules appointments.
Operates a personal computer, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine or related office machinery in performing assigned duties.
Processes patient charges as required.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h6> 
EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of medical assistance experience. 
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Written proof of completion of recognized Medical Assistant course. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<ul><li> Knowledge of patient care protocols and practices.</li><li> Knowledge of general patient care practice, methods and regulations.</li><li> Knowledge of patient privacy regulations.</li><li> Skill in attending to patients with care and attention to needs.</li><li> Skill in assisting with more complex patient care programs.</li><li> Ability to recognize a patient in distress and follow directions to get assistance.</li><li> Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.</li><li> Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.</li><li> Ability to listen and accurately interpret others&rsquo; communication or instructions to take appropriate action.</li><li> Ability to speak effectively in front of doctors, nurses, staff and the general public.</li><li> Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.</li><li> Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.</li><li> Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.</li></ul></div></div>

Medical Assistant - TMCH Cancer Center

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