http://kpcareers.org/careers/patient-care-services-non-rn-jobs en Req Id: 184191

Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, performs variety of technical, semi-technical, clerical and patient attending duties. Participates in instruction of patients and family members and works cooperatively with staff and other departments
Essential Functions:
- Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete
- Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice
- Administers approved medications and treatments to patients in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures, and as delegated by nursing supervisor and ordered by practitioner with prescriptive authority
- Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse
- Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed
- Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests
- Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff
- Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures
- Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use
- Participates in staff meetings regularly; participates in projects as requested
- Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance
- Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes
- Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by Incident Commander
- Practices within organizational, departmental and Emergency Services specific standards, policies, procedures, processes, protocols or guidelines; practices in accordance with departmental scope of service and Emergency Department Tech scope of practice; works as part of the health care team


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six months of emergency services experience or related background and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Completion of course in basic cardiology or EKG
- Completion of training as Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication
- Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
- Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- Training/giving and receiving instructions
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of Emergency Nurses' Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (NPC)
- Completion of American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Completion of Intermediate, Advanced, or 12-Lead EKG course
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710925-Honolulu-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186326

Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients.Clinical duties involve both direct (in person)& indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills.As appropriate to the position's scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment.Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Essential Functions:
- Prepares and organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g., diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entriesare ready for clinician review prior to appointment time.
- Collects pertinent subjective (e.g., signs & symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) & objective (e.g., vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patient's reason for visit (i.e., chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure).
- Utilizes standardized tools (e.g., PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention.
- Alerts clinician on signs & symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician.
- Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process.
- Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use.
- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician.
- Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc.
- Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program
- AHA Health Care Provider Level CPR Certification within 30 days of employment
- Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency Certification within 90 days of employment as a Medical Assistant
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (assessment required for external candidates)
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills
- Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding
- Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year in a medical assistant position to assigned department's clinical area (e.g., Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned department's clinical area within the last 1-3 years
- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification

Salary Range:
$17.53 - $21.33
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710927-Hillsboro-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186617

Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) and indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills. As appropriate to the position's scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.


Essential Functions:
- Clinical Tasks: These job tasks provide patient care and are to be performed competently, consistently, accurately and according to established regional/departmental clinical protocols, policies and procedures and standards.
- They are: Prepares and organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g. diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time.
- Collects pertinent subjective (e.g. signs & symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) and objective (e.g. vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patient's reason for visit (i.e. chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure).
- Utilizes standardized tools (e.g. PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention.
- Recognizes signs and symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing and reports to clinician.
- Alerts clinician on signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician.
- Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process.
- Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
- Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use.
- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician.
- Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc.
- Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record.
- Clinical Procedures: Performs diagnostic tests, therapies and procedures within scope of authorized duties competently and with maintenance of proficiency according to: a) specific department standards on core clinical tasks (see department's list of core skills).
- Application of knowledge and skills appropriate to developmental age of patient.
- Eestablished policies such as and not limited to patient safety, aseptic and sterile techniques and infection control.
- Examples of categories of clinical tasks are as follows:
- Screening tests, e.g. vital signs, vision, hearing, developmental, LOPS, pain, etc.
- This job description is not all encompassing.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers within 30 days of employment.
- Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency Certification within ninety (90) days of employment as a Medical Assistant.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (assessment required for external candidates).
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills.
- Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding.
- Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) to two (2) plus years in a medical assistant position to assigned department's clinical area (e.g. Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting preferred.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned department's clinical area within the last one (1) to three (3) years preferred.
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system preferred.

Salary Range:
$17.53 - $21.33
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710909-Portland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182829

Under direct supervision, perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift & communicates changes to the nursing staff.

Essential Functions:
- Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.
- Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
- Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
- Initiate code blues.
- Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.
- Check and verify lead placement on patients.
- Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes.
- Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm.
- Place patient identification sticker on monitor.
- Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition.
- Equipment and Instruments: Clean equipment after each patient use.
- Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis/printer.
- Test equipment for proper working order.
- Ensure that equipment is in good working condition.
- Report equipment problems to supervisor.
- Maintain work area clean and orderly.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 21

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous monitor observer experience preferred.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.
- Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two years ago.
- Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better.
- Current BCLS card.
- Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device.
- Ability to organize and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Notes:
- This is a 12 hour position.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710910-Orange-County-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 169849

Participates w/ the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects KP's mission, vision, & values while supporting the LMP principles & practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process. Provides support & assistance to the patient & Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, & self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal & communication skills. Assumes timely duties in assisting anesthesia providers by performing specific responsibilities as they relate to preparation & maintenance of equipment & supplies needed for the delivery of anesthesia care thus permitting more time for the anesthesia provider to be directly involved in patient care.

Essential Functions:
- Self-motivated, seeks supervision/consultation or refers to another resource when unable to perform safely, effectively or w/in role
- Assist w/, set-up, & operate rapid infuser
- Demonstrates positive interaction w/ the public, employees, supervisors & clinicians/providers
- Handles patient & employee info w/ approp sensitivity & safeguarding to ensure confidentiality & right to privacy; uphold HIPPA standards
- Uses effective communication skills to minimize conflict and/or address difficult situations
- Consistently demonstrates & incorporates principles of safety & infection control into daily activities as outlined in organization policies/procedures
- Actively participates in safety & infection control program & activities
- Demonstrates reliability & excellent attendance
- Monitors & takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences
- Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times
- Responds to OR/PACU/SPU Code 99
- Monitors & maintains anesthesia machines & related equipment
- Assemble & organize equipment as needed by the anesthesia staff provider
- Maintain adequate workroom & anesthesia machine supply
- Keep the anesthesia workroom neat, clean, & orderly
- Decontaminate & clean supplies & equipment according to pre-established routines
- Performs routine preventive maintenance checks on all equipment, respirators, laryngoscopes, & blood pressure cuffs
- Handles & disposes of contaminated equipment following established protocols
- Checks soda lime canisters daily & changes soda lime as necessary
- Tags & processes any equipment needing repairs
- Researches, establishes, & maintains inventory of special supplies
- Performs & records Nitrous testing on all anesthesia machines
- Check & replace O2 tanks, Nitrous tanks & air tanks
- Perform V I-STAT or similar equipment & Glucometer calibrations as needed by site
- Perform tasks as requested by anesthesia on I-Stat, Glucometer
- Assists w/ regional blocks & lines as requested
- Set up & operate rapid infusor
- Wipes down anesthesia equipment, BP cuff, leads, etc. at turnover of each case
- Participates in continuing education
- Promotes age specific & culturally sensitive care across the surgical continuum providing customer satisfaction
- Supports & participates in the orientation experience of new employees & students
- Completes special projects & assignments
- Assist anesthesia personnel in set-up of arterial or central lines
- Assist in set-up & operate cell saver devices
- Performs daily QI on all machines related to anesthesia & result reporting
- Knowledge of hospital & clinic settings w/ OR knowledge preferred
- This job description is not all encompassing

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
- High school graduate
- BLS Certification
- ASATT Certification
- Able to cover call and/or work weekend shifts
- Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Basic hygiene concepts
- Good body mechanics and safe lifting techniques
- Independent worker able to prioritize activities and work quickly, self-motivated
- Knowledge and understanding of sterile technique
- Good listening skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) to three (3) years of anesthesia technician experience, preferred

Salary Range: 20.68 - 25.25]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3231285-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 163650

This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating the administrative activities of the nursing unit. May be assigned to cover multiple units per Medical Center protocol.
Essential Functions:
- Processes, transfers and discharges using the Admit-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) system in the electronic medical record, including event management.
- Answers and appropriately routes internal and external telephone calls.
- Orders materials and supplies for the unit. As needed, per Unit, collects equipment and medication.
- Answers call system; follows up with the nurse, patient and/or family as appropriate.
- Makes follow-up appointments for patients as necessary.
- In conjunction with Discharge Coordinator, organizes transfers to skilled nursing facilities, including printing relevant sections of the patient chart.
- Prepares discharge packets and other documents for patients.
- Maintains the unit's business equipment, including maintaining appropriately charged wireless carts. Arranges for special maintenance or repair of the unit's business equipment.
- Updates the unit's white board.
- Maintains the Minimum Medical record.
- Assists unit personnel in the use of the electronic medical record and other systems; may act as the unit resource for computer-related issues.
- Acts as greeter for the unit, greeting new patients and their families.
- Coordinates discharge times, contacts family members with pending discharge times, assists and facilitates a timely discharge when the patient is ready.
- Initiates unit's downtime procedures when necessary.
- Communicates with other units/departments.
- May support Environmental Services in the data entry into the ADT system the status of clean and dirty beds.
- May help to facilitate co-pay collections by communicating with the Admitting office when family members are present on the unit, relaying information to Admitting or to the patient/family, etc.
- In certain circumstances assists with other unit duties such as collecting meal trays, taking specimens (i.e. blood) to the lab, etc.
- Participates in hourly rounding to promote service excellence.
- May cross train as a receptionist: (ED only)
- Will have to float to other departments as needed.
- Provide mgmt or hospital Bed Coordinator with updates on open beds.


Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 14

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Successful completion of medical terminology
- BLS
- Typing 30 WPM. Typing must be current within one (1) year. Please contact Human Resources for testing.
- Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the patient
- Working knowledge of PC's and the ability to navigate in a Windows environment utilizing a mouse
- Basic knowledge of office equipment (fax machine, copy machine, scanner)
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and medical record documents in English
- Ability to clearly speak, read, write and thoroughly understand English
- Ability to learn policies and procedures
- Ability to learn software applications
- Ability to write correspondence in email

Notes:
- Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.
- Cross train to do booking, receptionist/registration and other clerical duties.
- Will work Saturdays in rotation with 2 other ward clerks.
- Will float to the other areas within the department.
- This is afull time variable position, Saturday hours are 8 am-4:30 pm.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3320326-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186784

Provide state-of-the-art hearing aids to out members without a hearing aid benefit. This is a fee-for-service offering for our members.
Essential Functions:
- HEARING AID DISPENSING AND MAINTENANCE: Evaluation and custom fitting patients with amplification.
- Programming and designing the hearing aid response to match the individual hearing loss.
- Adjusting and modifying the amplification characteristics as patients acquire experience with amplification and/or developing changing needs.
- Provide patients with ongoing counseling and hearing aid checks to determine the aide effectiveness.
- REM as an objective measure of the aids effectiveness.
- Earmold impressions.
- Hearing Aid Repairs including replacing battery doors, tubing, and small patching of holes.
- Grind, buff, and polish the hearing aid to modify it.
- Fill out repair forms, review hearing aid history and warranty information.
- HEARING AID EVALUATION AND COUNSELING: Determine clinical candidacy for amplification utilizing objective measurements, evaluation of the patient's level of motivation and level of acceptance for their hearing problem.
- By in-depth discussion, provide precise hearing aid information re: types, styles, and costs.
- Outline the significant and varied technologies in a manner that can be understood by the consumer.
- AUDIOLOGIC EVALUATIONS: Includes audiometric testing, impedance measurement.
- Determine status of patient's hearing abilities, provides information for both physician and patient.
- CLINIC MANAGEMENT: Responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of dispensing services at the HAC.
- Helps to determine job duties for reception staff.
- Management of clinical protocols, product selections, and customer service protocols.
- Monitors quality assurance issues relating to the practice of audiology and dispensing including compliance with audiology and dispensing laws and ethical codes, ensuring high quality professional standards.
- DOCUMENTATION: Record test results in charts.
- Document in chart modifications and adjustments for each hearing aid encounter.
- Complete programming sheets, delineating the characteristics of the hearing aids response.
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT/RECORD KEEPING: Determine the needs for the supply of hearing aids and related materials used in the fitting process.
- Review invoices for accuracy and log on monthly expense sheet, confirm cost of goods sold for each member.
- Record hearing aid sales, types, and styles sold on monthly tally sheets.
- PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Develops new programs and policies for hearing aid dispensing services.
- Provides new technology updates and shares information for improving hearing aid fitting skills to staff audiologists and physicians.
- Journal and research article reading and review of related professional reports.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) or more years of experience in the field of Audiology required.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of state-of-the-art computerized hearing aid dispensing within the past three (3) years required.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Audiology and completion of a CFY with a passing score on National examinations in Audiology administered by Educational Testing Services.
- Oregon Audiology License.
- NPI.
- Meeting licensure requirements for continuing education.
- Maintaining professional knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years or more of post-licensure experience in the field of state-of-the-art computerized hearing aid dispensing is preferred. Includes competency in client consultation, sales, and training for products dispensed at KP HAC.
- Two (2) years of leadership experience preferred.
- Previous experience in hearing aid center management preferred.
- Up-to-date skills of cutting edge technological advances in hearing aids followed and implemented preferred.
- Hearing aid dispensary management capabilities in clinical protocols, product selections, customer service, and audiologist training preferred.
- Coordinating
- Newborn Hearing Screening program @ KSMC

Salary Range:
$31.65 - $42.82]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710935-Salem-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 150159

Participates w/ the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects KP's mission, vision, & values while supporting the LMP principles & practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance w/ the 'Labor Management Partnership Vision Reaffirmation & Understandings Booklet'. Provides support & assistance to the patient & Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, & self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal & communication skills w/ a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. The Surgical Technologist performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures & coordinates other activities.
Essential Functions:
- Complies w/ shift, unit & organizational policies & procedures including reliability & attendance standards
- Monitors & takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences
- Returns promptly from breaks & schedules them to provide adequate coverage
- Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times
- Complies w/ Kaiser's Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked
- Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies & current information as provided by employer through multiple avenues
- Complies w/ contractual responsibilities related to work schedule
- Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs
- Maintains current knowledge & skill base w/ personal commitment to continuous learning & professional development
- Utilizes professional communication techniques
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient & organizational records(HIPAA Standards)
- Promotes collaboration & professional interaction w/ the health care team
- Promotes professional conduct, knows & complies w/ department Standards of Behavior(group norms)
- Promotes & utilizes professional communication techniques
- Attends inservices related to job description as appropriate
- Demonstrates awareness of new concepts & skills
- Attends & constructively participates in staff meetings
- Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook
- Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained
- Communicates w/ patient, family & other staff in a professional & courteous manner
- Obtains & demonstrates the skills & knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based & culturally sensitive care to patients & families through education, training & experience
- Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing & time out & debriefing
- Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period
- Prepares rooms & assists as needed for procedures
- Assist RN as directed
- Perform administrative duties as needed
- Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up
- Obtains & demonstrates the skills & knowledge needed to provide age appropriate care to patients through education, training & experience
- Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the intra- operative patient
- Applies principles of aseptic technique
- Evaluates sterile packs & supplies
- Provides a well organized sterile area
- Is aware of procedure's progression & anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times
- Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively
- Applies & assists w/ the principles of correct body alignment in positioning & transferring patients
- This Job Description is not all encompassing

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) to two (2) years of scrubbing experience and/or graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology with a finished practicum in an inpatient or ambulatory OR setting involving scrubbing experience
- One (1) to two (2) years of scrubbing experience and/or finished practicum in an inpatient or ambulatory OR setting involving scrubbing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline
- Able to follow instruction
- Knowledge of sterile core area

Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory OR setting
- CST preferred]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3104336-Hillsboro-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184061

Under direct supervision of the physician and/or designee, assists in examination and treatment of patients.
Essential Functions:
- Performs w/in the scope & training of the EDT, & consistent State/Federal regulations including EMTALA, HIPAA & other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality & risk mgmt
- Provision of competent patient care, for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population the facility serves, including ensuring age-specific care & responding to cultural needs of patients & families
- Follows lines of authority
- Proficient in English for effective oral & written communication
- Completes duties w/regard to workplace safety practices & policies, including infection control, & mgmt of aggressive behaviors
- Proficiency in the use of computers & telecommunications in documentation, tracking, & conveying information
- Maintains required certifications & continuing education requirements per dept. & facility standards
- Establishes priorities based on essential patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, & supplies
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate, & concise manner
- Demonstrates an awareness & sensitivity to staff & patient/family rights, cultural & ethical beliefs
- Participates in ED staff meetings, in-services, & performance improvement activities
- Establishes effective working relationships w/team members, patients, & families
- Requires dependable attendance to shifts & flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues
- Assists w/rooming & undressing of patients at the direction of the RN
- Obtains, records & reports vital signs, EKG's, heights, weights & inputs/outputs of patients as directed & per dept. policy
- May be required to draw blood
- Assists physicians & nurses w/various procedures, including positioning & set up of draping & prepping
- Applies monitoring devices, preps patient for suturing, wound cleaning, application of dressings, orthopedic devices, & crutch fitting
- Assists patients to/from bathroom & general ambulation as needed
- Assists health care team in emergency situations including resuscitation
- Assists w/discharge process under direction of physician or nurse
- Cleans ED gurneys & equipment for efficient provision of care
- Ensures patient belongings are bagged & tagged and provides post-mortem care
- Prepares requisitions for lab, imaging & medical records and carries out basic clerical duties of the Unit Assistant as needed
- Conducts pharmacy, lab, nutrition & imaging pick-ups & deliveries, including specimen transport, as needed
- Responsible for the quality control checks of urine dipsticks and demonstrates ability to implement community resources
- Ability to pull charts from file room, to properly fill after-hours paperwork, & to properly apply splints per MD orders
- To be able to perform the duties of a receptionist, cash handling, customer service, greeting patients, filling out paperwork as well as identifying patients, & being able to demonstrate proper body mechanics & lift techniques when transporting patients
- Perform other related duties as necessary
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant with certification as specified by the Medical Board of California, or equivalent (e.g. military experience) or, completion of an ED or UCC externship in an unlicensed assistive personnel externship or, completion of first semester of clinical course work in a nursing program
- High School Diploma/GED
- CA Limited Phlebotomy Certification (LPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), if job requires 'skin puncture' for lab testing purposes and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), if job requires 'blood draw' for lab testing purposes
- BLS required
- Demonstrated ability to use personal computer
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710845-Oakland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185866

Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients.Clinical duties involve both direct (in person)& indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills.As appropriate to the position's scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment.Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Essential Functions:
- Prepares and organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g., diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entriesare ready for clinician review prior to appointment time.
- Collects pertinent subjective (e.g., signs & symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) & objective (e.g., vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patient's reason for visit (i.e., chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure).
- Utilizes standardized tools (e.g., PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention.
- Alerts clinician on signs & symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician.
- Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process.
- Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use.
- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician.
- Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc.
- Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program
- AHA Health Care Provider Level CPR Certification within 30 days of employment
- Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency Certification within 90 days of employment as a Medical Assistant
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (assessment required for external candidates)
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills
- Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding
- Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year in a medical assistant position to assigned department's clinical area (e.g., Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned department's clinical area within the last 1-3 years
- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification

Salary Range:
$17.53 - $21.33
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710846-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 179626

To work dependently with physicians, nurses and other clinical staff to provide safe, expedient, and efficient transport services to Kaiser Permanente members.

Essential Functions:
- Performs tasks associated with the safe transport of patients to and from multiple areas, while maintaining member confidentially and providing optimal customer service.
- Utilizes wheelchairs, stretchers and any lift equipment with appropriate body mechanics.
- Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress.
- Ensures receiving department accepts patient and patient is safe while waiting.
- Ensures the return of equipment to its proper place.
- Assists members in and out of vehicles as necessary.
- Assists with inventory and requisition of transport required supplies
- Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience in a customer service environment required.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Completion of all Kaiser Permanente required customer service and lift team training within the first sixty (60) days of employment, and annually thereafter.
- Current BLS certification required within six (6) months of hire.
- Proven ability to follow direction and communicate effectively is required.
- This position will not be required to lift more than 50lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of medical terminology with experience as a nursing/medical assistant in a hospital, doctor's office or ambulatory care clinic or current enrollment in nursing or allied health field is preferred.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710833-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183707

Under direct supervision, provides an environmentally clean surgical area in accordance to KP standards and regulatory requirements; assists with the transportation and positioning of patients within specific Operating Room guidelines. Responsible for the storage and movement of supplies and equipment within the surgery departmen.t

Essential Functions:
- Maintains a clean and safe physical environment for patients and staff.
- Responsible for between case cleaning, terminal cleaning and assisting with room turnovers.
- Assists in transporting and/or positioning of patients.
- Executes proper use, care and handling of equipment and supplies.
- Transports supplies and specimens to the operating rooms, sterile processing department, laboratory, Pathology, and x-ray departments as required.
- Maintains appropriate stock levels in assigned areas.
- Maintains effective relationships with co-workers, staff, and physicians while adhering to the Perioperative Services Policies and Procedures.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- CPR Certification required.
- General understanding of medical and aseptic techniques required.
- Effective interpersonal skills required to communicate with the nursing staff.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of hospital, operating room orderly assistant or attendant experience preferred.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710834-Maryland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186778

Technical aspects of hearing aid delivery. Management of hearing aid/assistive listening device ordering and inventory. Management of Infection Control, patient safety and clinical supplies for Audiology clinic.

Essential Functions:
- Technical aspects of hearing aid delivery: receives patients from the Audiology staff, and under their direction, completes the Audiology hearing aid evaluation appointments at the request of the Audiology staff.
- Receives and screens calls from members, walk-in appointments or incoming devices from members with complaints about their hearing aids or assistive listening devices.
- Performs troubleshooting checks upon malfunctioning hearing instruments to determine if problems can be corrected or instrument must be returned for repairs.
- Performs routine electro acoustical analysis of hearing aids on hearing aid test equipment for audiologist review; dispenses repaired items to members.
- Cleans earmolds and hearing aids.
- Changes tubing in patient's custom earmolds.
- Provides members with loaner hearing aids from the Audiology Clinic stock as directed by the clinical Audiologist.
- Management of hearing aid/assistive hearing device ordering and inventory: manages the entry of hearing aid orders.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
-2 years of keyboarding/typing and navigating multiple computer applications in a Windows environment, including data input.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Ability to follow specific oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of terminology and clinical procedure necessary to maintain records related to patients, supplies, equipment, prostheses, and clinical activities.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations which would be required to communicate with other professionals regarding the patients seen.
- The proper and safe use of an otoscope and other equipment used in fabricating and modifying earmolds.
- Knowledge of the basic anatomy of the external ear and external auditory canal; ability to observe the relevant actions in fabricating earmolds: need for cerumen removal.
- Basic knowledge of the instruments used in all of the above testing.
- Basic electronics required to troubleshoot hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
- Procedures for doing the work have been well established and a number of specific guidelines are available.
- The technician is required to use independent judgement in selecting the most appropriate guideline or procedure and making minor deviations to adapt the guideline or procedure to specific or unique patient care situations.
- In addition to his/her knowledge base, he/she may also utilize appropriate resources, reference materials, personal or telephone contact.
- Checking electro acoustical characteristics of hearing aids requires the use of complex equipment and proper procedures for accuracy.
-The most current fitting practices of hearing aids include programmable hearing aids.
-The technician must be capable of programming these new advanced instruments to the settings defined at issue so that the instrument's acoustical properties can be verified when repairs are needed.
- The technician's responsibilities involve numerous, varied and substantive technical tasks involving many functions of the Audiology Clinic.
-Because of the number and variety of assigned duties, the health technician is responsible for establishing priorities, planning and carrying out assignments in an effective manner.
- The position requires that the health technician be flexible in dealing with and adjusting to the many needs of the professional staff, patients, and family members.
- Work involves regular and recurring contact with patients who are unusually difficult to communicate with because of deficits in hearing.
- The technician is required to use skill in communicating with these patients.
-In addition some patients are mentally or physically ill or handicapped.
- The work is mostly sedentary and requires some standing, bending and carrying light items such as charts, papers, books.
- Occasionally a piece of equipment would need to be moved. Some walking is also required to interact with patients and other services.
- The work is carried out in the earmold fabrication room and Audiology areas in the Audiology Clinic. The work requires reoccurring use of sharp tools, drills, polishers, irrigation pumps, curettes, forceps, etc. The eyes are protected against flying debris during these activities.

Salary Range:
$18.44 - $21.65
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710861-Salem-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186611

Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) and indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills. As appropriate to the position's scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.


Essential Functions:
- Clinical Tasks: These job tasks provide patient care and are to be performed competently, consistently, accurately and according to established regional/departmental clinical protocols, policies and procedures and standards.
- They are: Prepares and organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g. diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time.
- Collects pertinent subjective (e.g. signs & symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) and objective (e.g. vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patient's reason for visit (i.e. chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure).
- Utilizes standardized tools (e.g. PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention.
- Recognizes signs and symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing and reports to clinician.
- Alerts clinician on signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician.
- Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process.
- Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
- Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use.
- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician.
- Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc.
- Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record.
- Clinical Procedures: Performs diagnostic tests, therapies and procedures within scope of authorized duties competently and with maintenance of proficiency according to: a) specific department standards on core clinical tasks (see department's list of core skills).
- Application of knowledge and skills appropriate to developmental age of patient.
- Eestablished policies such as and not limited to patient safety, aseptic and sterile techniques and infection control.
- Examples of categories of clinical tasks are as follows:
- Screening tests, e.g. vital signs, vision, hearing, developmental, LOPS, pain, etc.
- This job description is not all encompassing.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers within 30 days of employment.
- Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency Certification within ninety (90) days of employment as a Medical Assistant.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (assessment required for external candidates).
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills.
- Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding.
- Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) to two (2) plus years in a medical assistant position to assigned department's clinical area (e.g. Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting preferred.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned department's clinical area within the last one (1) to three (3) years preferred.
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system preferred.

Salary Range:
$17.53 - $21.33
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710908-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186620

Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients.Clinical duties involve both direct (in person)& indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills.As appropriate to the position's scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment.Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Essential Functions:
- Prepares and organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g., diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entriesare ready for clinician review prior to appointment time.
- Collects pertinent subjective (e.g., signs & symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) & objective (e.g., vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patient's reason for visit (i.e., chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure).
- Utilizes standardized tools (e.g., PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention.
- Alerts clinician on signs & symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician.
- Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process.
- Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use.
- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician.
- Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc.
- Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program
- AHA Health Care Provider Level CPR Certification within 30 days of employment
- Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency Certification within 90 days of employment as a Medical Assistant
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (assessment required for external candidates)
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills
- Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding
- Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year in a medical assistant position to assigned department's clinical area (e.g., Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned department's clinical area within the last 1-3 years
- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification

Salary Range:
$17.53 - $21.33
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710847-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186687

Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) and indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills. As appropriate to the position's scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.


Essential Functions:
- Clinical Tasks: These job tasks provide patient care and are to be performed competently, consistently, accurately and according to established regional/departmental clinical protocols, policies and procedures and standards.
- They are: Prepares and organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g. diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time.
- Collects pertinent subjective (e.g. signs & symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) and objective (e.g. vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patient's reason for visit (i.e. chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure).
- Utilizes standardized tools (e.g. PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention.
- Recognizes signs and symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing and reports to clinician.
- Alerts clinician on signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician.
- Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process.
- Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
- Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use.
- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician.
- Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc.
- Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record.
- Clinical Procedures: Performs diagnostic tests, therapies and procedures within scope of authorized duties competently and with maintenance of proficiency according to: a) specific department standards on core clinical tasks (see department's list of core skills).
- Application of knowledge and skills appropriate to developmental age of patient.
- Eestablished policies such as and not limited to patient safety, aseptic and sterile techniques and infection control.
- Examples of categories of clinical tasks are as follows:
- Screening tests, e.g. vital signs, vision, hearing, developmental, LOPS, pain, etc.
- This job description is not all encompassing.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers within 30 days of employment.
- Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency Certification within ninety (90) days of employment as a Medical Assistant.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (assessment required for external candidates).
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills.
- Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding.
- Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) to two (2) plus years in a medical assistant position to assigned department's clinical area (e.g. Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting preferred.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned department's clinical area within the last one (1) to three (3) years preferred.
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system preferred.

Salary Range:
$17.53 - $21.33
]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710851-Portland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183974

Under direct supervision of the physician and/or designee, assists in examination and treatment of patients.
Essential Functions:
- Performs within the scope/training of EDT & State/ Federal regulations including EMTALA, HIPAA risk management & other applicable regulations.
- Provision of competent patient care for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population, including ensuring age-specific care & responding to cultural needs of patients & families.
- Communicates clearly & w/courtesy w/all members of healthcare team, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Completes duties with regard to safety practices & policies, including infection control, workplace safety & management of aggressive behaviors.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers & telecommunications in documentation, tracking & conveying information.
- Establishes priorities based on patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment & supplies.
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate & concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of sensitivity to staff/patient/family rights, cultural & ethical beliefs.
- Participates in ED staff meetings, in-services & performance improvement activities.
- Establishes effective working relationships w/members of the health care team, patients & families.
- Acknowledges staff rights & cultural & ethical beliefs.
- Requires dependable attendance, flexibility to scheduled shifts & staff development.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
- Assists w/rooming & undressing patients at the direction of the RN & ensures patient belonging are collected, bagged & tagged.
- Obtains, records & reports vital signs, EKG, heights, weights & inputs/outputs of patients as directed.
- Assists physicians & nurses w/various procedures, including positioning & set up of draping, prepping, monitoring devices, prepares patient for suturing, performs wound cleaning, dressings, orthopedic devices, splints & crutch fitting.
- Assists patients to/from bathroom, in general ambulation, & transports as needed.
- Assists health care team in emergency situations including resuscitation.
- Assists w/discharge process under direction of physician or nurse.
- Cleans ED gurneys & equipment for efficient provision of care, including instruments per facility infection control policy.
- Provides post-mortem care.
- Prepares requisitions for lab, imaging reports & medical records.
- Conducts pharmacy, lab, nutrition & imaging pick-ups/deliveries, including specimen transport as needed.
- Inventories, orders, unpacks & distributes supplies, forms & linens.
- Responsible for cleanliness, stocking & organization of patient care areas, utility & storage rooms.
- Responsible for the quality control checks of urine dipsticks.
- Carries out basic clerical duties of the Unit Assistant/Receptionist to include proper cash handling, customer service, greeting/identifying patients & filling out paperwork, including after-hour admission.
- Must be able to perform proper body mechanics/lift techniques when transporting patients to the floor/another department.
- The EDTII classification shall apply only to those EDT who are qualified and assigned to perform casting and/or Ortho Tech I duties as discussed in Appendix E of the Master agreement (p.312).
- This assignment may also include, but is not limited to, phlebotomy & EKG.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant with certification as specified by the Medical Board of California, or equivalent (e.g., military experience) or, completion of an ED or UCC externship in an unlicensed assistive personnel externship or, completion of first semester of clinical course work in a nursing program.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- CA Limited Phlebotomy Certification (LPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), if job requires 'skin puncture' for lab testing purposes and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), if job requires 'blood draw' for lab testing purposes.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3706565-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186671

Job Purpose: Under indirect supervision of the Department Manager, performs, processes, and routes ECGs; or responds to codes as appropriate; assists Lead ECG Technician with orientation and training; strives to achieve excellence in patient care and satisfaction; participates in quality assurance; performs routine clerical duties; supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility; maintains confidentiality; protects organizational assets; exhibits ethics and integrity; adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, competencies, policies and procedures; reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares ECG equipment and examination area; uses ECG machine properly; conducts ECG tests; prepares patients for ECG procedure by explaining procedure to patient, allaying any fears, and eliciting cooperation from patient.
- All ECG's performed are submitted as directed by the patient's appropriate health care team member, (designated RN, or provider).
- Participates in training staff as appropriate on ECG machines, operations, processing and transmission of results according to regional ECG competencies.
- Maintains CPR certification
- Responds with ECG equipment to all codes; performs ECG
- Processes and completes all test results for review by cardiologist; edits and compiles test results into final format.
- Troubleshoot ECG cart problems prior to calling appropriate department for repair; notify Lead Technician as appropriate.
- Assists and aids in all aspects of ECG examination with other staff performing ECGs.
- Participate in quality assurance program and other functions as directed by lead; may include data collection.
- On regular basis, cooperates with other staff members both within and outside department in accomplishment of own job duties, as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as team player and role model for other employees in organization always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect; conducts oneself in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with members, visitors, public and employees.
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned within scope of duties, including and not limited to:
- Answers telephone calls; ascertains caller's needs and assists them accordingly; obtains and records pertinent information.
- Operates office equipment: computer, calculator, copier, telephone, etc.
- Maintains equipment and supplies in clean, orderly, and useable condition; reports malfunctions/needs to Lead Technician, Biomed and/or supervisor for appropriate action.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must complete competencies within sixty (60) days.
- Current BLS with AED certificate.
Physical Requirements:
- Bending up to 60 times per shift, both at the waist and knees, lift 20 pounds, and respond/walk distances to meet established response times. May be required to walk distances of up to 3 or more miles per shift. Able to stand six to eight hours per shift.
- Routinely: sitting, reaching, and twisting at a reception desk or counter. Walking, Standing, repetitively keyboard usage
- Able to perform CPR in various positions according to CPR standards.
Note: Employees are required to follow all prescribed safety precautions and procedures in order to avoid accidents or exposure to illness.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of organization.
- 1 year of experience with patient care; to include ECG experience.
Salary Range: $16.82 - $21.37]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3706561-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186618

To provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care interventions, under physician direction; based upon assessment and communication with other health care professionals to treat cardio-pulmonary and related disorders.
Essential Functions:
- CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION: Provide basic and advanced cardiac life support interventions including airway management, chest compressions, and diagnostic measurements.
- Measured by patient survival, physician observation, quality assurance monitoring.
- CRITICAL CARE: Manage neonatal, pediatric and adult life-support equipment by initiating and monitoring equipment function, management of an artificial airway, patient assessment including provision of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic testing; formulating, implementing and assessment of the effectiveness of a patient care plan in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.
- Measured by patient survival, physician and nursing observation, quality assurance monitoring.
- THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES: Assure respiratory sufficiency by performing ordered respiratory therapeutic interventions.
- Provide a complete patient assessment and evaluation of effectiveness of therapy.
- Collaborate with professional health care team in development, implementation and evaluation of patient care plan.
- Operate all necessary equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Educate and motivate patients, encouraging self-management of chronic disorders.
- Respond appropriately to treat adverse reactions to therapeutic interventions.
- Maintain necessary medical record documentation.
- Measured by quality assurance monitors, patient report, nursing and physician monitoring and report, and supervisory evaluations.
- DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING: obtain information on patient status by providing invasive and non-invasive diagnostic monitoring of cardio-pulmonary and metabolic status.
- Use diagnostic equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Evaluate the quality of the date obtained and provide interpretation of collected data to the nursing and medical staff.
- Integrate results of data collection into the patient treatment plan.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation.
- Seek cost-effective strategies that maintain the quality of the data collection system.
- Measured by quality control monitoring of data collection, quality assurance monitoring, professional staff reporting.
- EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: Assure that equipment and supplies are available for patient care by processing equipment for cleaning, sterilization, calibration and set-up.
- Monitor and document equipment function both during maintenance activities and usage.
- Report equipment malfunction in a standardized manner and collaborate with department supervisors, bio-medical engineers and technical staff to resolve equipment problems.
- Measured by quality assurance audits, review or equipment maintenance records, department non-labor financial reports, and staff reports.
- HEALTH PROMOTION: Guide and educate patients and families with therapies and strategies that promote the return of the patient to maximum respiratory health.
- Collaborate with discharge planning and provide outpatient educational interventions as needed.
- Provide Durable Medical Equipment evaluations and required documentation.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program, CRT AND registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care. If registry eligible, must achieve registry status within two (2) years of date of hire.
- RT license by the State of Oregon Health Licensing Agency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers CPR with AED.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).
- Patient assessment, basic respiratory care procedures and diagnostic techniques, infection control and mechanical ventilation (neonatal, pediatric, and adult).
- A thorough knowledge of adult mechanical ventilation and arterial blood gas analysis.
- Basic knowledge of neonatal mechanical ventilation and resuscitation, adult capnography.
- Current standards in practice of respiratory care and medical record documentation.
- Operate, identify and resolve malfunction of neonatal and adult mechanical ventilators, aerosol generators, oximeters, capnographs, transcutaneous monitors, oxygen delivery devices, pulmonary function devices.
- Able to draw arterial blood specimens (radial, brachial, and femoral sites).
- Able to assess patient status utilizing both invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in patient health education, preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year of post graduation experience with basic skills in adult and neonatal ventilator management, all aspects of respiratory care including arterial blood gases and airway management OR successful completion of KSMC Respiratory Therapy Internship, preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of neonatal and adult ventilator management theory, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, pulmonary pathology, pulmonary assessment, preferred.
- Knowledge of gas monitoring including interpretation and monitoring of capnography and metabolic monitoring, preferred.
- Patient education, preferred.
- Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment procedures, preferred.
- Protocol directed care, preferred.
- Tracheostomy changes, preferred.

Salary Range: 26.29 - 33.04

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3706558-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 180371

Under close supervision, assists during surgery as a member of the surgical team by preparing & organizing operating room prior to surgery, selecting & passing instruments during surgical procedures, maintaining operating room in aseptic condition following established policies & procedures; & assists w/ patient care during & after surgery. Conforms to prescribed policies & procedures regarding aseptic techniques. Maintain cooperative, courteous relationship w/ the patients, public, & other personnel.
Essential Functions:
- Assist physician during surgery as a member of surgical team
- Pass instruments & supplies; & assists as directed
- Scrub & conform to sterile technique for each procedure
- Assist in positioning & draping patient
- Provide proper retraction of tissue
- Assist in controlling hemostasis by applying a Bovie to a clamp
- Assist w/ sponging, suctioning, & performing sponge count
- Prepare suture for closure of surgical incision
- Apply proper surgical dressing as directed by physician
- Recognizes, responds to, & assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures & policies
- Hold & position video camera under direction of the surgeon
- Tie the pre-placed subcutaneous & skin stitches
- Assist in preparation of Operating Room (OR) as directed
- Arranges & assembles instruments, surgical trays, equipment, & various supplies
- Performs necessary scrub prior to each surgical procedure
- Removes, disassembles, and/or dispose of contaminated instruments, linens, & miscellaneous supplies
- Prepares instruments for sterilization
- Assist w/ room turnover between cases
- Maintains & ensures operational readiness of instruments, equipment, supplies, & sterilized items for surgical procedures specific to assigned cases
- May perform patient care functions such as prepping patients & operating a variety of equipment as directed
- Takes standby calls for the OR & responds per policy
- Performs other duties as required such as transporting patients, specimens & supplies, & may assist in orienting & training students and/or new staff personnel

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of operating room experience in scrub role within the last two (2) years or recent completion of operating room training program.
- Prior experience as first assistant, preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- Certified Operating Room Technician (CORT) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required within six (6) months of hire.
- Ability to scrub all types of surgical cases except open heart.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3706588-San-Diego-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 149881

Under direct supervision, provides basic care of treatment to selected patients, in accordance w/ the treatment prescribed by the physician & nursing policies & procedures; replenish unit supplies or materials; transports patient, laboratory specimens or medical records & responds to multi-unit needs.
Essential Functions:
- Patient Health Care
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, bathing and sitz baths
- Give enemas
- Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment
- Lift patients
- Perform surgical preps
- Prepare and position patients for procedures
- Respond to Code Blues
- Assist patients with ambulation and exercises
- Equipment and Instruments: Assemble/disassemble equipment and instruments
- Arrange for equipment repair
- Make minor repairs to equipment
- Maintain supply of oxygen and gas tanks
- Transportation: Transport patients to/from designated areas
- Transport expired patients to/from designated areas
- Transport laboratory specimens and equipment
- Materials and Supplies: Order supplies
- Replenish bed linen and sanitary supplies
- Administrative and Other: Train and orient new or less experienced personnel
- Train and orient staff to equipment techniques and procedures
- Answer call lights
- Locate personnel by paging system or beeper
- Other Activities and Responsibilities: Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 22


Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience in an acute hospital medical/surgical area, including skilled nursing facility, extended care facility, convalescent care, OR enrollment in second semester of nursing program
- Must pass written Nursing Attendant test
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic math skills required
- Ability to help with transportation, lifting, and moving of patients


Preferred Qualifications:
- One year recent experience in the last three (3) years or completion of one (1) year clinical experience as a nursing student in an acute hospital medical/surgical area, or skilled nursing facility.
- Nursing Attendant certification
- Current Basic Life support Certification (CPR)
- Ability to transport patients via gurneys, lifting and moving of patients weighing > 150 lbs.
- BCLS


Notes:
- This is an on call position, days and hours may vary according to departmental need.
-Will work rotatingweekends and holidays]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 2771677-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184194

Implements patient care activities under the direction of the registered nurse.
Essential Functions:
- Obtains, records, & reports vital signs on patients as directed.
- Documents data collected per standards.
- Collects & reports data to RN for development of plans for meeting patient/family needs.
- Implements & documents safe, therapeutic, & efficient care as directed by RN.
- Supports appropriate priorities for patient care.
- Anticipates need for emotional support.
- Supports the psychological, social, spiritual, & cultural needs of the patient & family.
- Takes preventative measures in giving patient care: Protects skin & mucous membranes.
- Protects patients from falls or other contact injuries.
- Uses positioning &/or exercise to prevent injury or the complications of immobility.
- Removes/reports environmental hazards in the patient care area.
- Implements interventions appropriate to specific age groups & developmental status of patients.
- Encourages patient/family to participate in treatments as directed.
- Provides transport to & from nursing units.
- Observes, records, & reports patient/family response to nursing care.
- Maintains call light within patient's reach & uses designated communication mechanism for patients w/ impaired hearing, speaking skills, or language barriers.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Must be a NA or student w/ one semester in clinical setting or six months experience as an NA.
- Must have experience in bedside nursing.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Good oral & written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3706604-Oakland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183572

Under direct supervision, provides an environmentally clean surgical area in accordance to KP standards and regulatory requirements; assists with the transportation and positioning of patients within specific Operating Room guidelines. Responsible for the storage and movement of supplies and equipment within the surgery departmen.t

Essential Functions:
- Maintains a clean and safe physical environment for patients and staff.
- Responsible for between case cleaning, terminal cleaning and assisting with room turnovers.
- Assists in transporting and/or positioning of patients.
- Executes proper use, care and handling of equipment and supplies.
- Transports supplies and specimens to the operating rooms, sterile processing department, laboratory, Pathology, and x-ray departments as required.
- Maintains appropriate stock levels in assigned areas.
- Maintains effective relationships with co-workers, staff, and physicians while adhering to the Perioperative Services Policies and Procedures.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- CPR Certification required.
- General understanding of medical and aseptic techniques required.
- Effective interpersonal skills required to communicate with the nursing staff.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of hospital, operating room orderly assistant or attendant experience preferred.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3706595-Gaithersburg-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 176259

Assists an ambulatory care department manager by supervising assigned operations of a department providing ambulatory patient care services; ensuring that staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care and patient-focused services to members cross the continuum which comply with local, state, and federal requirements; implementing and maintaining clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development; delivering nursing/patient care services that add value, are integrated with business plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards/performance measures.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises daily operations and ensures staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, TJC, and federal, state and local requirements.
- Implements and maintains patient care and quality service standards to meet members' and internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Recommends and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Assists in developing and monitoring budgets and resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and recommends strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Assists in providing on-going staff development.
- Implements and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organization's goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Collaborates with physicians, department chief and nursing manager in developing the appropriate level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Assists in managing and resolving human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (usually four (4) years) in health care related field required.
- Experience in ambulatory care or other relevant healthcare experience required (usually two (2) to three (3) years).
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ambulatory care practices/operations/issues.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience (usually two (2) years) preferred.


Notes:
Hours generally will be 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Must be flexible and able to attend meetings outside the regular hours.
Oversees both Family Medicine and Urgent Care.
Oversees an entire medical office building, including facilities, etc.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700452-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182194

Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.

Essential Functions:
- Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs
- Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr.
- Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner
- Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays
- Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements
- Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner
- Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process
- Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments.
- Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts
- Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique
- Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution
-Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas
- Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self
- Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies
- Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record.
- Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies
- Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care
- See Compensation Job Description
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant
- Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as Medical Assistant preferred

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700358-Wheat-Ridge-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 179916

Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.

Essential Functions:
- Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs
- Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr.
- Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner
- Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays
- Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements
- Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner
- Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process
- Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments.
- Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts
- Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique
- Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution
-Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas
- Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self
- Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies
- Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record.
- Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies
- Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care
- See Compensation Job Description
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant
- Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as Medical Assistant preferred
Variable days / hours.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700340-Lafayette-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183917

Responsible for the administrative & business management of a large department (50+ FTEs) or multiple departments (w/ a total of 50+ FTEs) providing ambulatory patient care services & the planning, development, implementation, & evaluation/improvement of ambulatory care services/programs. These positions also may include responsibility for in-patient departments or areas. Through clinical nurse supervisors and/or assistant nurse managers, ensures patient care staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, & patient focused services to members across the continuum which comply w/ local, state, & federal requirements; implements & maintains clinical & patient care practice standards, budgets, & staff development. Manages operations & services that add value & are integrated w/ nursing standards of practice, service priorities, & performance/outcome measures, as well as w/ strategic, business, & organizational goals/objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Manages outpatient programs, services, & operations; & through nurse supervisor(s) and/or assistant department nurse manager(s) is responsible for the delivery of nursing services & outpatient care which are integrated w/ business plans & meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical, & utilization standards & performance measures
- Ensures that services meet members', physicians', & internal clients' needs in a changing & competitive health care market
- Achieves integrated services across the continuum of care & manages & ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services, & operations by designing & implementing systems, processes, & methods to evaluate & improve patient care
- Participates as part of management team in formulating, implementing, & evaluating business plans/strategies & new models/methods of service delivery for ambulatory care services
- Responsible for achieving both short & long term strategic, business, & financial goals/objectives
- Ensures patient care staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, NCQA, federal, state, & local requirements
- Collaborates w/ physicians, nursing, & other health care providers in establishing, implementing, & maintaining patient care & quality service standards to meet members' & internal clients' expectations
- Acts as a patient advocate resolving patient care issues
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care
- Develops & monitors budgets & resource allocations
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff
- Provides for on going staff development
- Develops, implements, & monitors departmental policies & procedures which support the organization's goals & business objectives & ensures they are met
- Collaborates w/ Physician Team Leader & Department Chief in developing the level of patient services & the day-to-day operations of the department
- Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee, & department safety/ risk management issues

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree orequivalent experience (usually four (4) years) in ambulatory care management or related field required.
- Master's Degree in health services or business administration or management preferred.
- Experience in ambulatory care management or other related clinical management experience (usually four (4) - six (6) years).
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of ambulatory care practices, operations and local, state and federal regulatory standards.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678414-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186022

Under general supervision & direction of the cardiologist performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms, stress tests, & Holter monitors. Explains procedures to patients & monitors response to tests.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares equipment & materials used in diagnostic procedures.
- Obtains patient history from cardiologist & from patient as directed by cardiologist.
- Explains diagnostic procedures to patients.
- Places monitoring devices onto patient for procedures such as electrocardiogram & stress test.
- Operates diagnostic equipment & records the patient's response for review by cardiologist.
- Recognizes adverse chest pain or arrhythmia associated w/ stress testing & obtains immediate assistance.
- Applies Holter monitor as directed by cardiologist & explains ambulatory electrocardiogram to patient.
- Maintains accurate records of diagnostic procedures.
- Enters medical reports into computer system.
- Identifies the need to repair cardiac diagnostic equipment & obtains appropriate assistance.
- Cleans equipment & keeps procedure rooms clean & properly stocked.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Travel Required to Largo and Gaithersburg to cover service line needs

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a cardiology technician.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of EKG interpretation courses.
- BLS certification required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700359-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186018

Under general supervision & direction of the cardiologist performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms, stress tests, & Holter monitors. Explains procedures to patients & monitors response to tests.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares equipment & materials used in diagnostic procedures.
- Obtains patient history from cardiologist & from patient as directed by cardiologist.
- Explains diagnostic procedures to patients.
- Places monitoring devices onto patient for procedures such as electrocardiogram & stress test.
- Operates diagnostic equipment & records the patient's response for review by cardiologist.
- Recognizes adverse chest pain or arrhythmia associated w/ stress testing & obtains immediate assistance.
- Applies Holter monitor as directed by cardiologist & explains ambulatory electrocardiogram to patient.
- Maintains accurate records of diagnostic procedures.
- Enters medical reports into computer system.
- Identifies the need to repair cardiac diagnostic equipment & obtains appropriate assistance.
- Cleans equipment & keeps procedure rooms clean & properly stocked.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Travel required to Largo and Capitol Hill to cover service line needs

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a cardiology technician.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of EKG interpretation courses.
- BLS certification required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700365-Gaithersburg-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186015

Under general supervision & direction of the cardiologist performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms, stress tests, & Holter monitors. Explains procedures to patients & monitors response to tests.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares equipment & materials used in diagnostic procedures.
- Obtains patient history from cardiologist & from patient as directed by cardiologist.
- Explains diagnostic procedures to patients.
- Places monitoring devices onto patient for procedures such as electrocardiogram & stress test.
- Operates diagnostic equipment & records the patient's response for review by cardiologist.
- Recognizes adverse chest pain or arrhythmia associated w/ stress testing & obtains immediate assistance.
- Applies Holter monitor as directed by cardiologist & explains ambulatory electrocardiogram to patient.
- Maintains accurate records of diagnostic procedures.
- Enters medical reports into computer system.
- Identifies the need to repair cardiac diagnostic equipment & obtains appropriate assistance.
- Cleans equipment & keeps procedure rooms clean & properly stocked.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Travel Required to Capitol Hill and Gaithersburg to cover service needs

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a cardiology technician.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of EKG interpretation courses.
- BLS certification required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700364-Largo-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186088

Leads and Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including 2D echo, doppler, stress, dobutamine, and other echocardiographic tests.

Essential Functions:
- Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and/or physician using accepted standard techniques.
- Communicates purpose and procedures related to the ultrasound test to the patient and comforts/reassures patient about the examination.
- Performs 2D echo,, Doppler, stress, and other echocardiographic examinations to provide anatomic and physiologic data for physician's review.
- Notifies physician of patient distress and/or severe abnormal readings.
- Provides assistance and training in the Echocardiograph Laboratory and maintains appropriate training documentation materials.
- Participates in the development of effective Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities to improve quality of care.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Pediatric and Adult Experience Preferred.

Travel required to Gaithersburg and Largo to cover Service Line needs.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience in ultrasound procedures/equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy/pathological conditions of and related to the heart required.
- Associate's degree in the medical/technical field or equivalent experience required.
- Registration/Certification by the ARDMS- Registered Diagnositc Cardiac Sonographer or one of the following reg/cert from Cardiovascular Credentialing International(CCI) - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) and CPR Certification required.
]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700360-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185643

Assists an ambulatory care department manager by supervising assigned operations of a department providing ambulatory patient care services; ensuring that staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care and patient-focused services to members cross the continuum which comply with local, state, and federal requirements; implementing and maintaining clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development; delivering nursing/patient care services that add value, are integrated with business plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards/performance measures.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises daily operations and ensures staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, TJC, and federal, state and local requirements.
- Implements and maintains patient care and quality service standards to meet members' and internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Recommends and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Assists in developing and monitoring budgets and resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and recommends strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Assists in providing on-going staff development.
- Implements and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organization's goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Collaborates with physicians, department chief and nursing manager in developing the appropriate level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Assists in managing and resolving human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (usually four (4) years) in health care related field required.
- Experience in ambulatory care or other relevant healthcare experience required (usually two ( 2) to three (3) years).
- Knowledge of ambulatory care practices/operations/issues.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience (usually two (2) years) preferred.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Innovative and strategic thinker.
- Excellent interpersonal communication abilities.
- Demonstrates initiative and is able to work independently and proactively.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700475-Ontario-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184981

This position will have the overall responsibility for the management of the retail operations of the Southern California Regions Permanente Vision Services (30 stores and approximately 200 employees). Is responsible to ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained with the service and products. Each of the MSA Business Line Managers will report to this position.

Essential Functions:
- Grow the retail eyewear business to meet organizational goals.
- Ensure that members' needs are met in a courteous and business like manner.
- Coordinate with the Director of Optometry on goals and objectives and staffing needs on a daily basis.
- Ensure that financial targets are met, both expenses and revenues.
- Develop and implement ongoing training for opticians, contact lens fitters, and other staff in effective member service techniques and product sales.
- Develop good relationships with members, MSA management, providers, and others as appropriate.
- Identify and develop programs to improve and enhance member services and satisfaction.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of progressively increasing management experience in a retail environment.
- Retail experience, including familiarity with merchandising, pricing, customer research and store operations.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, management or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change and produce results.
- In-depth knowledge of optical management, including both operational and capital budgeting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in presentation and verbal skills.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700472-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 166803

Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to Medical Center. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, prepare packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building. Will process inpatient operating room instruments. May assist in departmental in services and training.

Essential Functions:
- Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, & dress code.
- Validates & maintains: event-related protocols, disinfection &/or sterilization load parameters & records, inventory check sheet(s), & equipment monitoring.
- Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, & employee competencies.
- Accurately document & maintain daily records of all QA & sterilization functions according to regulatory agency & Infection Control standards.
- Adheres to organizational & departmental policies & procedures.
- Participates in department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, & employee evaluation & competency programs.
- Maintains current Sterile Processing Technician Certification.
- May assists in departmental in-services & training.
- Wears personal protective equipment.
- Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, & processes reusable instrumentation & equipment.
- Selects & operates specialized cleaning equipment.
- Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
- Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines.
- Maintains adequate cleaning supplies.
- As designated reprocesses endoscopes.
- Identifies, inspects, & assembles all general & specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser & endoscopes instruments per specifications & manufacturer recommendations.
- According to manufacturer guidelines, selects & prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
- Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records.
- Properly loads & unloads sterilization cart items.
- Verifies that sterilization parameters meet before distribution of load.
- Collects, cleans, checks, distributes, & tracks patient care equipment.
- As designated, orders patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, & rotates stock appropriately & stocks general & surgical carts.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department.
- Demonstrates awareness of personal & work area safety at all times.
- Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens & communicable diseases.
- Take prompt corrective actions when hazard identified.
- Demonstrates effective written & oral communication skills.
- Actively supports & contributes teamwork in the workplace.
- Takes responsibility & is accountable for own professional work ethics.
- Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
- Assist in in-service & training.
- Supports departmental related computer programs.
- No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in instrument processing.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with the Certification Board for either Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management.
- Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.
- Must know various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation.
- Must know how to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e. washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizer).
- Must know cleaning of patient care equipment i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.
- Must know sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers, internal, and external customers.
- Departmental related computer skills preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3193569-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 101550

Under immediate supervision, transports patients, medical equipment, laboratory specimens & supplies within all areas of the medical center.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws.
- Transports patients (pre-operative, post-operative, Hemodialysis, etc) by wheel chair or gurney within the medical center.
- Picks up routine & STAT requests for laboratory specimens, blood, equipment, supplies, & other appropriate materials (medical or other) including data reports on regular routes or as required & delivers to appropriate location in hospital facility.
- With an escort by a security officer, transports expired patients to the morgue.
- Picks up soiled patient equipment & supplies from nursing units & transports to central processing.
- Transports equipment from NICU to central processing as requested.
- Performs CPR & responds to code blue pages as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 21


Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of previous experience in general patient care/hospital transportation.
- HS Diploma/GED.
- Valid CPR certification, if not currently certified, incumbent must receive within 30 days of hire.
- Nursing Aide certification, preferred.
- Valid Class C California driver's license, preferred.
- Current California driver record information sheet, preferred.
- Must have a driving record free of accidents involving the applicant's negligence, preferred.
- Also free of citations w/ forfeit of bail for driving while intoxicated or driving while under the influence of drugs or reckless driving, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to follow written & oral directions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Current American Heart Association BLS


Notes:
- This is an on call position, days and hours may vary according to departmental need.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3066298-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182759

Under general supervision, operates all equipment used in the sleep laboratory as well as EEG equipment. Performs a variety of technical duties to produce and score sleep studies, as well as technical duties to measure impulse frequenciesand differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain on patients in order to obtain data for use by physician in the diagnosis of brain disorders.

Essential Functions:
- Applies electrodes and other physiological monitoring devices to the patient
- Follow standard infection control procedures
- Inspects and monitors polygraphs, respiratory recording systems and electrodes through the night
- Observes, monitors and evaluates patient condition during and after procedures
- Prepares patients for test and explains test procedures
- Schedules patients for test procedures
- Administers sleep questionnaires to the patient at the beginning and end of the study
- Compiles statistics
- Determines heart rate and respiratory rate ranges for waking and sleeping stages
- Identifies and quantifies abnormalities in cardiac activity and respiration
- Interviews patients and reviews medical records to obtain patient history
- Notes and reduces or eliminates from consideration all artifacts to obtain an accurate representation of physiological activity during sleep
- Produces diagnostically acceptable PSGs (Polysomnography) / MSLT's (Multiple Sleep Latency Test)
- Records and charts patient data
- Records brain activity, eye and muscle movements, cardiac and respiratory activity and core body temperature
- Score polysomnograms for sleep stages using standardized criteria and computes established parameters to include sleep latency, sleep efficiency and percentage of the recording to include artifacts, possible abnormalities and behavioral observations of the patient
- Writes and file reports
- Cleans and stocks machines
- Maintains inventory and ordering of supplies
- Maintains equipment in good working order
- Troubleshoots equipment and performs minor maintenance
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed
- Attends conferences, meetings and in-service training sessions
- Coordinates department activities with other departments
- Maintains proficiency in clinical skills

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 25


Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year experience in Polysomnography required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a one (1) year AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy or training in EEG preferred
- Basic training of polysomnography skills by an accredited sleep center preferred
- Certification by the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists is desirable
- Must have clinical expertise in identification of sleep disorders
- Must have working knowledge of all types of sleep disorders and their symptoms
- Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of advanced Polysomnographic principlesand scoring/summarizing data; advanced knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs and patient care/hospital procedures
- Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing

Notes:
- Travel require 5% of the time.
]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700465-Huntington-Beach-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 181700

Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to Medical Center. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, prepare packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building. Will process inpatient operating room instruments. May assist in departmental in services and training.

Essential Functions:
- Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, & dress code.
- Validates & maintains: event-related protocols, disinfection &/or sterilization load parameters & records, inventory check sheet(s), & equipment monitoring.
- Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, & employee competencies.
- Accurately document & maintain daily records of all QA & sterilization functions according to regulatory agency & Infection Control standards.
- Adheres to organizational & departmental policies & procedures.
- Participates in department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, & employee evaluation & competency programs.
- Maintains current Sterile Processing Technician Certification.
- May assists in departmental in-services & training.
- Wears personal protective equipment.
- Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, & processes reusable instrumentation & equipment.
- Selects & operates specialized cleaning equipment.
- Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
- Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines.
- Maintains adequate cleaning supplies.
- As designated reprocesses endoscopes.
- Identifies, inspects, & assembles all general & specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser & endoscopes instruments per specifications & manufacturer recommendations.
- According to manufacturer guidelines, selects & prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
- Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records.
- Properly loads & unloads sterilization cart items.
- Verifies that sterilization parameters meet before distribution of load.
- Collects, cleans, checks, distributes, & tracks patient care equipment.
- As designated, orders patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, & rotates stock appropriately & stocks general & surgical carts.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department.
- Demonstrates awareness of personal & work area safety at all times.
- Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens & communicable diseases.
- Take prompt corrective actions when hazard identified.
- Demonstrates effective written & oral communication skills.
- Actively supports & contributes teamwork in the workplace.
- Takes responsibility & is accountable for own professional work ethics.
- Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
- Assist in in-service & training.
- Supports departmental related computer programs.
- No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in instrument processing.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with the Certification Board for either Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management.
- Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.
- Must know various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation.
- Must know how to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e. washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizer).
- Must know cleaning of patient care equipment i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.
- Must know sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers, internal, and external customers.
- Departmental related computer skills preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700372-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184074

Responsible for conducting non-invasive vascular studies including ultrasound.

Essential Functions:
- Performs non-invasive vascular studies on patients with cerebrovascular, arterial, and venous problems in Vascular Laboratory to include complete examination of carotid and vertebral systems (upper and lower extremity arterial and venous systems and arteriovenous fistulae).
- Prepares diagnostic testing protocols for patients with cerebrovascular, arterial, and venous disease.
- Reviews patient histories and physicals for pertinent information aiding in final evaluation of test data through knowledge of cerebrovascular, arterial and venous diseases.
- Prepares test data for analysis.
- Maintains equipment and vascular database.
- Computes and interprets statistical parameters associated with diagnostic test validation, including sensitivity, specificity and accuracy.
- Performs various office functions including screening consults before appointment service.
- Schedules patients, orders supplies and contacts service departments of respective ultrasound companies when equipment needs maintenance.
- Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with public, patients, and other personnel.
- Performs other related duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of vascular experience required.
- One (1) year of ultrasound experience required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Graduate from approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA required.
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonongraphers (ARDMS) required.
- BLS certification required.
- Travel required to locations in MD, VA and DC as needed.
- Demonstrated sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization and appropriate to age groups served.
- Knowledge with basic epidemiology of prominent disease processes of cerebrovascular, arterial and venous systems, including knowledge of risk factors.
- Knowledge and competency in following: Physics of ultrasound waves and their interaction with human tissue for evaluation of blood flow in vessels and imaging of blood vessels.
- Principles of operation, signals and information provided by all commonly used vascular diagnostic equipment.
- Anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics of cerebrovascular, arterial and venous systems.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3695414-Largo-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184689

Implements patient care activities under the direction of the registered nurse.
Essential Functions:
- Obtains, records, & reports vital signs on patients as directed.
- Documents data collected per standards.
- Collects & reports data to RN for development of plans for meeting patient/family needs.
- Implements & documents safe, therapeutic, & efficient care as directed by RN.
- Supports appropriate priorities for patient care.
- Anticipates need for emotional support.
- Supports the psychological, social, spiritual, & cultural needs of the patient & family.
- Takes preventative measures in giving patient care: Protects skin & mucous membranes.
- Protects patients from falls or other contact injuries.
- Uses positioning &/or exercise to prevent injury or the complications of immobility.
- Removes/reports environmental hazards in the patient care area.
- Implements interventions appropriate to specific age groups & developmental status of patients.
- Encourages patient/family to participate in treatments as directed.
- Provides transport to & from nursing units.
- Observes, records, & reports patient/family response to nursing care.
- Maintains call light within patient's reach & uses designated communication mechanism for patients w/ impaired hearing, speaking skills, or language barriers.

Secondary Functions:
- Support the Main Operating room by transporting patients to and from the operating room, PACU and pre-op.
- Support the operating room by getting supplies needed for surgery, blood transport, specimen transport



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a NA or student w/ one semester in clinical setting or six months experience as an NA.
- Must have experience in bedside nursing.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Good oral & written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700434-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183091

Essential Functions:
- Operates an ophthalmic fundus camera (e.g., Zeiss Fundus Flash III) to photograph portions of the eye, such as anterior segment, the ocular adnexa & the ocular fundus
- Explain test procedures & purpose
- Monitor & evaluate test readings during procedures
- Perform fluorescing angiography & ultrasound diagnostic procedures
- Prepare exam results for interpretation by physician
- Consult w/ physician concerning test results & alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities
- Fill request for equipment & supplies
- Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 26

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience as an ophthalmic photographer is required
- Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel on Ophthalmology preferred

Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills

Notes:
- This is an on call position, days and hours may vary according to departmental need.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700401-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184585

To work interdependently with physicians, nurses and other clinical staff to provide comprehensive, high quality medical care to Kaiser Permanente members.

Essential Functions:
- Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting by:
- Preparing the patient for the medical examination.
- Performing screening activities appropriate to patient population.
- Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.
- Assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician.
- Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician.
- Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse.
- Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress.
- Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP HealthConnect.
- Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient.
- Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times.
- Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least one (1) year of full-time experience as a nursing/medical assistant in a hospital, doctor's office, or ambulatory care clinic is required.
- High school diploma required.
- State of Maryland: Certified Nursing Assistant required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Completion of all Kaiser Permanente Clinical Assistant required competencies within the first sixty (60) days of employment, and annually thereafter.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3695417-Largo-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184310

The KPPACC Certified Nurse Assistant supports the work of the KPPACC Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
Essential Functions:
- Implements resident care activities under the direction of the registered nurse & licensed vocational nurse.
- Provides care to residents following facility policies & procedures, & in accordance w/C.N.A. certification standards.
- As appropriate, reports residents' needs & concerns to a licensed nurse.
- In accordance w/facility policy, reports all unusual occurrences to licensed nurses &/or facility administration.
- As directed by RN or LVN, collects admission data through interview of resident &/or family &/or from other health care providers.
- As directed, obtains, records & reports residents' vital signs.
- Documents all nursing data collected per practice & facility standards.
- Collects & reports data to RN or LVN for development of plans that meet resident/family needs.
- Implements & documents safe, therapeutic, & efficient care as directed by RN or LVN. - Supports appropriate priorities for resident care.
- Anticipates need for emotional support.
- Supports the psychological, social, spiritual, & cultural needs of resident & family.
- Takes preventative measures in providing resident care.
- Protects skin & mucous membranes.
- Protects residents from falls or other contact injuries.
- Uses positioning &/or exercise to prevent injury or the complications of immobility.
- Removes/reports environmental hazards in the resident care area.
- Implements interventions appropriate to specific age groups & developmental status of residents.
- Encourages resident/family to safely participate in treatments as directed.
- Provides transport to & from nursing units.
- Observes, records, & reports resident/family response to nursing care.
- Maintains call light within resident's reach & uses designated communication mechanism for residents w/impaired hearing, speaking skills or language barriers.
- Feeds residents who are not able to feed themselves.
- Transfers residents in accordance w/facility policies & procedures.
- Ambulates residents as directed by RN, LVN, or other authorized person.
- Reports all absences in accordance w/facility protocols.
- Refuses to perform tasks that fall outside the scope of the C.N.A. certification standards.
- Must have effective oral & written communication skills w/ coworkers, other health care team members, & residents.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Preferred one-year (1) experience in a skilled nursing facility.
- Three years or more experience preferred.
- HS diploma or equivalent.
- Current California State NA certification required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3695431-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185045

Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.

Essential Functions:
- Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs
- Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr.
- Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner
- Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays
- Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements
- Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner
- Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process
- Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments.
- Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts
- Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique
- Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution
-Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas
- Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self
- Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies
- Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record.
- Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies
- Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care
- See Compensation Job Description
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant
- Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as Medical Assistant preferred

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3695372-Denver-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182699

Performs echocardiogram procedures.

Essential Functions:
- Performs echocardiogram procedure.
- Utilizes ultrasound modalities of 2 D M Mode, color flow, and Doppler Testing for visualization of all possible cardiac structures, prosthesis, and pertinent Arterial and venous anatomy and flow of blood.
- Obtains patient's history and records information in patient's chart.
- Positions patient and manipulates equipment to obtain desired quality and Quantity of images for Cardiologist's diagnostic interpretation.
- Confirms or excludes all possible primary and/or secondary findings based on provided clinical information.
- Records/documents, edits, and calculates.
- Confers with Cardiologist concerning special patients to determine if areas other than those considered standard for a particular problem are to be imaged.
- Assist physicians with Tran esophageal Echograms procedures.
- Adjusts and sets up equipment, checks functionality of equipment, sterilizes Probes orders, and maintains supplies.
- Performs minor adjustments on the ultrasonic equipment and arranges service for any Major repairs.
- Responds immediately to STAT requests from physicians for patient ultrasonic examinations and relays findings to referring physicians by phone or by transmittal of examination reports.
- Maintains files and logs of all procedures to include recording on daily logs, processing reports filling charts and tapes, pulling tapes and setting up for physician review, indexing interesting cases for retrieval.
- Orders and maintains supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basis Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in Echocardiography w/ Doppler.
- Registered or registry eligible in Echocardiography.
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of echocardiograph equipment and procedures.
- Ability to maneuver echocardiograph equipment which may exceed 500 lbs.
- Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
- Graduate of an accredited Echocardiography program or equivalent on the job training.


Notes:
- Rotating weekend coverage]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678340-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185601

Manages small units providing ambulatory services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains budgets and on-going staff development.

Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of multiple small units in an outpatient facility.
- Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Provides on going staff development.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Secondary Functions:
- Manages assigned departments' daily clinical operations, staffing, budgets, and quality measures.
- Collaborates with department physicians and health care providers outside of the departments to achieve customer
focused care and cost effective utilization of services.
- Investigates and resolves patient/member concerns.
- Supervises assigned staff to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in compliance with regulatory
requirements and departmental standards.
- Serves as a resource to staff and implements action plans for staff development and improvement programs which
address quality and access in the outpatient setting.
- Assists in research, development, and implementation of departments' strategic goals for service, access, quality,
and cost.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience in management/leadership roles required (usually three (3) to five (5) years).
- Significant supervisory experience required (usually three (3) to five (5) years).
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in a health related field required.
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Significant experience in an outpatient care setting preferred.
- BLS certification preferred.
- Leadership role.
- Ambulatory nursing with Gynecologic and Obstetric experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of member/patient service, quality improvement, support of physician practice, staffing,
budgeting and care delivery in procedure oriented department.
- Knowledge of JCAHO, Nurse Practice Act. Outside regulatory requirements, and facility standards in relation to
ambulatory nursing preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to collaborate with physicians, motivate and direct staff, and
mobilize resources.
- Proven experience in managing or developing new programs. - Knowledge of the complexities involved utilizing a call center model for appointments and advice.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3685002-Sacramento-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185167

To work interdependently with physicians, nurses and other clinical staff to provide comprehensive, high quality medical care to Kaiser Permanente members.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting by:
- Preparing the patient for the medical examination.
- Performing screening activities appropriate to patient population.
- Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.
- Assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician.
- Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician.
- Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse.
- Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress.
- Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP HealthConnect.
- Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient.
- Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times.
- Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least one (1) year of full-time experience as a nursing/medical assistant in a hospital, doctor's office or ambulatory care clinic is required.
- High school diploma required.
- Completion of all Kaiser Permanente Clinical Assistant required competencies within the first sixty (60) days of employment, and annually thereafter.
- Current BLS certification required.
- State of Maryland: Certified Nursing Assistant required.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3688928-Frederick-Hagerstown-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184469

Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to Medical Center. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, prepare packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building. Will process inpatient operating room instruments. May assist in departmental in services and training.

Essential Functions:
- Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, & dress code.
- Validates & maintains: event-related protocols, disinfection &/or sterilization load parameters & records, inventory check sheet(s), & equipment monitoring.
- Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, & employee competencies.
- Accurately document & maintain daily records of all QA & sterilization functions according to regulatory agency & Infection Control standards.
- Adheres to organizational & departmental policies & procedures.
- Participates in department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, & employee evaluation & competency programs.
- Maintains current Sterile Processing Technician Certification.
- May assists in departmental in-services & training.
- Wears personal protective equipment.
- Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, & processes reusable instrumentation & equipment.
- Selects & operates specialized cleaning equipment.
- Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
- Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines.
- Maintains adequate cleaning supplies.
- As designated reprocesses endoscopes.
- Identifies, inspects, & assembles all general & specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser & endoscopes instruments per specifications & manufacturer recommendations.
- According to manufacturer guidelines, selects & prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
- Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records.
- Properly loads & unloads sterilization cart items.
- Verifies that sterilization parameters meet before distribution of load.
- Collects, cleans, checks, distributes, & tracks patient care equipment.
- As designated, orders patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, & rotates stock appropriately & stocks general & surgical carts.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department.
- Demonstrates awareness of personal & work area safety at all times.
- Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens & communicable diseases.
- Take prompt corrective actions when hazard identified.
- Demonstrates effective written & oral communication skills.
- Actively supports & contributes teamwork in the workplace.
- Takes responsibility & is accountable for own professional work ethics.
- Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
- Assist in in-service & training.
- Supports departmental related computer programs.
- No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in instrument processing.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with the Certification Board for either Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management.
- Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.
- Must know various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation.
- Must know how to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e. washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizer).
- Must know cleaning of patient care equipment i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.
- Must know sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers, internal, and external customers.
- Departmental related computer skills preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3688940-Silicon-Valley-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 180826

This position is responsible for supporting & coordinating the administrative activities of the nursing unit. May be assigned to cover multiple units.
Essential Functions:
- Processes transfers & discharges using the Admit-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) system in the electronic medical record
- Answers & appropriately routes internal & external telephone calls
- Orders materials & supplies for the unit, & collects equipment & medication from the dumb waiter system
- Answers call system from nurses' station; follows up w/ patient &/or family as appropriate
- Makes follow-up appointments for patients as necessary
- In conjunction w/ Discharge Coordinator, organizes transfers to skilled nursing facilities, including printing relevant sections of the patient chart
- Prepares discharge packets & other documents for patients (including maternal/baby)
- Maintains the unit's business equipment, including maintaining appropriately charged wireless carts
- Arranges for special maintenance or repair of the unit's business equipment
- Updates the unit's white board (this function may be eliminated)
- Maintains the Minimum Record
- Assists unit personnel in the use of the electronic medical record & other systems; may act as the unit resource for computer-related issues
- Acts as greeter for the unit, greeting new patients & their families
- Coordinates discharge times, contacts family members w/ discharge information, & otherwise facilitates a timely discharge when the patient is ready
- Initiates unit's downtime procedures when necessary
- Communicates w/ other units/departments
- May support Environmental Services in the data entry into the ADT system the status of clean & dirty beds
- May help to facilitate co-pay collections by communicating w/ the Admitting office when family members are present on the unit, relaying information to Admitting or to the patient/family, etc
- Assists w/ other unit duties such as collecting meal trays, taking STAT specimens to the lab, etc
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Medical Terminology certification
- Basic computer skills
- Typing speed: 25 wpm
- Knowledge of computer applications to include Windows 95/97, 2000 or Windows NT is required
- Working knowledge of PCs
- Basic knowledge of equipment (fax machine, copy machine, and scanner)
- Ability to read & comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, & medical record documents in English
- Ability to navigate in a Windows environment utilizing a mouse
- Ability to learn policies and procedures
- Ability to learn software application
- Ability to write simple correspondence using email
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
- Refer to position specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement

Skills Testing: Typing 25WPM, PC Skills]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3688891-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184110

Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to Medical Center. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, prepare packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building. Will process inpatient operating room instruments. May assist in departmental in services and training.

