36 assistant-support jobs found in Falmouth, MA

Oversees the operations and staff of the Blood Bank section and Lab Support Services of the Laboratory to include the LST area and Faxon out patient lab. Ensures that lab results and services are of the utmost quality for all patients and customers.   Description:   Practices according to entity mandatory requirements.       Practices according to department expectations which includes monitoring of quality control activities, evaluate work performed for accuracy and timely reporting of test results. Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities including outside organizations that receive laboratory services.    Demonstrates skills and ability to maintain technical competency in all areas of responsibility, to help during breaks, short-staffing, excess workload and complex procedures.    Complies with all administrative policies and procedures. Develop and implement section policies, procedures and standards.     Promotes self-development and learning with staff....

To provide security for patients, visitors and employees. Protect the assets of the Hospital including the buildings and property of Falmouth Hospital. To enforce all applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the Hospital.   Description:   Patrol Hospital buildings and grounds, to protect against fire, theft, illegal entry, infractions of safety regulations and other irregularities. Insure the security and safety of Hospital properties, employees, equipment and records, as well as, all physical aspects of the property including parking lots and motor vehicles.  Participate in investigations, maintain records and prepare incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities accurately and completely. Investigate disturbances and in the event of emergency, take charge of policing to maintain order, safety and to protect property. Respond to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries crimes and safety hazards.  Provide assistance and summon the proper...

ESA - Facilitates patient flow and customer satisfaction as the front line support staff of the Emergency Department ambulatory entrance PCT - As a member of the patient care team; performs a variety of technical and other directed care functions with the patient and family as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Tech (PCT) is competent to provide care to patients as further described, ranging from adolescents to geriatrics   Description:   ESA (Grade 5) Practices according to entity mandatory requirements.       Practices according to department expectations.     Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities.           Provides care for patients according to facility/agency, JCAHO and the law. Provides care as part of the interdisciplinary team.  Documents according to facility/agency and department policies.  Prioritizes duties according to patient and department needs.         Meets the needs of the patient/family using internal and external...

The Case Manager is responsible for the timely facilitation and coordination of patient care for specific patient population or area of assignment. The job responsibilities include working effectively with the interdisciplinary team so as to plan and implement an individualized program of care that promotes high quality, efficient and cost effective care. The Case Manager must assess patient needs utilizing established standards/Care Maps and other approved clinical guidelines. Through ongoing communication and coordination with third party representatives the Case Manager will facilitate care that will meet established patient care needs while optimizing reimbursement.   Description:   Screen new admissions daily for discharge planning needs. Establish priority of visits based on screening criteria.  Verify accuracy of demographics and payer information in and notify admissions of corrections. Patients with identified needs for follow-up are seen within one (1) business day of...

Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents and patients.   Description:   Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients. Completes all ADL functions and documentation of such. Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash. Requires certification as a Nurse Assistant; functions may not exceed Standards of Practice as accorded by certification. Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care while caring for medically complex patients/residents requiring specialized treatment and services. Bathes and dresses bed patients, combs hair, and otherwise attends to their comfort and personal appearance. Cleans room and changes bed linen. Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate. Sterilizes...

Under the direction of the supervising provider to provide the highest standards of support to the MACC practice. Delivers excellent customer service to patients through participation in a medical care team. Demonstrates a high level of competence with support in accordance with MACC’s policies and procedures.   Description:   Assists in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider Manages provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time  Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms, and checks two-patient identifiers  Communicates status of delegated task completion to supervising provider Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e. height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation) Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and collects home medication lists Assists clinicians with clinical procedures...

