18 jobs found

Under the direction of a radiologist and supervision of the Director of Radiology, performs a variety of ultrasound diagnostic procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of nonionizing high frequency ultrasound waves for the diagnosis of pathology.   Description:   Practices according to entity mandatory requirements.       Practices according to department expectations.      Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities. Utilizes internal and external resources appropriately. Documents according to entity/department guidelines. Utilizes techniques of time management effectively. Sets up, adjusts and operates medical equipment and instruments.            Performs testing ordered by patient’s physician.      Addresses age-specific needs of  infants, toddlers, school age, adolescents, adults, older adults. Performs ultrasound procedures and follows exam protocols.         Utilizes and maintains equipment in expert manner....

Under the direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiologic procedures.   Description:   Performs radiologic procedures. Educates patients. Educates students. Cross-trains. Responsible for film quality/QA. Writes Hx on patient requisitions. Develops films and performs related darkroom activities. Performs routine clerical work when necessary. Interacts with patients (interpersonal skills.) Patient care skills. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Provides discharge planning and counseling services to Falmouth Hospital patients and their families recognizing age specific differences in assessing the needs of the patients.   Description:   Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization. Provides services which comply with: Public Health, JCAHO, Medicaid, Medicare, HMO's and PRO regulations. Screens all admissions to the hospital to determine whether discharge planning services may be needed. Screens and assesses patients who fall into "high risk" categories in compliance with the DPH regulations. Provides assessment of social, emotional, financial and discharge planning needs of hospital patients on all units, medical/surgical, pediatrics, maternity, emergency room, geriatrics, ambulatory care using knowledge and skill in applying the principles of growth and development in these areas. Assesses and refers outpatients when required. Provides therapeutic short term...

Perform radiographic procedures and assist radiologist in conducting diagnostic examinations, requested by physicians, to detect any breast abnormalities or breast cancer by applying radiation to patients, taking and developing radiographic film in a manner consistent with prescribed radiation protection safety standards.   Description:   Assures that diagnostic radiographic/mammographic and stereotactic equipment/devices are operable, assuring MSQA compliance by completing all necessary quality assurance checks, and maintaining accurate documentation. Prepares exam rooms with necessary radiographic/mammographic and stereotactic equipment/devices and appropriate patient supplies Receives and reviews requisitions, and radiologists last dictated report,thoroughly determining the ordered radiological exams while assuring previous films are available to complete radiological interpretation. Provide any necessary requisition changes to secretarial staff for accurate billing or inform...

Assists staff in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established methods and hospital policies and procedures.   Description:   Performs standard treatment procedures and activities (such as vital signs, preparing patient rooms for admissions, handling patient belongings, preparing, assisting or feeding patients as necessary, distributing and removing food trays, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, ambulating, finger sticks utilizing the CCH Glucometer, etc.), as well as contraband checks under the direction of the RN in accordance with Cape Cod Hospital (“CCH”) and Behavioral Health Services policies and procedures.  Keeps patient information confidential and respects patient's right to privacy in accordance with Cape Cod Hospital policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations. Assists with providing, structuring and maintaining a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patients, other mental health care providers and other related hospital...

Under the direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiologic procedures. Level 3 means 2 registries.   Description:   PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Practices according to entity mandatory requirements. Practices according to department expectations. Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities. Receives and prepares patients for examinations. Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies. Accesses patient condition to determine proper handling and special requirements. Ensures that all patients of childbearing age are questioned accordingly. Maintains equipment and examination room cleanliness. Prepares and administers contrast media under the supervision of a physician. Operates automatic film processor, inspects radiographs to determine quality, proper identification of film and completeness of exam. Possesses and utilizes proper aseptic technique and isolation procedures when appropriate. Monitors potential changes in...

Under the direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiologic procedures. Level 3 means 2 registries.   Description:   PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Practices according to entity mandatory requirements. Practices according to department expectations. Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities. Receives and prepares patients for examinations. Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies. Accesses patient condition to determine proper handling and special requirements. Ensures that all patients of childbearing age are questioned accordingly. Maintains equipment and examination room cleanliness. Prepares and administers contrast media under the supervision of a physician. Operates automatic film processor, inspects radiographs to determine quality, proper identification of film and completeness of exam. Possesses and utilizes proper aseptic technique and isolation procedures when appropriate. Monitors potential changes in...

Under the direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging performs radiologic procedures   Description:   Performs radiologic procedures. Educates patients. Educates students. Cross-trains. Responsible for film quality/QA. Writes Hx on patient requisitions. Develops films and performs related darkroom activities. Performs routine clerical work when necessary. Interacts with patients (interpersonal skills.) Patient care skills. Performs other duties as required or assigned.   Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Plans, organizes and implements social work services to patients and families. Plans for discharge and after-care. Maintains contact with referring agencies and related people, and with community resources used for referral.   Description:        1.  Assists patients and families to adjust to illness and lifestyle changes related to illness and hospitalization.  Completes a comprehensive assessment of patient and family members to obtain information about psychosocial issues including the home. environment, family relationships, mental health history, substance abuse history, economic and cultural needs. Completes a risk assessment and interventions for at risk populations such as children, elderly, disabled, victims of abuse and neglect, domestic violence. Conducts clinical assessments of patients presenting with emotional, mental health and substance abuse issues and coordinates with internal and external providers for care and safe discharge planning once the appropriate...

