55 healthcare jobs found in homer

The Environmental Services Technician works as a member of the Environmental Services team to assist in achieving its primary goal of maintaining the hospital and campus buildings in a clean, safe, orderly manner and providing quality laundry service. This position performs a variety of assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks in all areas of the facility and other areas as assigned; to meet, hospital, departmental and regulatory standards. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.  Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma or high school equivalency.  Must be able to read, write and speak English and follow verbal and written instructions.  Must demonstrate the ability to lift and/or push and pull up to 45 lbs. and pass a Job Function Test. Must be able to perform work with attention to detail and be flexible in work assignments.  Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of employee's,...

The primary purpose of the Purchasing/Medical Supply Technician (PMST) is to support the ordering and distribution of supplies and equipment to all areas of the hospital, including departments and clinics. Duties will include receiving, stickering, stocking, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas, and recording these transactions on the Materials Management computer system.  Additionally, the PMST is responsible for placing bulk orders, ensuring timely receipt of goods purchased within the South Peninsula Hospital system, and processing variances such as returns and errors. The PMST will use the software system in place at SPH, and is responsible for accurate and thorough data entry.  The PMST is also responsible for maintaining an adequate and organized inventory of supplies in the warehouse to support patient care and staff supply needs, assist in maintaining clean and organized storage areas, and monitoring inventory levels, including...

The Dietary Aide/Host/Hostess is responsible for improving the quality of care for all hospital patients. This is accomplished by preparing and following patient and resident diet sheets for tray accuracy throughout the Acute Care and LTC resident's hospital stay. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess the minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Previous foodservice experience is desirable, but not required. The individual must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Good physical and mental health with the ability to lift heavy objects is required. The Dietary Aide/Host/Hostess will maintain a clean, well groomed and professional appearance. The Dietary Aide/Host/Hostess must possess a Serv-Safe certificate. ENVIRONMENTAL: The South Peninsula Hospital is a combination 22 bed acute care hospital and a 28 bed nursing home located at the southern end of the Kenia Peninsula. The Dietary Aide/Host/Hostess can be in direct contact with hospitalized patients and health...

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting the cook in the preparation and service of meals for patients, employees, visitors, and special hospital events.  The Relief Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally adequate and culturally acceptable food for patients, employees, visitors and special hospital events. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: The position of Dietary Aide requires the incumbent possess the minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Previous foodservice experience is desirable, but not required. The individual must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Good physical health with the ability to lift heavy objects is required. When working in the capacity of Relief Cook, the individual must have at least one year of experience in food preparation. The individual must have knowledge of standardized food production. It would be beneficial to understand basic nutrition with emphasis in therapeutic diets. He/She must have the ability to...

Utilizes the nursing process to plan and provide total, direct patient care to patients on the nursing unit according to established standards and practices.   NATURE AND SCOPE: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides primary patient care and supervision for other care team providers, as outlined in this position description. Standards for nursing practice have been established by the Alaska State Board of Nursing, state statute, and the American Nurses Association. The Registered Nurse provides care to clients of SPH in accordance with established policies and evidence-based practice standards, as well as state and federal regulations. The Registered Nurse performs all of the activities required to provide primary patient care on a specialty-based medical/surgical unit, and works in other areas as appropriate based on experience and training.  The Registered Nurse may be required to provide nursing care in other nursing departments of the facility to meet patient/resident care needs....

HOSPITALIST Job Description Homer, AK Full Time Work Hours: variable 5/12/2022 NATURE AND SCOPE: The Hospitalist is a confidential position and provides professional services in hospital medicine. The Hospitalist role is an exempt salaried position under the laws of the FLSA.  The position is a 5-day rotating call shared among three physicians for maximal continuity of care in the inpatient setting.  Call is 24 hours/day with home call, response time to hospital of <20 minutes. ENVIRONMENT: South Peninsula Hospital is a 22-bed critical access hospital with a 28-bed Long Term Care Facility, located on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula with endless recreational opportunities, a great work-life balance, the opportunity to join an energetic, established inpatient facility with a medical staff that works closely together to provide evidenced-based, high quality care to members of our community.  We serve a geographic area with a population of approximately 14,000...

Utilizes the nursing process to plan and provide total, direct patient care to patients on the nursing unit according to established standards and practices.   NATURE AND SCOPE: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides primary patient care and supervision for other care team providers, as outlined in this position description. Standards for nursing practice have been established by the Alaska State Board of Nursing, state statute, and the American Nurses Association. The Registered Nurse provides care to clients of SPH in accordance with established policies and evidence-based practice standards, as well as state and federal regulations. The Registered Nurse performs all of the activities required to provide primary patient care on a specialty-based medical/surgical unit, and works in other areas as appropriate based on experience and training.  The Registered Nurse may be required to provide nursing care in other nursing departments of the facility to meet patient/resident care needs....

HOSPITALIST Job Description Homer, AK Full Time Work Hours: Variable 5/12/2022 NATURE AND SCOPE: The Hospitalist is a confidential position and provides professional services in hospital medicine. The Hospitalist role is an exempt salaried position under the laws of the FLSA.  The position is a 5-day rotating call shared among three physicians for maximal continuity of care in the inpatient setting.  Call is 24 hours/day with home call, response time to hospital of <20 minutes. ENVIRONMENT: South Peninsula Hospital is a 22-bed critical access hospital with a 28-bed Long Term Care Facility, located on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula with endless recreational opportunities, a great work-life balance, the opportunity to join an energetic, established inpatient facility with a medical staff that works closely together to provide evidenced-based, high quality care to members of our community.  We serve a geographic area with a population of approximately 14,000...

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) administers specified respiratory treatments, medications, and life support to various patients, and conducts diagnostic examination for diagnoses of cardiovascular and pulmonary ailments. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: The position of RT requires that the person has graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy, with certification and registration from the National Board of Respiratory Therapy Care.  This individual must have a minimum of one year experience in Respiratory Therapy or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The RT must have a current BLS, ACLS and NRP certification. This individual must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulation.  Must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present and respond to question from groups of managers,...

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) administers specified respiratory treatments, medications, and life support to various patients, and conducts diagnostic examination for diagnoses of cardiovascular and pulmonary ailments. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: The position of RT requires that the person has graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy, with certification and registration from the National Board of Respiratory Therapy Care.  This individual must have a minimum of one year experience in Respiratory Therapy or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The RT must have a current BLS, ACLS and NRP certification. This individual must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulation.  Must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present and respond to question from groups of managers,...

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) administers specified respiratory treatments, medications, and life support to various patients, and conducts diagnostic examination for diagnoses of cardiovascular and pulmonary ailments. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: The position of RT requires that the person has graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy, with certification and registration from the National Board of Respiratory Therapy Care.  This individual must have a minimum of one year experience in Respiratory Therapy or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The RT must have a current BLS, ACLS and NRP certification. This individual must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulation.  Must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present and respond to question from groups of managers,...

The Health Unit Clerk assists all patients with performing on-site medical swabbing specifically for COVID-19 as a means of prevention and testing. This position is responsible for coordinating all onsite COVID-19 swabbing, testing preparation and ensuring the results are processed and communicated according to internal procedures. Facilitates maximum reimbursement for patient services through accurate and complete registration of patients presenting for care. They must capture and verify all necessary information to properly register all patients obtaining a COVID-19 swab or receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. All employees must be able to communicate effectively and pleasantly both over the phone and in-person. Accurate data entry and documentation must be the utmost most importance to ensure seamless processing while safeguarding patient confidentiality. NATURE AND SCOPE: This is a bargaining unit position covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters...

The Support Services Clerk III works as a member of the Support Services team who provides a full range of administrative, support and clerical services for the Support Services Division (Facilities, EVS, Dietary, Bio-Med, and Security). This position may also participate and/or take minutes for various meetings or committees.  The Support Service Clerk III position also has responsibility for various light duty preventative maintenance tasks and may be asked to assist Engineers, to meet the needs of the facility. NATURE & SCOPE: The Support Services Clerk III position performs a variety of tasks including, but limited to: time and attendance, purchase orders, file management, gathering documentation and statistical information for reports and regulatory requirements, and maintaining the facility cell phone program. The Support Services Clerk III is also responsible to manage the computer maintenance management program for work order distribution. This position is supervised...

The Environmental Services Technician works as a member of the Environmental Services team to assist in achieving its primary goal of maintaining the hospital and campus buildings in a clean, safe, orderly manner and providing quality laundry service. This position performs a variety of assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks in all areas of the facility and other areas as assigned; to meet, hospital, departmental and regulatory standards. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.  Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma or high school equivalency.  Must be able to read, write and speak English and follow verbal and written instructions.  Must demonstrate the ability to lift and/or push and pull up to 45 lbs. and pass a Job Function Test. Must be able to perform work with attention to detail and be flexible in work assignments.  Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of employee's,...

The Environmental Services Technician works as a member of the Environmental Services team to assist in achieving its primary goal of maintaining the hospital and campus buildings in a clean, safe, orderly manner and providing quality laundry service. This position performs a variety of assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks in all areas of the facility and other areas as assigned; to meet, hospital, departmental and regulatory standards. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.  Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma or high school equivalency.  Must be able to read, write and speak English and follow verbal and written instructions.  Must demonstrate the ability to lift and/or push and pull up to 45 lbs. and pass a Job Function Test. Must be able to perform work with attention to detail and be flexible in work assignments.  Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of employee's,...

Utilizes the nursing process to plan and provide patient care to patients according to established standards and practices. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: The position of Registered Nurse requires the person possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Alaska. Speaking, listening, and basic writing skills are required to communicate with others, and to document care given. Numerical ability is required to calculate drug dosages. The RN must stay current in BLS and ACLS. ENVIRONMENT: Homer Medical Center/South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22 bed critical access hospital, 28 bed long term care facility, orthopedic and family practice clinics located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. The position requires walking, standing for extended periods, stooping and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Persons in this position are exposed to infectious diseases, including blood-borne pathogens, muscle strains, falls, and needle stick injuries.  Generally,...

Member of the LTC Facility health team functioning as a CNA II to provide direct assistance/personal care, including exercises and meals, to residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.  The CNA II strives to assist residents to maintain and/or regain their optimal state of health and self-care, and to provide dignity and comfort.  The LTC CNA II may be required to provide nursing care in other nursing departments of the facility to meet resident/patient care needs.   PRACTICING EXCELLENCE: Providing quality care while safeguarding resident rights are two goals for the LTC health team.  To meet these goals for the residents, all staff integrates the following LTC core values in the care they provide to our residents in order to practice “Excellence”:             *Compassion/Patience                        *Flexibility             *Gentleness                                         *Happiness/Joy             *Respect/Honesty...

The Occupational Therapist assumes professional responsibility for providing evaluation and treatment of clients requiring services as defined by state of Alaska’s Occupational Therapy Practice Act. https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/PT-OTStatutes.pdf CHALLENGES: To provide high quality occupational therapy services to a wide variety of clients in an efficient, professional manner. To maintain clinical expertise while practicing in a small department in a rural community. Occupational therapy program development. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a degree in Occupational Therapy from a university accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, A license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Alaska, or the ability to acquire same in an appropriate time frame. Current BLS certification.  Three or more years of experience in occupational therapy are preferred in a variety of clinical settings. ENVIRONMENT: South Peninsula...

Member of the LTC Facility health team functioning as a CNA II to provide direct assistance/personal care, including exercises and meals, to residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.  The CNA II strives to assist residents to maintain and/or regain their optimal state of health and self-care, and to provide dignity and comfort.  The LTC CNA II may be required to provide nursing care in other nursing departments of the facility to meet resident/patient care needs.   PRACTICING EXCELLENCE: Providing quality care while safeguarding resident rights are two goals for the LTC health team.  To meet these goals for the residents, all staff integrates the following LTC core values in the care they provide to our residents in order to practice “Excellence”:             *Compassion/Patience                        *Flexibility             *Gentleness                                         *Happiness/Joy             *Respect/Honesty...

Member of the LTC Facility health team functioning as a CNA II to provide direct assistance/personal care, including exercises and meals, to residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.  The CNA II strives to assist residents to maintain and/or regain their optimal state of health and self-care, and to provide dignity and comfort.  The LTC CNA II may be required to provide nursing care in other nursing departments of the facility to meet resident/patient care needs.   PRACTICING EXCELLENCE: Providing quality care while safeguarding resident rights are two goals for the LTC health team.  To meet these goals for the residents, all staff integrates the following LTC core values in the care they provide to our residents in order to practice “Excellence”:             *Compassion/Patience                        *Flexibility             *Gentleness                                         *Happiness/Joy             *Respect/Honesty...