2 healthcare jobs found in harwich

Performs as a member of the Urgent Center Nursing Team to assist physicians and staff nurses in providing care to Urgent Center patients in accordance with established policy and procedures.   Description:   Participates as a frontline care giver to patients in the Urgent Center Provides direct patient care and collects physical, psychological and social patient data under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists in the timely, complete and proper provision of patient care as established through regulatory agency recommendations and standards policies, procedures, standards and protocols.   Is familiar with equipment in the department and the location of all items. Assesses personal and learning development needs.  Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.  Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Orients other UC Techs to the unit as assigned by the manager. Performs...

Utilize high frequency sound waves to produce ultrasound images and related data used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis and perform the following duties.   Description:   Set up equipment when necessary and prepare patient for examination. Obtain, review and retrieve pertinent patient history, physical exam a Select the proper transducer, both type and frequency for examination. nd supporting clinical data to facilitate the physician in making the diagnosis. Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure. Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to   insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing ultrasound...