Provides high level of customer and patient service. Collects and processes lab specimens via phlebotomy, and EKGs. Admits patient demographic information and lab orders into the LIS.   Description:   Responsible to provide good customer service as the front line support staff for the laboratory.  Communicate professionally and confidentially with patients, clients and staff members. Successfully collects blood samples from both ambulatory and bed ridden patients utilizing venipuncture sticks, finger sticks and heel sticks.  Obtains throat culture swabs and verbally instructs patients on collecting samples at home, i.e. stools and 24 hour urines. Processes laboratory specimens according to the test methodology guidelines for the appropriate testing site; centrifuging samples, pouring off serum or plasma, keeping sample at optimum temperature for accurate results to be achieved.  Properly register patient demographic information into the Meditech System, or in the future any...

To provide professional nursing care and support for urgent care center patients receiving treatment and evaluation to all age groups.   Description:   Under the direct supervision of the Physician assist in providing professional nursing care in the urgent care setting. RN must correctly identify patient by asking name and date of birth. RN duties include triage, assessment, point of care testing, all physician ordered treatments, discharge and patient education. Assess and treat patients in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting. Obtain and document all current patient medication and allergies within the EMR. Assist providers in urgent care procedures. Implement orders for EKG’s, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions. Initiate outpatient infusions as ordered. Establish and maintain IV access, or access PICC lines as indicated. Monitor patients vital signs per protocol and assess for any adverse reactions during...

Provides high level of customer and patient service. Collects and processes lab specimens via phlebotomy, and EKGs. Admits patient demographic information and lab orders into the LIS.   Description:   Responsible to provide good customer service as the front line support staff for the laboratory.  Communicate professionally and confidentially with patients, clients and staff members. Successfully collects blood samples from both ambulatory and bed ridden patients utilizing venipuncture sticks, finger sticks and heel sticks.  Obtains throat culture swabs and verbally instructs patients on collecting samples at home, i.e. stools and 24 hour urines. Processes laboratory specimens according to the test methodology guidelines for the appropriate testing site; centrifuging samples, pouring off serum or plasma, keeping sample at optimum temperature for accurate results to be achieved.  Properly register patient demographic information into the Meditech System, or in the future any...

To provide professional nursing care and support for urgent care center patients receiving treatment and evaluation to all age groups.   Description:   Under the direct supervision of the Physician assist in providing professional nursing care in the urgent care setting. RN must correctly identify patient by asking name and date of birth. RN duties include triage, assessment, point of care testing, all physician ordered treatments, discharge and patient education. Assess and treat patients in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting. Obtain and document all current patient medication and allergies within the EMR. Assist providers in urgent care procedures. Implement orders for EKG’s, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions. Initiate outpatient infusions as ordered. Establish and maintain IV access, or access PICC lines as indicated. Monitor patients vital signs per protocol and assess for any adverse reactions during...

Provides high level of customer and patient service. Collects and processes lab specimens via phlebotomy, and EKGs. Admits patient demographic information and lab orders into the LIS.   Description:   Responsible to provide good customer service as the front line support staff for the laboratory.  Communicate professionally and confidentially with patients, clients and staff members. Successfully collects blood samples from both ambulatory and bed ridden patients utilizing venipuncture sticks, finger sticks and heel sticks.  Obtains throat culture swabs and verbally instructs patients on collecting samples at home, i.e. stools and 24 hour urines. Processes laboratory specimens according to the test methodology guidelines for the appropriate testing site; centrifuging samples, pouring off serum or plasma, keeping sample at optimum temperature for accurate results to be achieved.  Properly register patient demographic information into the Meditech System, or in the future any...

Provides high level of customer and patient service. Collects and processes lab specimens via phlebotomy, and EKGs. Admits patient demographic information and lab orders into the LIS.   Description:   Responsible to provide good customer service as the front line support staff for the laboratory.  Communicate professionally and confidentially with patients, clients and staff members. Successfully collects blood samples from both ambulatory and bed ridden patients utilizing venipuncture sticks, finger sticks and heel sticks.  Obtains throat culture swabs and verbally instructs patients on collecting samples at home, i.e. stools and 24 hour urines. Processes laboratory specimens according to the test methodology guidelines for the appropriate testing site; centrifuging samples, pouring off serum or plasma, keeping sample at optimum temperature for accurate results to be achieved.  Properly register patient demographic information into the Meditech System, or in the future any...

Under the direction of the supervising provider to provide the highest standards of support to the MACC practice. Delivers excellent customer service to patients through participation in a medical care team. Demonstrates a high level of competence with support in accordance with MACC’s policies and procedures.   Description:   Assists in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider Manages provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time  Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms, and checks two-patient identifiers  Communicates status of delegated task completion to supervising provider Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e. height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation) Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and collects home medication lists Assists clinicians with clinical procedures...

Perform a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain all inpatient and outpatient areas, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, furniture, public and other assigned areas of Hospital in a clean, sanitary and safe condition, in accordance with all operating procedures, infection control and safety policies. Displays proper conduct when dealing with patients, visitors and all hospital staff.   Description:   Cleans/Terminal Cleans/Sanitize assigned areas in accordance with operating procedures using proper equipment, chemicals and supplies. Prepares patient rooms for occupancy, per operating procedures and inputs into approved room ready notification system. Maintains all equipment/closets used to perform job in a clean and orderly condition.  Clean all equipment at the end of the shift. Performs specialized cleaning procedures in accordance with operating procedures. e.g. CCU procedure room, nurseries, isolation rooms. Maintaining cleanliness of environment, cleaning kitchen...

To provide security for patients, visitors and employees. Protect the assets of the Hospital including the buildings and property of Cape Cod Hospital. To enforce all applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the Hospital.   Description:   Patrol Hospital buildings and grounds, to protect against fire, theft, illegal entry, infractions of safety regulations and other irregularities. Insure the security and safety of Hospital properties, employees, equipment and records, as well as, all physical aspects of the property including parking lots and motor vehicles.  Participate in investigations, maintain records and prepare incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities accurately and completely. Investigate disturbances and in the event of emergency, take charge of policing to maintain order, safety and to protect property. Respond to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries crimes and safety hazards.  Provide assistance and summon the proper...

Under the direction of the Physician, perform radiographic procedures and assist the radiologist in conducting diagnostic examinations, requested by physicians, by applying ionizing radiation to patients, taking and developing radiographic film in a manner consistent with prescribed radiation protection safety standards.   Description:   Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures operating radiographic and other equipment/devices as appropriate.   moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors. process radiographs as applicable. 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. Receive and review requests for radiological studies.  Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.   Triage and...

Perform a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain all inpatient and outpatient areas, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, furniture, public and other assigned areas of Hospital in a clean, sanitary and safe condition, in accordance with all operating procedures, infection control and safety policies. Displays proper conduct when dealing with patients, visitors and all hospital staff.   Description:   Cleans/Terminal Cleans/Sanitize assigned areas in accordance with operating procedures using proper equipment, chemicals and supplies. Prepares patient rooms for occupancy, per operating procedures and inputs into approved room ready notification system. Maintains all equipment/closets used to perform job in a clean and orderly condition.  Clean all equipment at the end of the shift. Performs specialized cleaning procedures in accordance with operating procedures. e.g. CCU procedure room, nurseries, isolation rooms. Maintaining cleanliness of environment, cleaning kitchen...

Performs as a member of the Nursing Team various duties assisting Staff Nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.   Description:   Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care. Assists in providing nursing care to patients and collects data for assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Participates in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs.  Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. Assesses personal and learning development needs.  Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations...

Performs as a member of the Nursing Team various duties assisting Staff Nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.   Description:   Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care. Assists in providing nursing care to patients and collects data for assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Participates in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs.  Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. Assesses personal and learning development needs.  Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations...

Performs as a member of the Nursing Team various duties assisting Staff Nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.   Description:   Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care. Assists in providing nursing care to patients and collects data for assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Participates in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs.  Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. Assesses personal and learning development needs.  Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations...