134 healthcare jobs found in torrance

Under the direction of the Torrance Memorial Medical Center Security Shift Supervisor, the Security Officer I, is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment as possible for quality patient care by performing patrol, customer service, and emergency response functions. Core Competencies Answers questions, gives directions, conducts inquiries, broadcasts and receives radio messages. Observes parking activity in the west parking structure, main parking structure, Sky park/Lot “E” and notifies dispatch of changing conditions. Takes accurate field notes and prepares legible and complete reports. Provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities by patrolling the medical center’s campus to detect irregularities. Responds quickly and calmly to emergent and non-emergent situations involving visitors, patients, volunteers, physicians and employees. Treats all persons courteously and addresses individuals by name. Reports all safety and fire hazards...

Under direct supervision, this position performs tasks to ensure financial stability by entering patient data accurately, timely, and efficiently in order to create a claim to bill for medical services provided. Core Competencies Collects all required data elements to complete the intake process within the hospital revenue cycle system. Utilizes hospital bed board/patient tracking system to track and arrange proper placement of patient on nursing units. Maintains basic working knowledge of all sponsored programs such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tricare and all other payers; as well as contracted insurance payers and authorization requirements. Maintains proficient working knowledge of Medicare Secondary Payor Questionnaire policy and procedures. Validates patient eligibility, benefits, and medical group affiliation as well as obtaining insurance verification and notification as needed. Validation may be performed via the telephone, payer website, or hospital registration...

Under the direction of the Torrance Memorial Medical Center Security Shift Supervisor, the Security Officer I, is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment as possible for quality patient care by performing patrol, customer service, and emergency response functions. Core Competencies Answers questions, gives directions, conducts inquiries, broadcasts and receives radio messages. Observes parking activity in the west parking structure, main parking structure, Sky park/Lot “E” and notifies dispatch of changing conditions. Takes accurate field notes and prepares legible and complete reports. Provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities by patrolling the medical center’s campus to detect irregularities. Responds quickly and calmly to emergent and non-emergent situations involving visitors, patients, volunteers, physicians and employees. Treats all persons courteously and addresses individuals by name. Reports all safety and fire hazards...

Under the direct supervision of the Patient Services Manager, performs a variety of patient services work tasks that include tray assembly and delivery, food production, stocking, tray line, dish room, pots and pans and sanitation. Core Competencies Demonstrates proper sanitation, hand washing, glove usage and infection control procedures in all areas of the food service operation. Follows safe food handling procedure in the storage, preparation and holding of all food items. Exhibits great customer service skills. Communicates with patients patient's families, customers, and employees in a courteous, caring, positive and respectful manner. Follows proper sanitation procedures and chemical use in the cleaning and sanitizing of all work areas, utensils and equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of departments chemical sanitizer and PH testing procedures. Assembles and delivers patient food trays and nourishments in an accurate, organized and timely manner following required...

Position is responsible for establishing and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures for Supply Chain and Materials Management functions. Plans, directs, implements, controls, and reviews all aspects related to the procurement of materials, storage and distribution, inventory control, and receiving, as well as the acquisition of the capital equipment and related services. Core Competencies Directs and controls all activities of the Purchasing Department, Central Services, Warehouse, Contract Analysis Department. Ensures efficient and responsive support to all areas of the Medical Center. Develops policies and procedures to effectively motivate high performance standards for Supply Chain Operations (including Purchasing and Contract Analysts), Warehouse, and Central Service Departments. Ensures areas of responsibility deliver a high degree of customer service. Establishes and accomplishes goals/ objectives. Develops management information reports and...

TCU Coordinator/Director Staff Development (DSD) is a licensed nurse, approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) as meeting the qualification stated in Title 22 Section 71829 and employed by a nursing facility. (Title 22 Section 71809). The TCU Coordinator/DSD is responsible for providing the orientation and in-service education program for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in the Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DP-SNF) and other departments of the medical center where CNAs/Patient Care Techs are employed. Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) will also attend orientation and in-service education provided by the DSD in the TCU. This position is involved in process improvement activities, and includes responsibilities aimed at fostering optimal wellness for the TCU patient population. Toward this goal, the TCU Coordinator/DSD implements the role components of educator, consultant and role model, and makes recommendations for hiring, counseling and...

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent...

The Supervisor of Home Health, Nursing is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. The Supervisor of Home Health, Nursing is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel in the delivery of patient care. Core Competencies Receives patient referrals from intake. Reviews available patient information related to case, including disciplines required, to determine home care needs. Uses clinical judgment to match needs of patient with skill of clinicians. Reviews and evaluates each case by reviewing the services provided by clinicians, conferences, record review, discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services, and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate. Reviews patient’s clinical diagnosis, medications, procedures and...

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent...

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality...

Under general supervision, Patient Account Rep Support performs a number of clerical tasks to efficiently handle Medicare, Medi-Cal and PPO collection follow up to secure payment which includes but not limited to insurance verification, authorization verification and follow-up calls to insurance payers. Core Competencies Verifies all Managed Medi-Cal patients insurance eligibility and coverage as well as appropriate billing address. Relieves the receptionist for rest and meal periods. Preforms collection follow up for PPO insurance by contacting insurance companies. Department Specific Competencies Education Degree Program High School Diploma/GED or Higher Education General Studies Additional Information Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 Hospital business office or Other medical billing office Additional Information N/A License / Certification Requirements

The TCU Case Management Nurse supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in the provision of patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the utilization of services and providing timely and accurate information to payers. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, facilitation of care and discharge planning. The TCU Case Management Nurse is responsible for assessing the patient needs and optimizing resources to ensure appropriate level of care and to ensure discharge needs are met. The TCU Case Management Nurse works closely with the physicians, nursing staff and social worker to meet complex social and discharge planning needs. Core Competencies Educates physicians and appropriate hospital personnel regarding criteria for Utilization Management. Provides documentation for denial letter and delivers denial letters to patients as directed by UR Committee. Identifies...

Responsibilities REQUISITION POSTING FOR THE SOUTH BAY FAMILY HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEES ONLY ONLY APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU ARE A CURRENT SOUTH BAY HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEE Qualifications Please include all work experience on your resume and application.  *YOU MUST BE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF SOUTH BAY FAMILY HEALTH CARE TO APPLY* UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Responsibilities In this position, you will be responsible for full sterile/non-sterile preparation of the procedure room before and after procedure. You will assist the physician during procedures and perform sterilization/reprocessing of instruments and equipment after each procedure. You will perform other related duties as required. Qualifications Required: Certified GI Tech or completion of education from accredited surgical tech program Possession of CPR certification/BCLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Working knowledge of use, function, and operation of procedure room equipment, instrumentation, and furniture Working knowledge of procedure room sanitation Working knowledge of aseptic technique Working knowledge of procedures, anatomy, and terminology Ability to communicate with other staff to obtain and provide information Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with...

The Information Security Analyst I provides support for various components of the Medical Center's information security program. This includes safeguarding the organization against computer viruses, worms, spyware, malware, intrusion / unauthorized access, denial-of-service attacks, and attacks by hackers. The Information Security Analyst I also monitors, analyzes and investigates security alerts and helps execute threat responses. Under general supervision, the Information Security Analyst I supports the company's information security posture and performs various duties primarily focused on protecting the information assets of the Medical Center. Core Competencies Establishes system controls by developing framework for controls and levels of access; recommends improvements. Ensures authorized access by investigating improper access; revoking access; reporting violations; monitoring of alerts, logs, and security reports. Plans, implements and upgrades security measures and...

The Unit Lead Nurse is responsible for assisting with clinical management and assisting with the administrative coordination of the nursing unit. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and assisting with administrative unit responsibilities to ensure effective delivery of evidenced based clinical patient care. Assists with ensuring compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures. ; ;The key components of the Quality-Caring Model (QCM) are interwoven throughout the delivery of care within nursing and nurses are expected to utilize the QCM and a framework for providing excellent nursing care to their patients, developing collegial relationships with the healthcare team, and implementing self-care and self reflective behaviors to restore balance to ones' self. Core Competencies Evaluates current practices, promotes evidenced based practice to achieve patient outcomes Utilizes experience, in-depth knowledge and an intuitive grasp of patient's...

The Unit Lead Nurse is responsible for assisting with clinical management and assisting with the administrative coordination of the nursing unit. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and assisting with administrative unit responsibilities to ensure effective delivery of evidenced based clinical patient care. Assists with ensuring compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures. ; ;The key components of the Quality-Caring Model (QCM) are interwoven throughout the delivery of care within nursing and nurses are expected to utilize the QCM and a framework for providing excellent nursing care to their patients, developing collegial relationships with the healthcare team, and implementing self-care and self reflective behaviors to restore balance to ones' self. Core Competencies Evaluates current practices, promotes evidenced based practice to achieve patient outcomes Utilizes experience, in-depth knowledge and an intuitive grasp of patient's...

Under general direction of licensed personnel, the Laboratory Technician II works cooperatively with all team members to perform tasks related to pre-analytical functions of laboratory testing and other tasks required to maintain the lab section. Core Competencies Organizes and monitors daily workflow for the team. Accessions all specimens received and verifies that all specimens are properly identified and labeled according to departmental procedure and timeframes. Labels, separates and otherwise prepares specimens. Practices sterile and aseptic technique and prevents cross contamination. Processes specimens for the preanalytical phase of testing for Molecular Microbiology. Grinds tissues and processes for plating. Disposes of samples according to department specimen retention policy. Labels incoming reagents with received/expiration date and stores appropriately. Records temperatures according to procedure as directed. Answers telephone calls in a timely...

Under supervision of the registered nurse, this position provides personal care to patients in their home/facility in accordance with the Plan of Care to increase the patients level of comfort and to maintain personal hygiene and ensure a safe healthy environment for the patient. Core Competencies Address basic human needs in a respectful and caring manner, and documents interventions in EMR Adheres to Infection prevention Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Establishes priorities to carry out an established care plan according to patient needs Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of...

Under general supervision, prepares patients for and performs CT examination. Core Competencies Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers. Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patients’ rights in all interactions with patients. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken...