73 healthcare jobs found in victoria

The Cardiovascular Associates of Victoria Licensed Vocational Nurse serves as an integral member of  the clinical team to deliver high quality care to CVA patients and provide safe, effective nursing care in the clinic setting. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job Specific: Works, together with other members of the medical team, to provide patient-centered care. (EF) Consistently implements communication, coordination, and cooperative efforts while serving as an essential member of the CVA Nursing Team. (EF) Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, such as pulse, blood pressure, temperature, height and weight, and documents information in the patient’s chart. (EF) Completes Medication Reconciliation for each patient. EF) Prepares treatment room for patient examinations. (EF) Operates EKG and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests. (EF) Coordinates scheduling for patients receiving tests outside the clinic. (EF) Provides condition-specific patient education and...

: Provides direct care to surgical patients with primary emphasis on the intra-operative period and responsibility for pre-operative assessment and post-operative evaluation while applying age-specific needs in the assessment, treatment, and/or care of patients.  Possesses substantial knowledge, judgment, and skill based upon the principles of the biological, psychological, behavioral, and social sciences.  Must take call on a rotating basis. Job Specific: 1.    Participates in the safety management and infection control programs (EF). 2.    Performs, supervises, and/or directs the nursing care of the patient by performing the duties of the circulating nurse based upon hospital policies / procedures and the AORN Standards (EF). 3.    Directs and/or assists, as necessary, with the cleaning, sterilization, and storage of instruments, equipment and supplies (EF). 4.    Administers medications, starts intravenous infusions, and assists anesthesia personnel as needed (EF). 5....

: Responsible for decontamination of instruments at the completion of surgical procedures, processing those instruments for use on subsequent cases, sterilizing reusable instruments and/or supplies, and maintaining adequate levels of supplies used in surgery.  Also performs quality control procedures and maintains records.  Must take call on a rotating basis. Job Specific: Sort, disassemble, clean and disinfect trays, instruments, carts, supplies and equipment (EF). Select and use appropriate cleaning methods (EF). Load, operate and maintain cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing equipment (EF). Perform standard tests to monitor the effectiveness of sterilization procedures (EF). Sort, assemble and package medical / surgical instruments and equipment (EF). Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment and supplies (EF). Store and rotate sterilized items (EF). Provide instrument sets for surgical procedures and case carts for booked and emergency surgery (EF). Inventory, select and...

: Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the operating room suite, transporting patients, and delivery / retrieval of materials and/or specimens as needed.  Applies age-specific needs when transporting patients.  Must take call on a rotating basis. Job Specific: 1. Responsible for the cleanliness of the operating room suite (EF). 2. Collects and transports trash and dirty linen to the proper receptacles (EF). 3. Transports patients (EF). 4. Delivers / retrieves supplies, materials, equipment, and/or specimens (EF). 5. Cleans and prepares the operating rooms between surgical cases (EF). 6. Assists with patient care as requested (EF). 7. Assists with the orientation of new employees (EF). 8. Participates in the safety management and infection control programs (EF). Hospital: 1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. 2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. 3. Performs within the...

Keeps assigned areas clean and attractive with emphasis on infection prevention. Uses disinfectants and other supplies according to manufacturer specifications and infection prevention guidelines. Job Specific: Sweeps, mops, vacuums, damp wipes with disinfectant.  (EF) Removes trash and soiled linen.  (EF) Cleans and stores hospital equipment as directed.  (EF) Reports needed maintenance repairs.  (EF) Documents all tasks and make record of patient requests and complaints in room cleaning.  (EF) Hospital: Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times. Other Duties As Assigned: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and...

The Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for performing all general and critical care respiratory care services as well as some specialized functions and training of new employees. Job Specific:  Performs all basic and advanced respiratory services including ABG’s, ventilator management, and EKG’s. Responsibilities will include PFT’s, and Pulmonary Rehab as needed.  Performs basic respiratory care including oxygen therapy, medication delivery, aerosol therapy, CPT and pulmonary rehab. (EF) Performs critical respiratory care including mechanical ventilation and CPR. (EF) Performs patient assessments and reassessments.(EF) Performs diagnostic exams including PFTs, EKGs, ABGs and pulse oximetry. (EF) Performs phlebotomy and stress tests as applicable. (EF) Completes all documentation associated with aforementioned responsibilities. (EF) Maintains continuing education. (EF) Keeps all areas stocked and neat in appearance, participates in cleaning of...