Essential Functions:
- Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, & dress code.
- Validates & maintains: event-related protocols, disinfection &/or sterilization load parameters & records, inventory check sheet(s), & equipment monitoring.
- Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, & employee competencies.
- Accurately document & maintain daily records of all QA & sterilization functions according to regulatory agency & Infection Control standards.
- Adheres to organizational & departmental policies & procedures.
- Participates in department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, & employee evaluation & competency programs.
- Maintains current Sterile Processing Technician Certification.
- May assists in departmental in-services & training.
- Wears personal protective equipment.
- Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, & processes reusable instrumentation & equipment.
- Selects & operates specialized cleaning equipment.
- Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
- Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines.
- Maintains adequate cleaning supplies.
- As designated reprocesses endoscopes.
- Identifies, inspects, & assembles all general & specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser & endoscopes instruments per specifications & manufacturer recommendations.
- According to manufacturer guidelines, selects & prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
- Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records.
- Properly loads & unloads sterilization cart items.
- Verifies that sterilization parameters meet before distribution of load.
- Collects, cleans, checks, distributes, & tracks patient care equipment.
- As designated, orders patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, & rotates stock appropriately & stocks general & surgical carts.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department.
- Demonstrates awareness of personal & work area safety at all times.
- Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens & communicable diseases.
- Take prompt corrective actions when hazard identified.
- Demonstrates effective written & oral communication skills.
- Actively supports & contributes teamwork in the workplace.
- Takes responsibility & is accountable for own professional work ethics.
- Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
- Assist in in-service & training.
- Supports departmental related computer programs.
- No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in instrument processing.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with the Certification Board for either Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management.
- Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.
- Must know various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation.
- Must know how to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e. washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizer).
- Must know cleaning of patient care equipment i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.
- Must know sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers, internal, and external customers.
- Departmental related computer skills preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3688916-Silicon-Valley-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183573

As delegated by and under indirect supervision of clinic nursing supervisor, and with direction from charge nurse, staff nurse, or practitioner, supports practitioner and clinical team to accomplish proactive patient management. Performs variety of technical, clerical, receptionist, and patient care duties to assist practitioners and other members of health care team in providing high quality patient care through health care system. Prepares sterile and un-sterile fields and assists practitioner with minor procedures and occasional office-based surgical procedures.
Additional for Medical Assistant II and I:
Identifies, draws up, and labels medications for immediate verification and use by the practitioner. Assists in resolving and/or responding to non-clinical related patient complaints and inquires. Acts as preceptor/trainer. Collaborates with clinic nursing supervisor to develop operational strategies and process improvements for department/unit.
Additional for Medical Assistant I:
Assists practitioner with highly specialized procedures (i.e. frequent office-based surgical procedures, chain of custody urine collection, splint manufacturing, and medicine administration) after completion of training and competency requirements, in accordance with policies/procedures, and as delegated by clinic nursing supervisor and ordered by authorized practitioner.
Essential Functions:
- Obtains, identifies and records vital signs, prevention data, medications, chief complaints and other pertinent information; observes, records and reports pertinent patient symptoms, reactions, condition changes, and information; immediately identifies and reports to RN or practitioner all adverse observations, reactions, conditions, or emergency situations
- Transcribes patient specific data into electronic system using practitioner generated ICD-9 and CPT codes for purposes of billing, coding, and clinical data reporting and analysis
- Prepares room and instruments for use during exam or procedure; assists practitioner or RN with wide variety of patient care procedures and tests; collects, labels, and processes specimens as required by practitioner and in accordance with policies and procedures; performs point-of-care laboratory tests as authorized by policy and delegated by nursing supervisor
- Maintains and promotes clean, safe, and well-equipped environment for patients, family members, and staff; follows departmental and organizational directives to isolate and process contaminated instruments and supplies; cleans rooms, furniture, instruments, and equipment according to established polices and procedures
Additional for MA II and I:
- Draws-up and labels medications on sterile and unsterile field for immediate verification and administration by the practitioner; verbalizes preparation and shows practitioner medication container; as ordered by authorized practitioner, calls patient prescriptions to pharmacy
Additional for MA I:
- Assists practitioner with highly specialized procedures (i.e. medicine administration, highly specialized and technical office-based medical, or surgical procedures, splint manufacture, chain of custody urine collection)
- Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of post high school medical assisting program with 200 hours clinical externship, military medical specialist training or completion of two year on-the-job training in medical assisting
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Certification in specialty area, if applicable
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, detail-oriented, problem solving, teamwork, creativity/innovation, and meet variable workloads
- Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
- Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- Training/giving and receiving instructions
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
Additional for Medical Assistant III:
- Rank 91B10 or higher as Army Medical Specialist or other military branch Medical Specialist equivalent with three months experience
- Completion of either of the two may be considered as equivalency for education requirement: 1) one full semester of RN Adult Health Nursing coursework and its companion clinical placement, OR 2) completion of two full semesters LPN coursework, with related clinical placements. Fully qualified RN or LPN may also be considered as equivalent to education and training listed above
Additional for Medical Assistant II:
- Rank 91B10 or higher as Army Medical Specialist or other military branch Medical Specialist equivalent with one year experience or graduate medical assisting program with nine months continuous experience
- Fully qualified RN or LPN may be considered as equivalent to education and training listed above
- Obtain passing score of 80% on pharmacology exam
- Two years of relevant medical assisting experience and successful completion of formal pharmacology course may be considered as equivalent to formal education or attending in-house pharmacology course
Additional for Medical Assistant I:
- Rank 91B10 or higher as Army Medical Specialist or other military branch Medical Specialist equivalent with eighteen months experience, or graduate of medical assisting program with one year continuous experience
- If medication administration required of job, then must obtain passing score of 80% on pharmacology exam and attend class sponsored by Kaiser Permanente on Administration of Medications (and complete required medication administration competency annually)
- If assisting in office-based medical or surgical procedures requiring highly specialized equipment is required of job, then must successfully complete and maintain required competencies annually for the general surgical assistant role, the specific procedures in which they assist and the specialized handling and cleaning of the equipment
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3682983-Honolulu-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185327

Provide state-of-the-art hearing aids to out members without a hearing aid benefit. This is a fee-for-service offering for our members.
Essential Functions:
- HEARING AID DISPENSING AND MAINTENANCE: Evaluation and custom fitting patients with amplification.
- Programming and designing the hearing aid response to match the individual hearing loss.
- Adjusting and modifying the amplification characteristics as patients acquire experience with amplification and/or developing changing needs.
- Provide patients with ongoing counseling and hearing aid checks to determine the aide effectiveness.
- REM as an objective measure of the aids effectiveness.
- Earmold impressions.
- Hearing Aid Repairs including replacing battery doors, tubing, and small patching of holes.
- Grind, buff, and polish the hearing aid to modify it.
- Fill out repair forms, review hearing aid history and warranty information.
- HEARING AID EVALUATION AND COUNSELING: Determine clinical candidacy for amplification utilizing objective measurements, evaluation of the patient's level of motivation and level of acceptance for their hearing problem.
- By in-depth discussion, provide precise hearing aid information re: types, styles, and costs.
- Outline the significant and varied technologies in a manner that can be understood by the consumer.
- AUDIOLOGIC EVALUATIONS: Includes audiometric testing, impedance measurement.
- Determine status of patient's hearing abilities, provides information for both physician and patient.
- CLINIC MANAGEMENT: Responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of dispensing services at the HAC.
- Helps to determine job duties for reception staff.
- Management of clinical protocols, product selections, and customer service protocols.
- Monitors quality assurance issues relating to the practice of audiology and dispensing including compliance with audiology and dispensing laws and ethical codes, ensuring high quality professional standards.
- DOCUMENTATION: Record test results in charts.
- Document in chart modifications and adjustments for each hearing aid encounter.
- Complete programming sheets, delineating the characteristics of the hearing aids response.
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT/RECORD KEEPING: Determine the needs for the supply of hearing aids and related materials used in the fitting process.
- Review invoices for accuracy and log on monthly expense sheet, confirm cost of goods sold for each member.
- Record hearing aid sales, types, and styles sold on monthly tally sheets.
- PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Develops new programs and policies for hearing aid dispensing services.
- Provides new technology updates and shares information for improving hearing aid fitting skills to staff audiologists and physicians.
- Journal and research article reading and review of related professional reports.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) or more years of experience in the field of Audiology required.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of state-of-the-art computerized hearing aid dispensing within the past three (3) years required.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Audiology and completion of a CFY with a passing score on National examinations in Audiology administered by Educational Testing Services.
- Oregon Audiology License.
- NPI.
- Meeting licensure requirements for continuing education.
- Maintaining professional knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years or more of post-licensure experience in the field of state-of-the-art computerized hearing aid dispensing is preferred. Includes competency in client consultation, sales, and training for products dispensed at KP HAC.
- Two (2) years of leadership experience preferred.
- Previous experience in hearing aid center management preferred.
- Up-to-date skills of cutting edge technological advances in hearing aids followed and implemented preferred.
- Hearing aid dispensary management capabilities in clinical protocols, product selections, customer service, and audiologist training preferred.
- Coordinating
- Newborn Hearing Screening program @ KSMC

Salary Range:
$31.65 - $42.82]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3683026-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185790

Perform sleep studies, monitoring patients during all stages of sleep; trial therapeutic interventions and evaluate their effectiveness with all studies conducted at KPs Sleep Center.
Essential Functions:
- Measure and observe sleep and EEG dysfunctions by utilizing various monitors simultaneously in a safe and effective manner. This requires use of computerized sleep lab system.
- Utilizing protocols developed by Sleep Medical Directors and PSGTs, provide therapeutic interventions for observed sleep dysfunction, measure and evaluate the results of interventions and make necessary adjustments resulting in a prescription for durable medical equipment.
- Take a detailed sleep history from the patient and screen patients for appropriateness of testing.
- Participate in outpatient monthly sleep study reviews.
- Educate patients to testing and therapeutic procedures.
- Maintain an effective rapport with patient to facilitate patient compliance with procedures.
- Provide appropriate discharge instructions.
- Perform safe and correct operation of equipment.
- Provide required equipment maintenance.
- Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and skill in interfacing computer-based information system and patient monitoring systems.
- Maintain necessary quality and quantity control programs.
- Utilize a department specific quality assurance program in collaboration with the medical director and supervisor.
- Periodically review procedures and revise to reflect hanges in practice and standards.
- Process all data obtained from sleep studies and analyze data.
- Prepare standardized report for physician review.
- Monitor patients for all life-threatening events.
- Recognize and obtain medical assistance as required.
- Record and report all unusual occurrences.
- Maintain patient records and confidentiality per standard procedure.
- Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in a polysomnography lab.
- Two (2) years of experience with diagnostic monitoring.
- Polysomnography training.
- Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and Oregon Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist (LPSGT) OR Oregon Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at hire.
- Thorough knowledge of polysomnography.
- Comprehensive knowledge of computer applications for diagnostic testing.
- Computer operations.
- Operation of all monitoring systems utilized in sleep lab.
- Effective communication skills.
- Operation of medical gas systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience with computer-based diagnostic programs, preferred.
- Two (2) years of clinical patient experience, preferred.
- A.S. degree in health sciences, preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology related to respiratory and sleep is preferred.

Salary Range- $24.10 - $29.45]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3683046-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 181852

Under indirect supervision of unit supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting. Responsible and accountable for assigned tasks
Essential Functions:
- Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff
- Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment
- Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit
- Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following department/unit/JCAHO standards
- Utilizes department and unit forms per procedures
- Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues
- Utilizes correct body mechanics
- Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment, or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person
- Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues
- Functions within parameters of job description
- Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information
- Reports off when leaving unit
- Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse, or supervisor
- Remains calm in emergency patient care/unit situations; follows established protocols
- Assists as directed during code 500 (chest compression and runner to lab)
- Practices within hospital, department, and unit standards/policies/procedures
- Locates and uses facility and hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary
- Completes mandatory JCAHO in-services annually
- Completes CPR recertification of 24 months - level C
- Attends at least three unit staff meetings
- Reads/signs minutes of staff meetings not attended
- Seeks guidance, direction, or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed
- Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor
- Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable
- Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service
- Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
- Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- Training/giving and receiving instructions
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of one-year of Hospital Aide experience
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3682981-Honolulu-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182331

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.

Essential Functions:
- The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.
- Leadership
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
- Identifies and supports new ideas.
- Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
- Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
- Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
- Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Nursing Process
- Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.
- Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.
- Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.
- Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.
- Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.
- Clinical Outcomes
- Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.
- Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.
- Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
- Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.
- Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.
- Sets up and organizes room.
- Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeon's needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard. Assists physician within scope of competency.
- Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.
- Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.
- Operates sterilization equipment.
- Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.
- Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
- Customer Service
- Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.
- Anticipates the customer's desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
- Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 26

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.
- Graduate of approved surgical technologist program.
- Certification from the Association of Operating Room Technologists/Liaison Council for Certification for the Surgical Technician.
- BLS, Healthcare provider level.
- Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.
- Maintains required certifications as applicable.
- Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient. Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).
- Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents within their scope of competency.
- Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis.
- May be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency.
- Willing to be trained on computer systems.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678700-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183106

Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, performs variety of technical, semi-technical, clerical and patient attending duties, participates in instruction of patients and family members and works cooperatively with staff and other departments. Assists nursing supervisor in orienting, training, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating emergency department tech staff; works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements. Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements.
Essential Functions:
- Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete
- Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice
- Administers approved medications and treatments to patients in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures, and as delegated by nursing supervisor and ordered by practitioner with prescriptive authority
- Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse
- Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed
- Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests
- Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff
- Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures
- Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use
- Participates in staff meetings regularly; participates in projects as requested
- Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance
- Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes
- Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by Incident Commander
- Practices within organizational, departmental and Emergency Services specific standards, policies, procedures, processes, protocols or guidelines; practices in accordance with departmental scope of service and Emergency Department Tech scope of practice; works as part of the health care team


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one-year of emergency services experience or related background and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Completion of course in basic cardiology or EKG
- Completion of basic pharmacology course and training as Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT or EMT-P), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum
- Completion of training in one or more: Intermediate or Advanced EKG, 12 Lead EKG, or Drugs and Electrolytes
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association
- Knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication
- Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
- Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- Training/giving and receiving instructions
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of Emergency Nurses' Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (NPC)
- Completion of American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Completion of Intermediate, Advanced, or 12-Lead EKG course
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3682936-Honolulu-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185540

Participates w/ the Health Care Team in delivering quality & customer focused health care to patients. Provides clinical & administrative support to clinicians & other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct & indirect patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge & skills. As approp the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs & contribute to a positive care experience & work environment. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, & under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Essential Functions:
- Prepares & organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information & order entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time
- Collects pertinent subjective & objective data related to patient's reason for visit
- Utilizes standardized tools to identify & address health maintenance/care gaps w/ patient & alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention
- Recognizes signs & symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing & reports to clinician
- Alerts clinician on signs & symptoms requiring immediate attention & respond to directions per clinician
- Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process
- Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms & educational materials are available & ready for use during visit/procedure
- Provides patient w/ after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician
- Use KP HealthConnect & other information systems to document all pertinent data & outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures & policies such as & not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smart tools, etc
- Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record
- Performs diagnostic tests, therapies & procedures w/in scope of authorized duties competently & w/ maintenance of proficiency according to: a) specific dept standards on core clinical tasks (see dept's list of core skills); b) application of knowledge & skills appropriate to developmental age of patient; & c) established policies such as & not limited to patient safety, aseptic & sterile techniques & infection control. Examples of categories of clinical tasks are as follows:
- Screening tests
- Diagnostic tests Medication administration via oral, topical, otic, rectal, vaginal, IM, SubQ, intradermal, ophthalmic, inhalation & nasal routes
- Wound care
- Application and/or removal of orthopedic appliances & other devices
- Minor surgical procedures assist
- Medical procedures assist
- Lab specimens collection & labeling
- Irrigations
- Instrument/equipment set-up, cleaning & processing (sterile & non-sterile)
- Ambulate/transfer of patient using lift equipment
- Other procedures outlined in the core skills checklist as attached
- Maintains & adjusts clinician's patient schedule for efficient patient flow that facilitates appointed visits & overbooks
- Other duties as assigned consistent w/ job description
- This job description is not all encompassing

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Must obtain State of Washington Health Care Assistant Certification within 90 days of employment as a Medical Assistant and maintain current certification when assigned to a medical office building located in Washington State
- AHA Health Care Provider Level CPR Certification within 30 days of employment
- Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency Certification within 90 days of employment as a Medical Assistant
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (Assessment required for external candidates)
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills
- Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding
- Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) to two plus (2+) years in a medical assistant position to assigned department's clinical area (e.g. Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting, preferred
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned department's clinical area within the last one (1) to three (3) years, preferred
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification, preferred
- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system, preferred

Salary Range- $17.53 - $21.33]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3682979-Vancouver-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 164728

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or designee.
Essential Functions:
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and other pertinent information as required by department.
- Records information in patients' medical record.
- Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination.
- Assists clinician with care of the patient.
- Handles inventories and orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials.
- Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department.
- Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department.
- May be responsible for administering medications, including injections.
- May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments.
- Performs data entry.
- Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- Customer Service: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.
- Anticipates the customer's needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
- Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests.
- Facilitates the customer's ability to utilize resources.
- Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.
- Team Commitment: Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
- Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
- Takes accountability for own actions.
- Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members.
- Actively participates in departmental professional development activities.
- Adheres to Attendance Policy.
- Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.
- No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Externship.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.
- BLS certification.
- Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.
- Ability to use personal computer.
- Ability to read, writes, and comprehends medical information.
- Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678452-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184859

This position plans, organizes, directs, evaluates & coordinates outpatient/inpatient services across the continuum of care within a Service Area or within a single medical center. In addition, it works w/ KFHP/H & the Medical Group staff developing strategic plans, providing quality care & cost effective services that aligns w/ federal, state & local regulations.

Essential Functions:
- Collaborates w/ other Service Directors / Chiefs of Service in identifying & implementing innovative models & best practices & emphasizing service improvements & cost reduction
- Directs development & implementation of quality & utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services & cost effective utilization of necessary services
- Ensures compliance w/ administrative, legal & regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract & governmental & accrediting agencies
- Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies
- Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction w/ emphasis on customer service & highest standards of quality & innovation
- Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety & risk management issues
- May act as site administrator
- Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes & the delivery of patient care & member services
- Directs the budget & resource allocations
- Manages the financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care & services


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience in management/program leadership roles required (usuallyseven (7)years)
- Progressive management/program leadership experience required (usually five (5) years) - Significant experience in an outpatient care setting preferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in health related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission &other local, state &federal regulations]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678376-San-Ramon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 173002

The position is primarily responsible for assisting physicians in the Cardiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory activities, including diagnostic, interventions and therapeutic cardiac procedures within an inpatient or outpatient environment. Provide technical and analytical support during invasive diagnostic procedures for patients requiring cardiovascular services, monitoring and observing of patients; circulating and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures; pre and post procedure teaching, pre procedure patient prep; emergency interventions. May be required to direct, check and coordinate the work of others.

Essential Functions:
- The position is primarily responsible for assisting physicians in the Cardiology/Cardiac Catheterization and/or Electrophysiology Laboratory activities, including diagnostic, interventions and therapeutic cardiac procedures within an inpatient or outpatient environment.
- Provide technical and analytical support during invasive diagnostic procedures for patients requiring cardiovascular services, monitoring and observing of patients; circulating and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic procedures; pre and post procedure teaching, pre procedure patient prep; emergency interventions.
- Performs other duties as needed appropriate to scope of practice to meet the needs of the department.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may be required to direct, check and coordinate the work of others.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) continuous years of experience as a Cardiovascular Technician with the Permanente Medical Group or four (4) years acceptable experience in other hospitals as a Cardiovascular Technician.
- Cardiac scrub experience preferred.
- Able to scrub in basic surgical specialties preferred.
- BCLS required, ACLS required.
- Current CV Technician certification preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all duties required of the position as determined by the supervisor with limited or no supervision.
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal relationship skills and be supportive of collaborative teamwork.
- Must be able to take call on a regular rotating basis as a member of the Cardiac team, including flexible hours and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a consistently high quality of service to patients, visitors and staff at all times.
- Able to serve as a preceptor and mentor as required.
- May be required to direct, check and coordinate the work of others.
- Must be able to work in a Labor Management Partnership.

Preferred Qualifications:
RCES certification or IBHRE Testamur preferred
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3343451-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 146381

Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner
which reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision, and values while supporting the Labor Management
Partnership (LMP) principles and practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a
joint decision making process in accordance with the 'Labor Management Partnership Vision Reaffirmation
and Understandings Booklet'. Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to
promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Demonstrates strong
interpersonal and communication skills with a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded,
appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. The Surgical Technologist performs in the
scrub role during surgical procedures and coordinates other activities.
Essential Functions:
- Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage. Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times.
- Complies with Kaiser's Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked.
- Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information as provided by employer through multiple avenues.
- Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule.
- Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs.
- Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Utilizes professional communication techniques.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational records. (HIPAA Standards).
- Promotes collaboration and professional interaction with the health care team.
- Promotes professional conduct, knows and complies with department Standards of Behavior. (group norms)
- Promotes and utilizes professional communication techniques.
- Attends inservices related to job description as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness of new concepts and skills.
- Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings. Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year scrubbing experience and/or finished practicum in an inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting involving scrubbing experience - Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline
- Able to follow instruction
- Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology. One to two years scrubbing experience and/or finished practicum in an inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting involving scrubbing experience and able to scrub all surgical procedures
- Knowledge of sterile core area
- BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three to five years scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting - CST preferred

Salary Range: $22.46 - $26.65
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 2676602-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182750

The Patient Care Technician supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
- Working as part of a team with the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in providing patient care, including:
- Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals).
- Ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.
- Uses patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting patients.
- As needed, may also transport patients within the medical center and deliver and pick up specimens and prescriptions.
- Assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care.
- Within the Patient Care Technician duties and responsibilities and dependant on the patient population, assists the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring, including but not limited to: obtaining, recording and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs.
- May perform EKGs as required.
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Patient Care Technician may act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met.
- As a sitter, the Patient Care Technician will assist the registered nurse assigned to the patient in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities.
- In coordination with the Registered Nurse and other medical center staff, will maintain a clean and safe environment by providing a newly admitted patient with supplies (e.g. ICS/ Admission Kit), ensuring a clean and tidy bedside, and neat linens.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.
- Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Analytical: Collects and researches data and uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and develops alternative solutions.
- Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality, treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect.
- Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively and reads and interprets written information.
- Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit and balances team and individual responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience, within the last three (3) years, in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.
- High School Diploma/ GED.
- BLS required.
- Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
- Experience requirement will be waived for Patient Mobility Techs who are transitioned into this classification in 2009.
- Patient Mobility Techs who require training must successfully complete an employer provided training program and will be given six months to meet the requirements of the position.
- A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678221-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 179926

THIS POSITION REPRESENTS TWO POSITIONS

Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.

Essential Functions:
- Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs
- Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr.
- Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner
- Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays
- Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements
- Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner
- Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process
- Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments.
- Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts
- Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique
- Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution
-Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas
- Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self
- Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies
- Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record.
- Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies
- Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care
- See Compensation Job Description
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant
- Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as Medical Assistant preferred

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3628663-Lakewood-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182738

The Patient Care Technician supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
- Working as part of a team with the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in providing patient care, including:
- Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals).
- Ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.
- Uses patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting patients.
- As needed, may also transport patients within the medical center and deliver and pick up specimens and prescriptions.
- Assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care.
- Within the Patient Care Technician duties and responsibilities and dependant on the patient population, assists the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring, including but not limited to: obtaining, recording and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs.
- May perform EKGs as required.
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Patient Care Technician may act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met.
- As a sitter, the Patient Care Technician will assist the registered nurse assigned to the patient in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities.
- In coordination with the Registered Nurse and other medical center staff, will maintain a clean and safe environment by providing a newly admitted patient with supplies (e.g. ICS/ Admission Kit), ensuring a clean and tidy bedside, and neat linens.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.
- Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Analytical: Collects and researches data and uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and develops alternative solutions.
- Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality, treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect.
- Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively and reads and interprets written information.
- Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit and balances team and individual responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience, within the last three (3) years, in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.
- High School Diploma/ GED.
- BLS required.
- Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
- Experience requirement will be waived for Patient Mobility Techs who are transitioned into this classification in 2009.
- Patient Mobility Techs who require training must successfully complete an employer provided training program and will be given six months to meet the requirements of the position.
- A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678342-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182733

The Patient Care Technician supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
- Working as part of a team with the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in providing patient care, including:
- Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals).
- Ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.
- Uses patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting patients.
- As needed, may also transport patients within the medical center and deliver and pick up specimens and prescriptions.
- Assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care.
- Within the Patient Care Technician duties and responsibilities and dependant on the patient population, assists the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring, including but not limited to: obtaining, recording and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs.
- May perform EKGs as required.
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Patient Care Technician may act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met.
- As a sitter, the Patient Care Technician will assist the registered nurse assigned to the patient in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities.
- In coordination with the Registered Nurse and other medical center staff, will maintain a clean and safe environment by providing a newly admitted patient with supplies (e.g. ICS/ Admission Kit), ensuring a clean and tidy bedside, and neat linens.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.
- Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Analytical: Collects and researches data and uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and develops alternative solutions.
- Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality, treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect.
- Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively and reads and interprets written information.
- Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit and balances team and individual responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience, within the last three (3) years, in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.
- High School Diploma/ GED.
- BLS required.
- Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
- Experience requirement will be waived for Patient Mobility Techs who are transitioned into this classification in 2009.
- Patient Mobility Techs who require training must successfully complete an employer provided training program and will be given six months to meet the requirements of the position.
- A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678341-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183908

Responsible for the administrative & business management of a small (less than 20 FTEs) or medium size (less than 50 FTEs) department providing ambulatory patient care services. Through clinical nurse supervisors and/or assistant nurse managers, ensures patient care staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, & patient focused services to members across the continuum which comply w/ local, state, & federal requirements; implements & maintains clinical & patient care practice standards, budgets, & staff development. Manages operations & services that add value & are integrated w/ nursing standards of practice, service priorities, & performance/outcome measures, as well as w/ strategic, business, & organizational goals/objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Manages outpatient operations & through nurse supervisor(s) and/or assistant department nurse manager(s) is responsible for the delivery of nursing services & outpatient care which are integrated w/ business plans & meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical, & utilization standards & performance measures
- Ensures that services meet members', physicians', & internal clients' needs in a changing & competitive health care market
- Achieves integrated services across the continuum of care & manages & ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services, & operations by designing & implementing systems, processes, & methods to evaluate & improve patient care across the continuum of care
- Ensures patient care staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, NCQA, federal, state, & local requirements
- Collaborates w/ physicians, nursing & other health care providers in establishing, implementing, & maintaining patient care & quality service standards to meet members' & internal clients' expectations
- Acts as a patient advocate resolving patient care issues
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care
- Develops & monitors budgets & resource allocations
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service
- Determines the appropriate staff-mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff
- Provides for on going staff development
- Develops, implements, & monitors departmental policies & procedures which support the organization's goals & business objectives & ensures they are met
- Collaborates w/ Physician Team Leader & Department Chief in developing the level of patient services & the day-to-day operations of the department
- Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Usually three (3) to five (5) years of experience in ambulatory care management / supervision or other related clinical area
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (usually four (4) years)in health care related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of ambulatory care practices, operations and local, state and federal regulatory standards

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum Five (5) years of Worker's Compensation case management /Disability Managment experience.
- KPHC Ambulatory/Resolute/Tapestry knowledge.
-Worker's Compensation Claims Management experience.

Notes:
- Position requires some travel to various KP sites in Kern County (For example: Lost Hills, Delano)
]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678413-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 185097

Participates w/ the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects KP's mission, vision, & values while supporting the LMP principles & practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance w/ the 'LMP Vision Reaffirmation & Understandings Booklet'. Provides support & assistance to the patient & Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, & self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal & communication skills w/ a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. Performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures & coordinates other activities w/ other OR professionals.
Essential Functions:
- Complies w/ shift, unit & organizational policies & procedures including reliability & attendance standards
- Complies w/ KP's Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked
- Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies & current info
- Complies w/ contractual responsibilities related to work schedule
- Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs
- Maintains current knowledge & skill base w/ personal commitment to continuous learning & professional development
- Utilizes professional communication techniques
- Maintains HIPPA Standards
- Promotes collaboration & professional interaction w/ the health care team
- Promotes professional conduct, knows & complies w/ dept Standards of Behavior
- Promotes & utilizes professional communication techniques
- Attends inservices related to job description as approp
- Demonstrates awareness of new concepts & skills
- Attends & constructively participates in staff meetings
- Communicates info so that continuity of care is maintained
- Communicates w/ patient, family & other staff in a professional & courteous manner
- Obtains & demonstrates the skills & knowledge needed to provide approp population based & culturally sensitive care to patients & families through education, training & experience
- Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing & time out
- Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period
- Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for approp set up
- Obtains & demonstrates the skills & knowledge needed to provide age approp care to patients through education, training & experience
- Initiates approp measures based on protocol for the mgmt of the intra- operative patient
- Applies principles of aseptic technique
- Evaluates sterile packs & supplies
- Provides a well organized sterile area
- Is aware of procedure's progression & anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times
- Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively
- Applies & assists w/ the principles of correct body alignment in positioning & transferring patients
- Examines unused equipment & instruments for gross contamination & transports covered used instruments to utility room
- Responsible for sterile core activities: Completion of picking case carts, restocking, reordering supplies, assisting w/ O.R. room needs
- Assists w/ approp measures in emergency situations
- Assists Circulator in preparation for the next scheduled case
- Initiates & facilitates room turnovers
- Restocking of unused supplies & equipment
- Participates in the reprocessing process
- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) to two (2) years of scrubbing experience and able to scrub all surgical procedures
- One (1) to two (2) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting
- Three (3) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting, preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology
- BLS certification
- AST (Association of Surgical Technology) Certification
- Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline
- Able to follow instruction
- Knowledge of sterile core area
- CST preferred
- Ability to rotate through sterile core area, preferred
- Clean and reprocess instruments, stock supplies, and pick case carts, preferred

Salary Range: $23.57 - $27.98]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678630-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 169800

Decontaminate, clean, package, sterilize, store and distribute medical/ surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with Title 22 requirements and joint commission standards. Fill medical supplies requests from user areas.
Essential Functions:
- Uphold KP's policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Follows standard infection control procedures.
- Ensure equipment is available for end users: Receive and sort soiled instruments/ equipment, soak, dissemble, clean and rinse, decontaminate, lubricate and perform routine preventive maintenance as required.
- Pick up soiled equipment/supplies from end users.
- Prepare and process packs, supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Check, test, and graph data from equipment such as sterilizers, incubators, etc.
- Perform computerized scanning, documentation, and tracking of equipment and instruments.
- Record equipment malfunctions, maintain department logs, i.e. sterilization records and equipment usage.
- Repair and/or request repair service as required.
- Maintain accurate and complete sterilization records.
- Communicate relevant accomplishments and problems to the lead and or manager.
- Prepare periodic workload statistics.
- Maintain proficiency in technical/clinical skills by maintaining licensure/certificates, attending conferences, meetings and in-services as required.
- Operate copier, computer and fax equipment.
- Answer and route telephone calls and locate personnel by paging system or beeper.
- May orient and train new or less experienced personnel.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 22


Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in sterile processing or comparable Operating Room TechnicianOR registration as Registered Sterile Processing Technician.
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) or Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) certification, preferred.
- Working knowledge of surgical instrumentation processing techniques, medical supplies, and proficiency in the following required: basic micro-biology, soaps and detergents, fundamentals of cleaning and packaging sterile supplies, steam sterilization, low temperature sterilization and flexible scope reprocessing, quality assurance, infection control, isolation techniques and safe practices in sterile processing.
- Physical requirements involving frequent heavy lifting (over 25 lbs.) or pushing over 500 lbs. Often combined with bending, twisting, and long periods of time on the feet.
- Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required.
- Work in a collaborative Labor-Management environment to result in a high performance work team.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678339-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184909

The Medical Assistant position exists to assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed Nurse or Physician.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate and apply required skills sets and clinical knowledge in the ambulatory care setting
- Collect, report, and document objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner
- Room and discharge patients according to department standards
- Respond to emergent/crisis situations upon delegation by the RN or Physician
- Must demonstrate compassion and empathy with patients
- Distributes health information to members as directed
- Work flexible hours, various locations, and other duties as assigned
- Must maintain a safe, therapeutic, and aesthetic environment


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have current Certification as an MA through AAMA upon hire
- Current BCLS from the American Heart Association required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of acute or outpatient care experience preferred but not required
May be required to rotate weekends, evenings, holidays. May be required to travel to other KP facilities within the Ohio Region]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678379-Ohio-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 184342

Manages the business planning, financial management, budget planning, personnel administration, daily operations, quality, and utilization management of large ancillary and/or clinical departments. Through appropriately-licensed managers and/or supervisors, oversees outpatient and/or short stay diagnostic and/or therapeutic services/programs for a multi-unit department comprised of clinical and non-clinical staff.

Essential Functions:
- Through appropriately licensed managers and/or supervisors, oversees the technical, clinical & operational aspects of the Imaging, Lab, Rehab or other approved departments providing ambulatory patient care.
- Ensures technical & support staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance with regulatory bodies & federal, state & local requirements.
- Develops, implements & monitors departmental policies & procedures that support the organization's goals & business objectives.
- Develops, negotiates & monitors budgets & resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance, identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs, control utilization & improve quality of care/service.
- Oversees the development & maintenance of clinical practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, service & quality improvement activities.
- Establishes & maintains an effective collaborative working relationship with the medical center staff toward identification & resolution of problems/issues & improvement in delivery of services.
- Manages departmental human resources.
- Develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train & maintain the competency of the staff.
- Ensures on-going staff development.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience managing a multi-disciplinary staff of professionals, technical and non-exempt employees (usually 7-10 years) in progressively more responsible roles.
- Experience in program development.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or related field required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a wide variety of management issues/projects conducting financial, business and budget planning.
- Some positions may require relevant experience in healthcare environment.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678528-San-Francisco-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183144

Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program. Provides play opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the negative emotional and developmental impact of hospitalization.


Essential Functions:
- Develops, implements and evaluates/improves Child Life Programs for hospitalized Pediatric patients
- Provides age appropriate therapeutic play activities for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness and hospitalization
- Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation and art
- In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals
- Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences
- Ensures each child's program is consistent with Joint Commission on the Accrediated of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory requirements
- In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child Life Program volunteers
- Orients, trains and supervises volunteers and students who provide support on the pediatric unit
- Develops and implements in-service training to hospital staff in the area of Child Life
- Monitors the effectiveness of the program


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Child Life Specialist (usually two (2) years)
- In-patient hospital experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in child life or related field (i.e., early childhood development, recreation therapy) or equivalent experience required
- Master's degree and one (1) year post-graduate master's preferred
- Child Life Specialist certification required within one (1) year of hire
- Valid BLS card
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills


Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position, schedule may vary according to departmental needs.
]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678328-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182524

Under general supervision, performs echocardiograph procedures and prepares study for interpretation by cardiologist. Reviews data and may confer with the appropriate medical personnel. Reviews medical record to identify significant medical history. Supports the philosophy and complies with policies and procedures of the organization at the Cardiology Department.

Essential Functions:
- Performs diagnostic studies to include 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, color flow mapping, Stress
- Transthoracic & transesophageal echocardiograms
- Aids in preparation of records for interpretation, collection, & distribution of diagnostic data & reports
- Ensure equipment is operational & available for procedures
- Participate in developing & conducting in-service programs & patient care classes
- Performs echocardiograph procedures, obtains necessary images, prepares study for interpretation by cardiologist, reviews data & may confer w/ appropriate medical personnel
- Reviews medical record to identify significant medical history, which may include, but not limited to maintenance of equipment, supplies, logs, & files
- Supports philosophy & complies w/ policies/procedures of organization & medical office department
- Review, explain & clarify physician orders w/ patient or parent
- Observe machine monitors. Perform routine diagnostic test
- Assist physicians & medical staff w/ procedures, diagnostic examinations & treatments.
- Restrain or support patient during procedures
- Other procedures include Echocardiogram, Stress Test, & ultrasonic examinations
- Prepare set-up sheets for physicians/therapists
- Submit chart worksheets. Interview patients & collect patient data
- Prepare exam results for interpretation by physicians. Read and/or interpret tracings & note findings. Read & assess diagnostic test abnormalities.
- Consults w/ physician concerning test results & alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities
- Call provider on positive test results
- Perform accurate measurements & calculations on diagnostic test procedures
- Cut & mount tracings, which best represent test patterns
- Maintain current records of all testing
- Record & maintain log of procedures & teaching files
- Ensure equipment is available for procedures & examinations
- Fill request for equipment & supplies. Maintain & order supplies. Inventory & replenish equipment & supplies. Rinse & clean instruments & equipment
- Calibrate & adjust equipment in preparation for & during procedures
- Operate ultrasound equipment including B-mode, real-time equipment & mobile ultrasound equipment
- Operate equipment & reduce data from invasive (cardiac catheterization) & non-invasive diagnostic techniques
- Clean & sterilize instruments, supplies & equipment. Clean, lubricate & perform routine preventive maintenance
- Maintain equipment in good working order
- Participate in developing & conducting in-service programs & patient care classes
- Assist provider in patient examinations & procedures
- Consult w/ provider concerning procedures & patient condition
- Monitor & evaluate test readings during procedures
- Prepare & position patients for diagnostic test & medical procedures
- Assist physician during ultrasound examinations; attach EKG electrode leads
- Perform echocardiograph diagnostic procedures
- Treat patients using continuous mechanical ventilation
- Assist physician in locating tumors and cardiac procedures
- Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed


Qualifications:

THIS IS A REPOST OF 176689.


Pay Grade: 26


Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent on the job training.
- Registered or registry eligible in echocardiography.
- Maintain current licensure/certifications required.
- Minimum one (1) year of echocardiography with Doppler experience required.
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of echocardiograph equipment and procedures.
- Ability to maneuver echocardiograph equipment which may exceed 500 lbs.
- Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Current BLS certified.
- RDCS certified
- Must have experience working in a cardiac environment with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledege of various echo procedures such as echos, TEE's, Stress Echos, Bubble studies.
- Pediatric experience is preferred.
- Computer skills.


Notes:
- Will rotate weekend hours with other echo techs.
]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678159-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182650

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for laboratory set-up, patient hook-ups & performing & evaluating ambulatory & overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently to safety operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep & wake physiology. Expected to work as a team member to perform any & all of the tasks required of each shift. Each technologist is critical to the functioning of the whole team. Task sequence, methods, & procedures are set according to international standards guidelines & standards, & Sleep Clinic policy & procedures. The Polysomnographic Technologist is expected to maintain a schedule which includes day, evening or night shifts.

Essential Functions:
- Laboratory: Reviews existing patient medical information, verifies physician orders prior to data collection, & implements lab protocols & procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding common sleep disorders.
- Demonstrates knowledge of & ability to perform standard testing procedures.
- Performs laboratory computer equipment calibrations correctly & in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the theory & operation of polygraphs.
- Demonstrates knowledgeable regarding the theory & operation of ancillary devices.
- Utilizes sleep clinic montages in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot technical problems in an effective & timely manner.
- Patient Hook Up: Distributes ambulatory equipment.
- Instructs patients regarding hook-up procedure & testing process for overnight testing.
- Accurately & securely applies electrodes & sensors to patient, using universal standards, & according to clinic policy & procedures.
- Accurately & safety inserts Pes according to clinic policy & procedures.
- Appropriately fits patient for nasal mask during titration tests.
- Data Acquisition: Performs data acquisition & collection procedures according to established protocols & procedures.
- Correctly recognizes & eliminates artifact during data collection to meet quality standards.
- Provides medications to patients per physician orders & according to policy & procedures.
- Appropriately responds to patient care needs.
- Performs CPAP & Bi-level titrations according to Sleep Clinic policy & procedures.
- Provides comprehensive technologist notes, & log sheets during polysomnograhic testing procedures.
- Generates a comprehensive technologist report to reflect testing procedures, patient testing outcomes, & environmental influences.
- Conducts urine screen according to policy & procedure.
- Safety & Infection Prevention: Follows Infection Prevention policies & procedures.
- Practices universal precautions.
- Follows guidelines for emergency response during sleep recordings &/or testing procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the emergency resuscitation procedure.
- Appropriately reprocesses packages & prepares supplies, according to Sleep Clinic policy & procedures for supply processing.
- Patient Care: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary.
- Adjusts communication to match special age-specific needs (i.e. may need to increase volume for hearing impaired older patients).
- Adjusts practice/selects equipment to accommodate age-specific needs.
- Demonstrates acceptance of patient & family regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, sexual orientation, religious or cultural beliefs.
- Responds with patient & non-patient emergencies according to policies & procedures.
- Assumes other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant or other equivalent related health care experience.
- Twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months of experience in the field of Polysomnography required.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Graduation from a polysomnographic educational program approved by the Medical Board of California required.
- Current Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) Certification required.
- Medical Assistant Certificate or other related Health Care personnel.
- Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
- Current registration as a polysomnographic technologist by the Medical Board of California is required. To become registered: must have graduated from a polysomnographic educational program approved by the Board; must have passed a national certifying examination approved by the Board, specifically the examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; must have valid, current credentials as a polysomnographic technologist issued by a national accrediting agency approved by the Board, specifically the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
- Note: Until 10/22/12, a polysomnographic technologist applicant may satisfy the requirements above by submitting proof that he or she has been practicing polysomnography safely for at least five years.
- Demonstrated proven knowledge and competency in all aspects of Polysomnographic testing and procedures.
- Computer proficiency and attention to detail required.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work independently and accomplish a multitude of tasks within a team structure.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all hospital staff, physicians, and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college preferred.
- Aptitude in utilizing standard laboratory equipment preferred.]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678142-Roseville-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183844

Independently provides genetic counseling and referral services for patients of all age groups who have or are at risk for genetic conditions or birth defects. Acts as a consultant to health care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to management of their patients. Administers state, regional, and local programs that provide genetic services to members.