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 Select the proper transducer, both type and frequency for examination. Obtain, review and retrieve pertinent patient history, physical exam and 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...

Plans, organizes and implements social work services to patients and families. Plans for discharge and after-care. Maintains contact with referring agencies and related people, and with community resources used for referral.   Description:   Assists patients and families to adjust to illness and lifestyle changes related to illness and hospitalization. Completes a comprehensive assessment of patient and family members to obtain information about psychosocial issues including the home. environment, family relationships, mental health history, substance abuse history, economic and cultural needs. Completes a risk assessment and interventions for at risk populations such as children, elderly, disabled, victims of abuse and neglect, domestic violence. Conducts clinical assessments of patients presenting with emotional, mental health and substance abuse issues and coordinates with internal and external providers for care and safe discharge planning once the appropriate disposition is...

Assists staff in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established methods and hospital policies and procedures   Description:   Performs standard treatment procedures and activities (such as vital signs, preparing patient rooms for admissions, handling patient belongings, preparing, assisting or feeding patients as necessary, distributing and removing food trays, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, ambulating, finger sticks utilizing the CCH Glucometer, etc.), as well as contraband checks under the direction of the RN in accordance with Cape Cod Hospital (“CCH”) and Behavioral Health Services policies and procedures.  Keeps patient information confidential and respects patient's right to privacy in accordance with Cape Cod Hospital policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations. Assists with providing, structuring and maintaining a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patients, other mental health care providers and other related hospital...

As an integral part of the Hospice IDT, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of support services to help meet the patients/families social, emotional and economic needs in relation to the impact of the terminal illness. The purpose of this position is to provide initial psychosocial evaluations, ongoing psychosocial counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services, and community education, outreach and referral.   Description:   Performs comprehensive initial psychosocial and bereavement evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed patient/family care plan per CMS regulations. Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required. Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated. Assist patient/families in utilizing community resources. Assess patient/family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources and assist them as indicated....

Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.   Description:   Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.  Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse....

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. Select the proper transducer, both type and frequency for examination. Obtain, review and retrieve pertinent patient history, physical exam and 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...

To deliver Radiation Therapy treatments to patients according to prescription and instruction of the Radiation Oncologist / Physicians   Description:   DELIVERS RADIATION THERAPY TO PATIENT, EXPLAINS PROCEDURE AND MAKE PATIENTS COMFORTABLE.  ASSISTS RADIATION ONCOLOGIST/PHYSICIAN WITH TREATMENT PLANNING SESSIONS. RECORDS ALL TREATMENT INFORMATION IN PATIENT'S CHART.  REPORT ANY ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF THE MACHINE TO A SUPERVISOR OR PHYSICIST.  ASSISTS WITH MORNING WARM-UP PROCEDURE AND CALIBRATION CHECKS.   SCHEDULES PATIENTS ON TREATMENT MACHINE USING COMPUTERIZED SCHEDULING SYSTEM. MAINTAIN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH PATIENTS, FREQUENT CONTACT WITH NURSES AND PHYSICIANS. CALCULATES TREATMENT DOSE AS NEEDED.  OBSERVES PATIENT FOR REACTIONS AND REPORTS SAME TO PHYSICIANS.  REINFORCES PHYSICIAN'S ADVICE TO PATIENTS REGARDING REACTIONS TO TREATMENT AND THEIR CARE.  EXPLAINS PROCEDURES TO PATIENTS TO ALLEVIATE APPREHENSION. OBSERVES RADIATION SAFETY MEASURES FOR PATIENTS AND...

Assess and drive treatment planning during acute admission and transition to discharge.   Description:   Conducts initial clinical assessments of individuals presenting with acute care needs in accordance to the Department of Mental Health’s state requirements. Prepares an Initial Treatment Plan based on the findings from the assessment and communicate the initial assessment findings and treatment plan to multidisciplinary teams. Leads the treatment and discharge planning in collaboration with the psychiatrist and the multidisciplinary treatment team. Conducts group therapy and individual /family counseling and other related group sessions. Assist in patient care planning to ensure continuation of treatment in an atmosphere conducive to preservation of health. Evaluates the ongoing medical and psychosocial needs for home care planning in order to set up appropriate community services. Evaluates data gathered in terms of the treatment goals and links the patient to available program...

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Diagnostic Radiology Department in accordance with the strategic plan of CCH.   Description:   Develops departmental goals and objectives, and establishes and implements policies and procedures for department operation. Maintain JCAHO and other regulatory agency requirements in accordance with standards. Creates and Maintains Department Policies and Procedures and work rules including but not limited to safety, disaster and security programs and uniformly applies Hospital and Department Policies and Procedures to department Operations. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises functions and activities of the Radiology Department, providing quality diagnostic imaging in an expeditious and efficient manner. Organizes the department to delineate authority, responsibility and line of communication for employees and departmental. Prepares departmental budgets annually, managing expenditure of funds and adjusts departmental...