1. The main function of the Central Processing Technician is to manage the workflow of all specimens arriving into central processing area of the laboratory. Processes specimens as they are received in the laboratory from both internal and external locations. Accepting specimens into the laboratory and distributing the work to the technical areas of the laboratory. Perfor

1. Clinical Competence in Patient Care 1.1 Complies with patient safety standards. 2. Safety Administers Medications and IV Therapies 2.1 Adheres to the 5 R's of medication administration. Is proficient at using the Pyxis for medication withdraw. 3. Professional Behavior and Growth 3.1 Demonstrates evidence of professional growth by education thru attendance at seminars a

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values integrity, patient centered, respect, accountability, and compassion must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran YNHHS Requisition ID 120173

1. Essential Functions 1.1 Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice. 2. Essential Functions ( continued) 2.1 Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures 3. Staff/Self Development 3.1 Acts as a resource and role model 4. Staf

1. Ensures all required information is obtained from referring physicians and providers in clinical areas and provided to the third party payers to ensure reimbursement for services delivered within the outpatient lab blood draw setting 2. Accurately reviews insurance information with patients to ensure all of the information is recorded in the EMR 3. Using hospital wide

1. Maintain appointment schedule template (alterations, deletions, additions). 1.1 Responsible for communicating schedule changes to the appropriate staff members and physicians/providers. 2. Coordinate the ongoing operation of the check in process and front desk to ensure that quality services provided are cost effective and efficient. 2.1 Receive patient at arrival and

1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work up 1.1 Follows routine protocols and/or physicians specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager / supervisor or physician review. 2. Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ens

1. As part of the interdisciplinary health care team, coordinates and ensures the implementation of the plan of care, utilizing the principles of case management. 1.1 Establishes a system for coordinating the care of a patient throughout the continuum of care, linking the inpatient care with outpatient care, services, and case management. 2. Optimizes the efficiency of ho

1. To obtain blood samples from patients by venipuncture or skin puncture observing proper phlebotomy technique and patient identification policies. Responding immediately to STAT requests and drawing other specimens in a timely manner. 2. Demonstrates service excellence in all patient care activities exhibiting a caring and courteous manner to all patients and guests. Pr

1. Cleaning Activities 1.1 Assigned areas are cleaned per department policies and procedures 2. Infection Control 2.1 Cleans per established infection control policies and procedures 3. General Assignments 3.1 Willingly accepts assignments 4. Safety 4.1 Attends required safety education programs 5. Patient Satisfaction 5.1 Assists in maintaining high patient satisfaction

1. Assists the patient care unit and Nursing Department through the following activities 1.1 Provides direct physical patient care following accepted procedures and in accordance with the department specific skills checklist. 2. Teamwork 2.1 Embraces shared goals versus narrower interests actively cooperative vs. competitive or non committal. 3. Knowledgeable/Accountable/

1. Technical Duties 1.1 Evaluates specimens for acceptability and accurately performs all testing using current methologies, instruments and manual method if applicable. 2. Quality 2.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens 3. Problem solving 3.1 Follows established quidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems 4. Regulat

1. Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagno

1. Provides age and culturally appropriate medical nutrition therapy to assigned patients using evidence based practice guidelines and the Nutrition Care Process. 2. Demonstrates effective organizational skills and uses understanding of department performance standards to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of clinical nutrition on assigned patient care units. 3. Attend

1. As part of the interdisciplinary health care team, coordinates and ensures the implementation of the plan of care, utilizing the principles of case management. 1.1 Establishes a system for coordinating the care of a patient throughout the continuum of care, linking the inpatient care with outpatient care, services, and case management. 2. Optimizes the efficiency of ho