Essential Functions:
- Provides genetic counseling services for all areas of medical genetics including pediatric, prenatal, adult, and/or cancer referrals.
- Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost.
- Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions.
- Makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
- Provides case management for complex genetics cases, including coordinating medical recommendations and management plans, testing, and ongoing counseling.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates a wide variety of genetic programs (e.g., prenatal diagnosis, GDSP Screening Program, carrier screening, and specialty clinics) at the local or regional level.
- Follows guidelines mandated by the State of California.
- Develops and presents programs and classes for pediatric, adult, obstetric and cancer patients.
- Produces culturally sensitive and age appropriate patient and health professional education materials, and participates in community education programs.
- Develops and presents in-service education to physicians and other health care providers regarding genetic services and current medical genetics topics.
- Maintains local and regional statistics, survey trends, and adjusts protocols to ensure appropriate patient referral and care.
- Maintains current knowledge of advances in the field of genetics.
- Recommends/implements enhanced clinical practice standards.
- May participate in research projects.
- Provides input into local and regional polices and guidelines and hiring of new staff.
- Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and increase services.
- Serves as preceptor for graduate genetic counseling students and medical residents.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
- Effective 1/1/12, must be Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics, or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
- Also must have a current/valid Genetic Counselor License issued by the California State Department of Public Health, or a temporary Genetic Counselor License.
- For Temporary Genetic Counselor License, must work under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or licensed physician: expiration is after 24 months - or 30 days after notification that applicant has failed the ABGC certification exam and it cannot be renewed (whichever comes first).
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
- Demonstrated refined analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous computer experience preferred.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678501-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 160084

Participates w/ the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects KP's mission, vision, & values while supporting the LMP principles & practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance w/ the 'LMP Vision Reaffirmation & Understandings Booklet'. Provides support & assistance to the patient & Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, & self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal & communication skills w/ a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. Performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures & coordinates other activities w/ other OR professionals.
Essential Functions:
- Complies w/ shift, unit & organizational policies & procedures including reliability & attendance standards
- Complies w/ KP's Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked
- Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies & current info
- Complies w/ contractual responsibilities related to work schedule
- Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs
- Maintains current knowledge & skill base w/ personal commitment to continuous learning & professional development
- Utilizes professional communication techniques
- Maintains HIPPA Standards
- Promotes collaboration & professional interaction w/ the health care team
- Promotes professional conduct, knows & complies w/ dept Standards of Behavior
- Promotes & utilizes professional communication techniques
- Attends inservices related to job description as approp
- Demonstrates awareness of new concepts & skills
- Attends & constructively participates in staff meetings
- Communicates info so that continuity of care is maintained
- Communicates w/ patient, family & other staff in a professional & courteous manner
- Obtains & demonstrates the skills & knowledge needed to provide approp population based & culturally sensitive care to patients & families through education, training & experience
- Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing & time out
- Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period
- Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for approp set up
- Obtains & demonstrates the skills & knowledge needed to provide age approp care to patients through education, training & experience
- Initiates approp measures based on protocol for the mgmt of the intra- operative patient
- Applies principles of aseptic technique
- Evaluates sterile packs & supplies
- Provides a well organized sterile area
- Is aware of procedure's progression & anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times
- Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively
- Applies & assists w/ the principles of correct body alignment in positioning & transferring patients
- Examines unused equipment & instruments for gross contamination & transports covered used instruments to utility room
- Responsible for sterile core activities: Completion of picking case carts, restocking, reordering supplies, assisting w/ O.R. room needs
- Assists w/ approp measures in emergency situations
- Assists Circulator in preparation for the next scheduled case
- Initiates & facilitates room turnovers
- Restocking of unused supplies & equipment
- Participates in the reprocessing process
- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) to two (2) years of scrubbing experience and able to scrub all surgical procedures
- One (1) to two (2) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting
- Three (3) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting, preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology
- BLS certification
- AST (Association of Surgical Technology) Certification
- Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline
- Able to follow instruction
- Knowledge of sterile core area
- CST preferred
- Ability to rotate through sterile core area, preferred
- Clean and reprocess instruments, stock supplies, and pick case carts, preferred

Salary Range: $24.04 - $28.54]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3003918-Oregon-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183756

Sets up and operates heart-lung machine, physiological monitoring instrumentation and related ancillary equipment in cardiac surgical procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Reviews patient's medical history and chart, and consults with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed to set up heart-lung machine and associated equipment. Selects, assembles, sets up, and tests heart-lung machine to ensure that machine and associated equipment function according to specifications.
- Operates heart-lung machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure of patient. Monitors and observes operation of heart-lung machine and patient's physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition, and flow rate, and adjusts equipment to maintain normal body functions. Cleans and adjusts parts of heart-lung machine.

Secondary Functions:
- Performs point of care laboratory testing.
- Provides intraoperative autotransfusion for CVT and General OR suite.
- May involve travel to support provision of services at other Kaiser facilities.
- Compiles, records and analizes data.
- Supports STS, ACC, and CCORP registries.
- Hours / days vary according to clinical needs, and employee will participate in an 'on call' rotation after department orientation with demonstrated clinical competencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Sufficient previous clinical experience in perfusion to demonstrate competence in the field.
- Graduate of an approved perfusion technology training program and certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred.
- BLS certification is required.
- Must meet the statutory requirements for Perfusionists listed in the State of California Business and Professions Code Section 2590.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, chemistry, physics and sterile techniques.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678496-San-Francisco-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183893

Under the supervision of a site physician, performs various professional and administrative duties related to cardiac and nuclear medicine stress testing including but not limited to: patient preparation, administration of exercise and pharmacological stress tests, and application of ACLS measures to patients when needed. Specifically, be responsible for preparation of patient for imaging and stress testing procedures including patient interviews, patient consent and signatures, and conducting patient teaching related to nuclear imaging procedure.
Essential Functions:
- Performs EKG's per department or provider request.
- Prepares patient and assists physician and/or Nursing personnel while performing treadmill and chemical stress testing including tests performed in the Nuclear medicine Department.
- Prepares patients for Holter Monitor and other procedures as assigned.
- Responds immediately to all Code calls for technician support.
- Prepares EKG's and procedure reports for physician interpretation. Files and distributes interpreted reports and EKG's appropriately.
- Performs clerical duties as assigned.
- Maintains the communication center of the Cardiology Department including handling telephone calls, receiving visitors, patients, physicians, and others coming to the Cardiology Department.
- Schedules procedures done in the Cardiology Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with basic science background
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification required
- Recent graduate of CAAHEP/CAHEA or ABHES Medical Assistant Programs must acquire AAMA or AMT Certification
- Certification, Registration, or Licensure: CPR certification at Healthcare Provider level
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
-Minimum 1 ofexperience working in a cardiology medical environment or related field preferred
- Completion of EKG and basic arrhythmia courses
- Certification in cardiovascular or Cardiac Stress Lab
-Minimum of 2years experience working invasive or non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing
- ACLS certification]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678205-Georgia-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182037

Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to Medical Center. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, prepare packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building. Will process inpatient operating room instruments. May assist in departmental in services and training.

Essential Functions:
- Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, & dress code.
- Validates & maintains: event-related protocols, disinfection &/or sterilization load parameters & records, inventory check sheet(s), & equipment monitoring.
- Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, & employee competencies.
- Accurately document & maintain daily records of all QA & sterilization functions according to regulatory agency & Infection Control standards.
- Adheres to organizational & departmental policies & procedures.
- Participates in department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, & employee evaluation & competency programs.
- Maintains current Sterile Processing Technician Certification.
- May assists in departmental in-services & training.
- Wears personal protective equipment.
- Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, & processes reusable instrumentation & equipment.
- Selects & operates specialized cleaning equipment.
- Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
- Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines.
- Maintains adequate cleaning supplies.
- As designated reprocesses endoscopes.
- Identifies, inspects, & assembles all general & specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser & endoscopes instruments per specifications & manufacturer recommendations.
- According to manufacturer guidelines, selects & prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
- Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records.
- Properly loads & unloads sterilization cart items.
- Verifies that sterilization parameters meet before distribution of load.
- Collects, cleans, checks, distributes, & tracks patient care equipment.
- As designated, orders patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, & rotates stock appropriately & stocks general & surgical carts.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department.
- Demonstrates awareness of personal & work area safety at all times.
- Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens & communicable diseases.
- Take prompt corrective actions when hazard identified.
- Demonstrates effective written & oral communication skills.
- Actively supports & contributes teamwork in the workplace.
- Takes responsibility & is accountable for own professional work ethics.
- Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
- Assist in in-service & training.
- Supports departmental related computer programs.
- No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in instrument processing.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with the Certification Board for either Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management.
- Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.
- Must know various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation.
- Must know how to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e. washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizer).
- Must know cleaning of patient care equipment i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.
- Must know sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers, internal, and external customers.
- Departmental related computer skills preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678477-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183820

Provides suitable treatment plans for radiation therapy patients and other physics support including the measurement, calibration, and generation of radiation dose distribution, and various quality assurance procedures.

Essential Functions:
- Designs treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription to a defined tumor volume, with consideration to dose limiting structures.
- Performs calculations for delivery of prescribed dose and documents calculation in patient's chart.
- Performs verification of mathematical accuracy of all calculations using established system.
- Serves as a resource to the therapists working in all areas including simulation, high dose rate, orthovoltage, and treatment.
- Coordinates treatment planning information between physicists, therapists, and physicians as necessary.
- Reviews patient's charts after planning to ensure that simulation information is correct and reproducible.
- Prepare radiation oncology chart for patients with individualized treatment plans either external beam or brachytheraphy.
- Performs in-vivo dosimetry with TLD's or diodes and helps maintain the TLD's and diodes.
- Serves as a resource to the Radiation Oncology Aide.
- Assists physicists in annual/bi-yearly treatment machine calibrations.
- Helps to maintain statistics of brachytheraphy and intracavitary cases.
- Provides input to the technical supervisor for the completion of employee performance appraisals.
- Participates in panel interviews for open technical positions.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) with one (1) year clinical experience in dosimetry required - OR - as a condition of permanent full time employment, a non certified medical dosimetrist must successfully complete two (2) years of supervised on-the-job training under the direction of a Certified Physicist and pass the examination administered by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board within four (4) years of date of employment. If this is not accomplished, the employee will be terminated.
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with linear accelerators, high dose rate/remote after loading machines, simulators, block cutting, TLD and diode equipment; demonstrated ability to utilize/apply knowledge of computers, computer treatment planning, planning techniques and procedures; knowledge of radiation physics, dosimetry and State, Federal, and local radiation regulations.
- California Fluoroscopy License preferred.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678500-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 180877

The RTMC Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the effective management of the daily operations of the RTMC. The supervisor ensures that personnel, processes and tools are established and utilized appropriately to provide excellent service to the patients, physicians and nurses who are customers. The Supervisor ensures a safe working environment and supports an efficient and cooperative workflow both internally to the department and with Medical Operations.

Essential Functions:
- Manage the Regional Telephonic Medicine Center (RTMC).
- Partner with NWP, Labor, and Operations Management in the operation of the RTMC.
- Provide input on annual goals and targets for the RTMC.
- Consult with operations leaders on how the RTMC can support improvements in the care of patients with acute needs.
- Establish necessary policies and procedures for operation of the RTMC.
- Utilize nationally recognized improvement methodologies (lean, CQI, six sigma, etc.) to continuously improve processes within the RTMC and between the RTMC and operations/outside hospitals/EDs.
- Coordinate inter-departmental and intra-departmental problem resolution.
- Develop and maintain staff schedules based on demand.
- Ensure appropriate use of data tracking tools (KPHC questionnaires, databases, etc.).
- Ensure the RTMC outcomes are achieved.
- Oversees departmental quality assurance standards through participation in data gathering, analysis and necessary follow up actions.
- Develop and update RTMC policies and procedures.
- Conducts staff performance appraisals.
- Supervise, mentor and develop the RTMC Support Agents, RN's and QA staff.
- Manages processes around corrective action, if necessary, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in business, health care administration, medicine or other related field.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience as a supervisor or manager.
- Proven track record of successful leadership in health care operations or group practice including budget management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including teambuilding.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of health care computer applications in clinical information management and/or business applications.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in an operations managerial role at Kaiser Permanente or similar health care organization preferred.
- Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience as a supervisor or manager in business, health care administration medicine or other related field preferred.
- Past clinical experience as an RN or LPN preferred.
- Knowledge of the Emergency Medical Services Community preferred.

Salary Range:
$58,880 - $77,720]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678652-Portland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183657

Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, inspects, stores, and dispenses instruments, equipment, and supplies used in surgical procedures. Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment.

Essential Functions:
- Receives surgical instruments following there use and soaks them in a water and chemical solution.
- Pre-washes each instrument by hand to remove visible soil and debris.
- Places instruments into appropriate washer or steam autoclave and sets controls to assure sterilization.
- Inspects, sorts, and places instruments into specified surgical sets according to packaging procedures, labels sets to indicate contents, and places them in storage.
- Removes damaged instruments and equipment from inventory and notifies supply supervisor.
- Prepares documentation to accompany damaged item(s) and packages damaged instruments and surgical equipment for pickup by vendor or contractor.
- Maintains adequate inventory for replacement of damaged instruments.
- Assists operating room staff to select appropriate sets of instruments for scheduled procedures.
- Completes, records, and files biological testing for all sterilizers according to established procedure.
- Advises clinical staff regarding the washing, sterilization, and packaging of instruments and equipment.
- Adheres to all Policies, Procedures and utilizes Manufacturer's Guidelines for the management of all instruments and equipment.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Travel may be required to Gaithersburg and Kensington

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience as an instrument processing technician in a hospital setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician or Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required.
- General understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of central supply technology course preferred.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3645052-Largo-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183271

Responsible for the administrative & business management of a small (less than 20 FTEs) or medium size (less than 50 FTEs) department providing ambulatory patient care services. Through clinical nurse supervisors and/or assistant nurse managers, ensures patient care staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, & patient focused services to members across the continuum which comply w/ local, state, & federal requirements; implements & maintains clinical & patient care practice standards, budgets, & staff development. Manages operations & services that add value & are integrated w/ nursing standards of practice, service priorities, & performance/outcome measures, as well as w/ strategic, business, & organizational goals/objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Manages outpatient operations & through nurse supervisor(s) and/or assistant department nurse manager(s) is responsible for the delivery of nursing services & outpatient care which are integrated w/ business plans & meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical, & utilization standards & performance measures
- Ensures that services meet members', physicians', & internal clients' needs in a changing & competitive health care market
- Achieves integrated services across the continuum of care & manages & ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services, & operations by designing & implementing systems, processes, & methods to evaluate & improve patient care across the continuum of care
- Ensures patient care staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, NCQA, federal, state, & local requirements
- Collaborates w/ physicians, nursing & other health care providers in establishing, implementing, & maintaining patient care & quality service standards to meet members' & internal clients' expectations
- Acts as a patient advocate resolving patient care issues
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care
- Develops & monitors budgets & resource allocations
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service
- Determines the appropriate staff-mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff
- Provides for on going staff development
- Develops, implements, & monitors departmental policies & procedures which support the organization's goals & business objectives & ensures they are met
- Collaborates w/ Physician Team Leader & Department Chief in developing the level of patient services & the day-to-day operations of the department
- Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Usually three (3) to five (5) years of experience in ambulatory care management / supervision or other related clinical area
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (usually four (4) years)in health care related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of ambulatory care practices, operations and local, state and federal regulatory standards


Notes:
- Travel required. Work locations include: Gardena Medical Offices and Torrance Medical Offices
]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678238-Long-Beach-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183031

EssentialFunctions:




Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) board certification required
- Upon date of hire, podiatrist must be ABPS eligible in both foot surgery and reconstructive rear-foot/ ankle surgery
- ABPS Board Qualification required within one (1) year of hire
- ABPS Board Certification required within three (3) years of hire
- California state license to practice Podiatry
- DEA license to prescribe schedule II, III, IV, and V substances
- Radiology X-ray and Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator Certification (due to CA State testing dates - this can be obtained after hire)
- AHA BLS
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required

Notes:
- In-patient care, out-patient clinic, surgical assist, overnight home call.
- May require some Saturdays.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678326-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183305

The Certified Ophthalmology Technician works under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and is the subject matter expert for performance of all Ophthalmic tests as requested by Ophthalmologist.

Essential Functions:
- Preceptor of all new technicians, providing training on new equipment and patient care services.
- Conducts skill evaluation for all new technicians and determine training path.
- Responsible for the resource scheduling for all patient visits.
- Provides direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visit.
- Assist provider in the examination and treatment of ophthalmology patients. This assistance includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. Examine records and forms, and prepares patients for current exam and treatments
2. Prepare appropriate equipment and instruments for surgery and follow-up care.
3. Assists Ophthalmologist by performing technical tests and records results for procedures for the ophthalmologist's analysis and interpretation.
4. Assist in refractive/diagnostic procedures to include manual manifest refractions, auto-refractometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, keratometry, ocular photography, and visual fields and papillary reflex testing.
- Conducts vision screening tests to include, but not limited to, the following:
1. Visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, visual fields, pupil exams, and other technical tests required by the ophthalmologist.
2. Record data of above tests and determines need for further evaluation.
3. Prepare procedure room.
- Assist ophthalmologist with clinical procedures and performs as special assistant, using procedures pertaining to all types ophthalmologic surgeries.
- Prepare patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients. Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.
- Assist provider in contact lens cleaning, dispensing, insertion/removal, and patient instruction. Prepare and fit patients with special optometric devices as instructed by the provider. Instruct patients in correct care, hygiene post-procedurally.
- Order and maintain ophthalmologic medications and supplies.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Initiatives for the department.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- 10 years experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician
- 10 years experience with Goldman Visual Fields, Biometrics, and Fluorescein Angiography
- Ophthalmic Technician Certification
- BLS from American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Optical Technology
- Experience with training or preceptoring preferred]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3644990-Jonesboro-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 180442

Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.