Keeps assigned areas clean and attractive with emphasis on infection prevention. Uses disinfectants and other supplies according to manufacturer specifications and infection prevention guidelines. Job Specific: Sweeps, mops, vacuums, damp wipes with disinfectant.  (EF) Removes trash and soiled linen.  (EF) Cleans and stores hospital equipment as directed.  (EF) Reports needed maintenance repairs.  (EF) Documents all tasks and make record of patient requests and complaints in room cleaning.  (EF) Hospital: Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times. Other Duties As Assigned: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and...

Reporting to the Unit Manager the staff RN is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members she/he may interact with or delegate duties or supervise in the delivery of care based on the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing.. If assigned as charge nurse, will serve as resource for coordination of activities on a single unit. Responsibilities as charge nurse include, but are not limited to, assessment of unit needs and available resources for current and oncoming shift(s) based on: patient needs, volume, individual and family needs and special clinical procedures or interventions pending. Job Specific: (Can vary from ICU and ER) Provides direct quality patient care based on the plan of care and exercises judgment in delegating aspects of...

Follow-up Claims billed to insurance, pursue collections and resolve all outstanding accounts.   Job Specific: Responsible for telephone and mail follow-up on amounts due from third party carriers on a timely basis in accordance with written Business Office procedures.  (EF) Answers debtor correspondence concerning delinquent accounts.  (EF) Telephones third party payor to obtain payment.  (EF) Maintains tickler file of accounts, following up by telephone or correspondence on outstanding balances. (EF) Refers accounts to Collection Supervisor on a weekly basis for write-off and agency or attorney referral. (EF) Researches and provides additional information as needed to ensure appropriate account receivable management.  (EF) Communicates with all group members. (EF) Documents account follow-up activity.  (EF) Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance standards.  (EF) Assists in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.11....

Reporting to the Unit Manager the staff RN is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members she/he may interact with or delegate duties or supervise in the delivery of care based on the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing.. If assigned as charge nurse, will serve as resource for coordination of activities on a single unit. Responsibilities as charge nurse include, but are not limited to, assessment of unit needs and available resources for current and oncoming shift(s) based on: patient needs, volume, individual and family needs and special clinical procedures or interventions pending. Job Specific: (Can vary from ICU and ER) Provides direct quality patient care based on the plan of care and exercises judgment in delegating aspects of...

: Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field throughout the operation.  Applies age-specific needs in the planning and implementation of the surgical procedure.  Possesses expertise in scrubbing for cardiovascular, peripheral vascular and thoracic procedures.  Must take call on a rotating basis. Job Specific: Participates in the safety management and infection control programs (EF). Assembles items needed for specific surgical procedures with knowledge of each surgeon’s preferences (EF). Creates and maintains sterile fields for surgical procedures (EF). Cleans, assists with the sterilization of, and stores instruments, equipment and supplies (EF). Identifies medications correctly (EF). Assists other surgical team members with the cleaning of the operating room in readiness for the following procedure (EF). Assists the circulating nurse and/or anesthesia personnel as requested (EF). Assists with the orientation of new personnel (EF)....

: Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse to provide personal care to patients in their place of residence. Assists in providing a safe and clean environment, working cooperatively with the patient, caregiver, family, and patient care team to meet patient goals.  Facilitates gathering, documenting, and collaboration of specific data with the supervisor and the interdisciplinary care team. Job Specific:  Provides and documents direct personal care services as ordered by the physician or non-physician practitioner under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.  (EF) Provides direct personal care services that is included in the home health aide plan of care, permitted to be performed under state and federal law, and is consistent with the home health aide training and all agency policies.  (EF) Performs simple procedures such as personal care, ambulation, exercise, range of motion, safe transfer, positioning, and household services essential...

Schedule and check in check out/ Charge entry for Cash Pay patients. The receptionist works closely with physicians, departmental personnel and patients and must exhibit effective communication skills as well as caring professionalism when communicating with patients and their families in person, and over the phone. Job Specific: The check-in and check-out receptionist will schedule follow up office visits into EMD system, collect patient co-pays, and past due balances due at TOS (time of service). Greet patients and outside guests professionally at check-in/ check-out window Check patients in and out / Charge Entry Verify all information to be complete (e.g. diagnoses’ and services performed marked on superbill through EMR). Request clarification from physicians if information is missing or unclear.  DO NOT mark any CPT or ICD-10 for the physician Process referrals for applicable insurance carriers Schedule follow-up appointments as indicated Procedures to be scheduled will be...

Reporting to the Unit Manager the Certified Nursing Assistant assists the licensed nurses in contributing to the delivery of quality nursing care by engaging in nursing care and activities of daily living within the scope of practice defined by the Texas Department of Health. The Certified Nursing Assistant is assigned to specific or groups of specific patients and unit based tasks which contribute to the nursing process; facilitates the gathering and documentation of specific data; and augments collaboration with and delivery of quality care with license health care team members. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job Specific: Collaborates with each patient’s nurse the plan of care on assigned patients for the given shift.(EF) Provides ADLs, promotes mobility, and assists with nutritional needs per unit routine under the direction of the license nurse within the guidelines and policies of Citizens Medical Center.(EF) Promotes skin care, nutrition/hydration, and decubitus...

Assist members on the fitness floor with exercises, lead group fitness classes, provide personal training services, conduct exercise prescriptions and ensure safe and effective programming activities for members. Job Specific: Approach members on a daily basis offering assistance, correction to exercise technique and spotting assistance.  (EF) Provide coaching, encouragement and assistance to members on the fitness floor.  (EF) Perform exercise prescriptions as scheduled.  (EF) Conduct personal training sessions each week.  (EF) Assist Exercise Physiologists and Fitness Manager with projects as assigned and requested.  (EF) Teach and substitute for group fitness classes.  (EF) Clean equipment and perform basic preventive maintenance as scheduled and requested.  (EF) Hospital: Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. Performs within the prescribed...

Reporting to the Unit Manager the staff RN is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members she/he may interact with or delegate duties or supervise in the delivery of care based on the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing.. If assigned as charge nurse, will serve as resource for coordination of activities on a single unit. Responsibilities as charge nurse include, but are not limited to, assessment of unit needs and available resources for current and oncoming shift(s) based on: patient needs, volume, individual and family needs and special clinical procedures or interventions pending. Job Specific: Provides direct quality patient care based on the plan of care and exercises judgment in delegating aspects of patient care appropriately to...

A Medical Laboratory Technician, Generalist performs routine and specialized clinical tests and specimen examinations in one or more areas within the laboratory consistent with extent of training.  The MLT is responsible for performing analyses according to established procedures, verifying results, and reporting results to the patient location and/or physician.  Further, the MLT may assist with additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by supervising technologists. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job Specific: Demonstrates successful laboratory practice and methodologies (EF). Performs assigned instrumentation maintenance with some supervision, as needed (EF). Operates equipment, computers, and testing devices appropriately consulting leaders as needed (EF). Reports accurate analyses with guidance by leaders as needed (EF). Recognizes instrument malfunctions and learns to troubleshoot (EF). Verifies and consults with a second technologist regarding delta checks and...

*Days position with potential for rotating evening shift* This mid-level position with at least two (2) modality certifications, under the direction of a radiologist and / or the Director of Radiology, performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical details. Applies age-specific needs in the assessment, treatment or care of patients. Job Specific: Assumes responsibility for designated area of work and procedures as required for routine or special assignments. (EF) Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned work area. (EF) Secures and stocks supplies as appropriately needed. (EF) Rotates “on-call” with other radiographers. (EF) Attends area seminars and related workshops needed to keep abreast of advances in procedures or techniques in the work field. Attends all in-service or orientation programs as scheduled. Reports all equipment malfunctions or failures to supervisor. (EF) Contributes to the Radiography students’...

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologists and the Radiation Therapy Supervisor, performs radiation therapy treatments. Applies age-specific needs in the assessment, treatment, and care of patients. Job Specific:    According to the treatment plan, prescriptions and instruction of a Radiation Oncologist, administers prescribed ionizing radiation treatments through a variety of therapeutic equipment. (EF) Assumes responsibility for designated area of work and procedures as required for routine or special assignments. (EF) Therapists monitor the patient and treatment conditions for inconsistencies or irregularities and notify physicists and Radiation Oncologists if any problems arise; they also stop treatments when problems occur. (EF) Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned work area by securing and stocking supplies as appropriate or needed. (EF) Attends weekly chart rounds unless approved by Radiation Therapy Supervisor. (EF) Attends area seminars and related...

This mid-level position with at least two (2) modality certifications, under the direction of a radiologist and / or the Director of Radiology, performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical details. Applies age-specific needs in the assessment, treatment or care of patients. Job Specific: Assumes responsibility for designated area of work and procedures as required for routine or special assignments. (EF) Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned work area. (EF) Secures and stocks supplies as appropriately needed. (EF) Rotates “on-call” with other radiographers. (EF) Attends area seminars and related workshops needed to keep abreast of advances in procedures or techniques in the work field. Attends all in-service or orientation programs as scheduled. Reports all equipment malfunctions or failures to supervisor. (EF) Contributes to the Radiography students’ education in a positive way. (EF) Applies age-specific needs...