Essential Functions:
- Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs
- Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr.
- Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner
- Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays
- Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements
- Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner
- Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process
- Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments.
- Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts
- Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique
- Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution
-Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas
- Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self
- Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies
- Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record.
- Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies
- Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care
- See Compensation Job Description
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant
- Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as Medical Assistant preferred

]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3644938-Denver-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183276

Assists surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment needed for scheduled procedures. Assists surgeon during procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Adheres to strict aseptic techniques.
- Obtains and inspects surgical instrument needed for each procedure.
- Sets up instruments for use during the surgical procedure.
- Assures that all equipment and supplies are available for the surgical procedure.
- Assists surgeon during procedures.
- Assists with moving, positioning, and transporting patients.
- Handles specimens in accordance with established operating room procedures.
- Performs counts of instruments, sharps, and sponges with the circulating nurse in accordance with established operating room procedures.
- Removes instruments from operating room and returns them to sterile processing.
- Assists in cleaning surgical equipment and operating room for next case.
- May oversee equipment and supply inventory for a service.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex technical equipment.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Rotational schedule with variable day off. Travel may be required to Gaithersburg and Largo.

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of operating room experience required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved civilian or military training for surgical technologist.
- CPR/BLS certification required.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ambulatory surgery preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3644971-Maryland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 181577

Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery and provides expert support, assistance, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Essential Functions:
- Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have a least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician
- Demonstrates ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head
- Coordinates configuration of equipment to provide ease of use
- Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions
- Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case
- Assists with set up and use of equipment during procedures
- Assists with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis
- Assists team members to place and position patient on table
- Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves and scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff
- Aids team to don gowns and gloves and dons personal protective equipment when required
- Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation
- Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy
- Puts dressings on patient following surgery
- Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care
- Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover and washes and sterilizes equipment
- Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies
- Assembles/complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure
- Performs other related duties as necessary
- This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience as a surgical technician
- Two (2) years of current acute Operating Room experience
- Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties. Including video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred
- The senior level classification for Surgical Technician shall apply only to Surgical Technicians who are specifically and regularly assigned by the Employer to direct and check the work of one (1) or more Surgical Technicians; or who have at least two (2) years ofexperience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform and under general supervision frequently do perform the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head
- High School Diploma/GED
- Certification in Surgical Technology preferred
- Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of their certificate
- BLS
- Must be willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3645015-Sacramento-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 181048

Assists an Ambulatory Care Department Manager by supervising assigned operations of a department providing ambulatory patient care services; ensuring that staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, & patient-focused services to members across the continuum which comply with local, state, & federal requirements; implementing & maintaining clinical practice standards, budgets, & staff development; delivering nursing/patient care services that add value, are integrated with business plans & meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical, & utilization standards/performance measures.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises daily operations & ensures staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, JCAHO, & federal, state, & local requirements
- Implements & maintains patient care & quality service standards to meet members' & internal clients' expectations
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues
- Recommends & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care
- Assists in developing & monitoring budgets & resource allocations
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & recommends strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/ service
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff
- Assists in providing on going staff development
- Implements & monitors departmental policies & procedures which support the organization's goals & business objectives & ensures they are met
- Collaborates w/ physicians, department chief, & nursing manager in developing the appropriate level of patient services & the day-to-day operations of the department
- Assists in managing & resolving human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or four (4) years of equivalent experience in health care related field required.
- Experience in ambulatory care or other relevant healthcare experience required (usually two (2) - three (3) years).
- Two (2) years of previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ambulatory care practices / operations / issues.


Preferred Qualifications:
- CRT(M), AART(M) certification.
- Experience in ACR Accreditation.
- Experience in New Site State Accreditation.
- Five (5)+ years experience in Mammography (minimum of three (3)years in past five (5) years).


Notes:
- This is a variable full time position, days may vary.]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3645030-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183242

Under direct & immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Positions the patient in accordance w/ the surgeon's instruction.
- Uses standard & specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
- Provides the surgeon w/ appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, & other techniques according to standards.
- Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon w/ temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, & other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation w/ optimal results for the patient.
- Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist w/ closure of body planes, i.e. sutures & staples.
- Selects & applies appropriate wound dressings.
- Assists w/ patient transport to & from OR, including from gurney to bed.
- Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards & established criteria.
- Performs other related duties as indicated.

Qualifications:

Rotational schedule with variable day off. Travel may be required to Kensington and Largo.

Basic Qualifications:
- Internal Candidates
- 5 years documented experience as a certified surgical technician required.
External Candidates
- 3 years, continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant.
- High school graduation or GED required.
- Certification credentialed by one of the following is required:
o The National Board for Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting - Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
o Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) - Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified First Assistant (CST/CFA) credential.
o National Surgical Assistant Association - Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).
o American Board of Surgical Assistants - Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C).
- BLS Certification required.
- Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3644941-Gaithersburg-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183249

Assists surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment needed for scheduled procedures. Assists surgeon during procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Adheres to strict aseptic techniques.
- Obtains and inspects surgical instrument needed for each procedure.
- Sets up instruments for use during the surgical procedure.
- Assures that all equipment and supplies are available for the surgical procedure.
- Assists surgeon during procedures.
- Assists with moving, positioning, and transporting patients.
- Handles specimens in accordance with established operating room procedures.
- Performs counts of instruments, sharps, and sponges with the circulating nurse in accordance with established operating room procedures.
- Removes instruments from operating room and returns them to sterile processing.
- Assists in cleaning surgical equipment and operating room for next case.
- May oversee equipment and supply inventory for a service.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex technical equipment.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Rotational schedule with variable day off. Travel may be required to Kensington and Largo.

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of operating room experience required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved civilian or military training for surgical technologist.
- CPR/BLS certification required.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ambulatory surgery preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3644942-Gaithersburg-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 183263

Under direct & immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Positions the patient in accordance w/ the surgeon's instruction.
- Uses standard & specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
- Provides the surgeon w/ appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, & other techniques according to standards.
- Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon w/ temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, & other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation w/ optimal results for the patient.
- Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist w/ closure of body planes, i.e. sutures & staples.
- Selects & applies appropriate wound dressings.
- Assists w/ patient transport to & from OR, including from gurney to bed.
- Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards & established criteria.
- Performs other related duties as indicated.

Qualifications:

Rotational schedule with variable day off. Travel may be required to Gaithersburg and Largo.

Basic Qualifications:
- Internal Candidates
- 5 years documented experience as a certified surgical technician required.
External Candidates
- 3 years, continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant.
- High school graduation or GED required.
- Certification credentialed by one of the following is required:
o The National Board for Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting - Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
o Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) - Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified First Assistant (CST/CFA) credential.
o National Surgical Assistant Association - Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).
o American Board of Surgical Assistants - Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C).
- BLS Certification required.
- Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3644946-Maryland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182196

The Medical Assistant position exists to assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed Nurse or Physician.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate and apply required skills sets and clinical knowledge in the ambulatory care setting
- Collect, report, and document objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner
- Room and discharge patients according to department standards
- Respond to emergent/crisis situations upon delegation by the RN or Physician
- Must demonstrate compassion and empathy with patients
- Distributes health information to members as directed
- Work flexible hours, various locations, and other duties as assigned
- Must maintain a safe, therapeutic, and aesthetic environment


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have current Certification as an MA through AAMA upon hire
- Current BCLS from the American Heart Association required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of acute or outpatient care experience preferred but not required
May be required to rotate weekends, evenings, holidays. May be required to travel to other KP facilities within the Ohio Region]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3645137-Akron-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182175

The Medical Assistant position exists to assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed Nurse or Physician.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate and apply required skills sets and clinical knowledge in the ambulatory care setting
- Collect, report, and document objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner
- Room and discharge patients according to department standards
- Respond to emergent/crisis situations upon delegation by the RN or Physician
- Must demonstrate compassion and empathy with patients
- Distributes health information to members as directed
- Work flexible hours, various locations, and other duties as assigned
- Must maintain a safe, therapeutic, and aesthetic environment


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have current Certification as an MA through AAMA upon hire
- Current BCLS from the American Heart Association required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of acute or outpatient care experience preferred but not required
May be required to rotate weekends, evenings, holidays. May be required to travel to other KP facilities within the Ohio Region]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3645130-Ohio-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182203

This position will support Fairlawn and Medina facilities
The Medical Assistant position exists to assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed Nurse or Physician.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate and apply required skills sets and clinical knowledge in the ambulatory care setting
- Collect, report, and document objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner
- Room and discharge patients according to department standards
- Respond to emergent/crisis situations upon delegation by the RN or Physician
- Must demonstrate compassion and empathy with patients
- Distributes health information to members as directed
- Work flexible hours, various locations, and other duties as assigned
- Must maintain a safe, therapeutic, and aesthetic environment


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have current Certification as an MA through AAMA upon hire
- Current BCLS from the American Heart Association required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of acute or outpatient care experience preferred but not required
May be required to rotate weekends, evenings, holidays. May be required to travel to other KP facilities within the Ohio Region]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3644937-Fairlawn-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 178349

Under direct supervision, administers, observes, processes, routes, documents, and files EKGs and signal average EKGs. Notifies cardiologist and/or Registered Nurse immediately on life threatening concerns and responds to codes; strives to achieve excellence in patient care and satisfaction; assists with training on EKG machine operations and procedures. In addition, participates in quality assurance. Performs routine clerical duties
Essential Functions:
- Prepares patient for EKG by explaining procedure; attempts to allay patient fears and elicit patient cooperation
- Prepares EKG equipment and examination area; operates EKG machine properly; conducts EKG tests; obtains EKG results before releasing patient; reports abnormal data, as indicated on EKG printout, immediately to physician to review
- Maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and functions effectively as performer, recorder or circulator during code situations; responds with EKG equipment to codes during regular working hours; performs EKG test and observes patient following code
- Processes and completes all tests results for review by cardiologist; compiles and enters test results into final format; follows established procedures in delivery of test results to referring physician and medical record
- Trains staff and peripheral clinic supervisors on EKG machine operations, processing, and transmission; assigns operator codes as needed
- Remains abreast of new information in realm of EKG procedures and products through in-services, educational offerings, written literature, and other media
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation and records; generates reports as needed; enters information in database system; ensures data integrity
- Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Completion of formal post high school training course in basic EKG
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Ability to read basic EKGs and arrhythmias
- Pass Kaiser basic EKG test by 80%
- Knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, and written communication
- Knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications
- Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
- Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- Training/giving and receiving instructions
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience in inpatient and outpatient EKG testing
- Associate's degree in cardiac technology
- Completion of Intermediate and Advanced EKG courses
- Certified Cardio graphic Technician (CCT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Familiarity with EKG machines
]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3628769-Honolulu-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 173780

As a member of a patient care team, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Monitor Technician is primarily responsible for the observation, interpretation and monitoring of displayed cardiac rhythms and performing 12- lead EKG5. The Monitor Technician is responsible for reporting promptly and accurately any deviations from baseline.
Essential Functions:
- Monitors cardiac rhythms accurately.
- Remains present at monitor except for breaks.
- Participates in and assists with the initial assessment and the formulation of the plan of care by obtaining patient information through observation and interaction with patient and family.
- Observes and reports deviations in rhythms from baseline promptly to the appropriate RN.
- Performs intervention, as directed, to achieve established patient goals.
- Assists in identifying patient problems, teaching, and discharge needs.
- Reports and records data to the Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Mounts monitor strips on documentation flow sheet for review by Registered Nurse.
- Performs 12-lead EKG on patients assigned as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Assists in ordering and distributing unit supplies and equipment.
- Replenishes supplies in patient rooms promptly upon transfer or discharge of patient.
- May be required to perform the duties of Unit Assistant as a minor proportion of the job.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- No Supervisory Responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

- Six (6) months of Monitor Technician experience.
- Clerical experience preferred.
- BLS required.
- Cardiac monitoring/EKG certificate preferred.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be fully capable of detecting and differentiating abnormal cardiac rhythms as evidenced by a passing score on a cardiac monitoring/EKG test specified by the department manager.
- Must have successfully completed a course acceptable to the Employer in EKG interpretation.
- Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Skills Testing: PC Skills, Medical Terminology]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3628672-Roseville-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 180837

Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to Medical Center. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, prepare packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building. Will process inpatient operating room instruments. May assist in departmental in services and training.

Essential Functions:
- Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, & dress code.
- Validates & maintains: event-related protocols, disinfection &/or sterilization load parameters & records, inventory check sheet(s), & equipment monitoring.
- Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, & employee competencies.
- Accurately document & maintain daily records of all QA & sterilization functions according to regulatory agency & Infection Control standards.
- Adheres to organizational & departmental policies & procedures.
- Participates in department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, & employee evaluation & competency programs.
- Maintains current Sterile Processing Technician Certification.
- May assists in departmental in-services & training.
- Wears personal protective equipment.
- Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, & processes reusable instrumentation & equipment.
- Selects & operates specialized cleaning equipment.
- Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
- Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines.
- Maintains adequate cleaning supplies.
- As designated reprocesses endoscopes.
- Identifies, inspects, & assembles all general & specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser & endoscopes instruments per specifications & manufacturer recommendations.
- According to manufacturer guidelines, selects & prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
- Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records.
- Properly loads & unloads sterilization cart items.
- Verifies that sterilization parameters meet before distribution of load.
- Collects, cleans, checks, distributes, & tracks patient care equipment.
- As designated, orders patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, & rotates stock appropriately & stocks general & surgical carts.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department.
- Demonstrates awareness of personal & work area safety at all times.
- Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens & communicable diseases.
- Take prompt corrective actions when hazard identified.
- Demonstrates effective written & oral communication skills.
- Actively supports & contributes teamwork in the workplace.
- Takes responsibility & is accountable for own professional work ethics.
- Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
- Assist in in-service & training.
- Supports departmental related computer programs.
- No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in instrument processing.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with the Certification Board for either Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management.
- Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.
- Must know various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation.
- Must know how to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e. washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizer).
- Must know cleaning of patient care equipment i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.
- Must know sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers, internal, and external customers.
- Departmental related computer skills preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3618862-Oakland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 180411

Under general supervision, conducts non-invasive vascular studies, prepares & interprets test results, maintains test equipment & vascular surgical database.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Performs vascular studies on patients with arterial, venous, carotid, and other vascular problems, both in the clinical vascular laboratory and when necessary in the hospital and Emergency Dept.
- Determines if disease is present from this evaluation.
- Performs the Doppler exam and utilizes various ultrasound equipment for testing.
- Performs Physiologic lower and upper extremity arterial exams.
- Performs TcPo2 studies.
- Performs Transcranial doppler evaluations.
- Performs various office functions including scheduling patients, maintaining equipment, preparing correspondence and ordering supplies.
- Coordinates monthly vascular conference.
- Ensures that work area is clean, stocked and orderly; maintains adequate records.
- Performs other duties, as required.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in providing direct patient care for in-patient and out-patient vascular studies, preferred.
- Experience using the following equipment - SIEMENS Sequoia ultrasound, PHILIPS Parks ultrasound, Zonare portable ultrasound, preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited vascular technology program.
- Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited programs.
- Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS-two year program) registration or registry-eligible.
- CPR (BLS-C) must be obtained during probationary period.
- If not already certified, must pass specialized certification within one year, preferred.
- Spanish speaking preferred.
- Strong computer skills, preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- KP HealthConnect.
- Three (3) + years VDT work experience.
- Excellent service and communication skills.

Notes:
- Will be based at SDMC in Vascular Surgery Dept, but may float to all San Diego KP locations; May also work in San Marcos to cover certain shifts.
- Will have varied schedule (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-call).
- Will be scheduled on Sat/Sun frequently.]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3618874-San-Diego-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 177039

Under direct supervision assists Gastroenterologists & RN's w/ gastroenterology procedures & treatment of patients. Performs a variety of routine patient care, sterilization of equipment after procedures, & other clerical duties when needed. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport &
cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems.

Essential Functions:
- Assists Gastroenterologists & RN's w/ colonoscopy & panendoscopy procedures including the application of abdominal pressure when needed
-Assists w/ biopsies & other procedure needs
- Prepares examination & treatment rooms by cleaning, stocking, & arranging supplies, equipment & instruments
- Uses high level disinfection techniques to clean endoscopy scopes via manual cleaning &/or washer sterilizers
- Maintains scopes & equipment in proper working condition
- Cleans & packages reusable instruments in preparation for sterilization
- Performs general clerical & reception duties including communication by phone or in person
- Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated medical record
- Performs other duties as assigned, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patients & other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Reviews & communicates to physician & other medical providers appointment schedule to determine patient visit order & solicits special instructions or requests for the day, greets & escorts patient to examination or treatment room in a respectful, warm & caring manner
- Takes patients vital signs, e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patients medical records; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements
- Works w/in scope of practice & according to KP policies
- Complies w/ regulatory requirements & standards of care
- Maintains & supports a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity
- Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ the Principles of Responsibilities & applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards
- Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in length
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs
- Must be able to obtain CBSPD certification for scope reprocessing after 1 year of employment
- Must have current BLS certification
- Highly effective interpersonal & verbal communication skills to include excellent telephone etiquette & an ability to manage a variety of patients questions
- Experience using on-line scheduling system
- Knowledge of medical terminology is critical

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing administrative support in the care & treatment of patients w/ 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience in Gastroenterology in an outpatient &/or hospital setting preferred]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3465586-Lafayette-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 182710

A Medical Assistant provides support for healthcare teams providers during facility encounters within a team environment. They manage patient traffic flow and perform follow-up care per provider instructions. A Medical Assistant also assists with patient education.
Essential Functions:
- Completes medical records and specialist reports. Conducts conversations with patients and integrates relative data to the electronic record.
- Assists in managing patient flow, concerns and information
- Pre-assesses patient by reviewing history, collecting current information and appropriate vital signs. Documents in the medical record according to guidelines (e.g., hearing, vision, blood pressure)
- Prepares room and patient for practitioner encounter
- Schedules appointments for patients with lab, radiology, consultants and follow-up appointments as ordered by practitioner
- Resolves patient concerns promptly
- Participates in process of interviewing, selection, orientation and training of new team members
- Maintains department Quality Improvement standards
- Daily cleaning and restocking of exam rooms with Quality Improvement Logs check off


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED.
- AAMA or AMT Certification required.
- American Heart Association BLS certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3618779-Atlanta-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 146400

Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery and provides expert support, assistance, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Essential Functions:
- Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have a least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician
- Demonstrates ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head
- Coordinates configuration of equipment to provide ease of use
- Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions
- Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case
- Assists with set up and use of equipment during procedures
- Assists with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis
- Assists team members to place and position patient on table
- Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves and scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff
- Aids team to don gowns and gloves and dons personal protective equipment when required
- Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation
- Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy
- Puts dressings on patient following surgery
- Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care
- Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover and washes and sterilizes equipment
- Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies
- Assembles/complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure
- Performs other related duties as necessary
- This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience as a surgical technician
- Two (2) years of current acute Operating Room experience
- Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties. Including video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred
- The senior level classification for Surgical Technician shall apply only to Surgical Technicians who are specifically and regularly assigned by the Employer to direct and check the work of one (1) or more Surgical Technicians; or who have at least two (2) years ofexperience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform and under general supervision frequently do perform the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head
- High School Diploma/GED
- Certification in Surgical Technology preferred
- Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of their certificate
- BLS
- Must be willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 2731766-Oakland-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN