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Required Skills

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Via a team approach, the staff will coordinate the patient flow and schedule of the CT modality.
2. The technologist checks the patients’ chart or scripts to be sure the exam ordered by the physician matches the requisition received by the department.
3. Use independent professional judgment to assure exam will clinically evaluate the given diagnosis. Refer discrepancies to radiologist or ordering physician.
4. Prepares the room, equipment, medication and secures supplies needed to perform the exam and maintain a clean and safe environment for patient.
5. Will adhere to safety standards set forth by the organization in accordance with ACR guidelines (ALARA).
6. The technologist will explain the procedure and the function of the equipment to the patient as well as answer any questions the patient may have, will intently review the medical history, to include medication lists and lab results, if performed, prior to starting procedure, check patient record for previous pertinent information or procedures, contact radiologist when direction is needed, document appropriate information in the patient record/PACS system.
7. Performs requested CT exams of appropriate regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the organization and the reading radiologist. Observes patient during procedure, reports unusual occurrences and records patients’ condition when necessary.
8. Lifts, moves, and transports patients via wheelchair or cart when necessary.
9. Maintain knowledge on the composition, storage, and administration of contrast media agents according to department protocols under guidance and approval of a physician.
10. Transfers, maintains basic quality assurance issues and recalls images from PACS system.
11. Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots when appropriate. Reports any need for service or repair to appropriate leadership.
12. Participates in ongoing QA/QC and process improvement programs.
13. Assists in providing a safe work environment and is dedicated to providing patient satisfaction.
14. Maintain continuing education credits in compliance with licensing agency.
15. Maintains clinical competency.
16. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those regarding infection control, hand hygiene, attendance, and appearance.
17. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Via a team approach, the staff will coordinate the patient flow and schedule of the CT modality.
2. The technologist checks the patients’ chart or scripts to be sure the exam ordered by the physician matches the requisition received by the department.
3. Use independent professional judgment to assure exam will clinically evaluate the given diagnosis. Refer discrepancies to radiologist or ordering physician.
4. Prepares the room, equipment, medication and secures supplies needed to perform the exam and maintain a clean and safe environment for patient.
5. Will adhere to safety standards set forth by the organization in accordance with ACR guidelines (ALARA).
6. The technologist will explain the procedure and the function of the equipment to the patient as well as answer any questions the patient may have, will intently review the medical history, to include medication lists and lab results, if performed, prior to starting procedure, check patient record for previous pertinent information or procedures, contact radiologist when direction is needed, document appropriate information in the patient record/PACS system.
7. Performs requested CT exams of appropriate regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the organization and the reading radiologist. Observes patient during procedure, reports unusual occurrences and records patients’ condition when necessary.
8. Lifts, moves, and transports patients via wheelchair or cart when necessary.
9. Maintain knowledge on the composition, storage, and administration of contrast media agents according to department protocols under guidance and approval of a physician.
10. Transfers, maintains basic quality assurance issues and recalls images from PACS system.
11. Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots when appropriate. Reports any need for service or repair to appropriate leadership.
12. Participates in ongoing QA/QC and process improvement programs.
13. Assists in providing a safe work environment and is dedicated to providing patient satisfaction.
14. Maintain continuing education credits in compliance with licensing agency.
15. Maintains clinical competency.
16. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those regarding infection control, hand hygiene, attendance, and appearance.
17. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcome, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
2. Performs nursing bedside procedures including but not limited to accucheck and rapid strept.
3. Interviews patients and /or family to obtain required history and determine appropriate Triage status.
4. Initiates IV access and administers fluid therapy in safe manner.
5. Assists physicians with multiple bedside procedures including but not limited to chest tube insertion, intubation, suturing, lumbar puncture, etc.
6. Accurately cares for patients receiving forensic care, ie. Blood alcohol levels, workers compensation, rape, patient abuse.
7. Provides patient teaching relative to presenting conditions.
8. Completes 12 lead EKG’s.
9. Completes process for admission, discharge and transfer appropriately.
10. Assures that department is survey-ready at all times.
11. Communicates effectively with ED physicians and team members.
12. Administers blood and blood components in a safe manner.
13. Provides safe patient care during patient transport utilizing appropriate protocols.
14. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

• Ensures sterile environment and applies sterile and safe techniques.
• Assists in preparation and draping of the patient.
• Assists with operating room setup.
• Wears lead aprons during radiological surgical procedure. Always wears eye protection and personal protection equipment/uses hands free zone.
• Reports unsafe conditions.
• Disassembles and decontaminates instruments/supplies.
• Performs as a scrub nurse or assistant, anticipating surgeon’s needs throughout.
• Plans for procedures by reviewing case cart and resource map.
• Sets up and passes instruments, sutures and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Identifies specimens with the surgeon and the circulating nurse, places in appropriate container that is properly labeled. Transports specimen to appropriate lab pickup area.
• Transports surgery patients as needed.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in cost-effective manner.
• Maintains adequate supplies/par levels for assigned specialty items (i.e. mesh, staplers, special suture, and ortho systems).
• Updates resource maps on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborates with RN for correct sponge, needle, and instrument count.
• Achieves goals identified at previous annual or 90 day evaluation.
• Maintains proficiency in specialties and flexibility in all other areas.
• Attends meetings and in-services to further self-growth.
• Completes required Computer Based Learnings (CBL’S) on NetLearning
• Seeks information from literature and resource persons for all specialties.
• Maintains requirements for certification.
• Assists in instructing staff, students, and new employees.
• Adheres to departmental/DMH policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Unscheduled hours and weekly stay-lates.
• Participation in 24-hour call rotation.

Required Skills

1. Provides safe and efficient patient transport to and from the therapy services areas, including home visits with therapy staff or recreational activities with the recreational therapy staff. 

1. Assists therapists and/or assistants with the treatment of patients, demonstrating consistent judgment and initiative to maximize safety under the supervision of a licensed professional. 
2. Cleans, organizes and maintains therapy equipment and services areas. 
3. Maintains open channel of communication with therapists, peers and supervisors, demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and teamwork.  
4. Demonstrates appropriate customer service skills as outlined in the Memorial Health System’s mission, vision and values. Maintains high level of commitment to Memorial’s Behavior Standards and Great Patient Experience including AIDET and Greet and Feet. 
5. Demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills in maintaining a high level of productivity while meeting commitments and deadlines. 
6. Demonstrates a willingness and flexibility in responding to scheduling requests. Works at least 48 hours in a six month period. Per diem expectation is a minimum of 1 weekend shift per month. 
7. Assist in data collection, structuring and organization of data utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. 
8. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

• Patrols buildings and grounds including fixed posts, walking patrols, or mobile patrols using company vehicle to travel around and between Memorial locations.
• Provides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities.
• Intercedes in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations.
• Physically manages combative, violent persons who criminally endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors.
• Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or releases to authorized persons) for patient valuables, accounting details, and morgue details.
• Responds to emergency situations, emergency codes and alarms.
• Detains unauthorized individuals as defined by policy or state law, and releases them to the proper authorities.
• Assists air medical teams and transports airlifted patients between helipad and hospital.
• Controls parking and traffic flow and enforces parking regulations.
• Provides visitor and employee escorts as appropriate.
• Reports any conditions that might constitute a security or safety hazard.
• Provides access control to restricted spaces by locking and unlocking doors.
• Investigates and reports on any suspicious activity or persons.
• Obtains written or oral statements related to incidents on MHS property.
• Prepares incident reports.
• Assists local law enforcement agencies during investigations or emergencies.

Required Skills

1. Direct Clinical Services
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for crisis intervention during daytime hours.

• Provide 25 hours of billable service per week to individuals within the Case Management program.
• Establish initial data including clients presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment sources in the community.
• Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled clients. Make appropriate referrals to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
• Refer to, and work closely with, appropriate community resources to assure client linkage to appropriate coordination resources and delivery of appropriate services.
• Provide practical assistance to clients to improve their ability to cope within the community within the least restrictive setting possible (e.g. assistance with transportation, budgeting, locating housing, and/or identifying vocational training opportunities).
• Complete concurrent documentation at time of service with clients.

1. Client Information System
   • Establish appropriate professional files, including: intake evaluations, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, clients’ consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.

• Complete required administrative forms (such as: case opening/closing, transfer, Expense Vouchers, etc.). Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection.
• Provide necessary client information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified clients.

1. Training Activities/Professional Growth
   • Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals to enhance job skills.

• Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees, and special projects to enhance professional expertise.
• Complete all mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.
• Participate in required staff meetings and in-service meetings to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.

1. Consultation/Networking
   • Engage in appropriate team work functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures) according to best professional judgment and agency policy to provide a professional working environment and effective service delivery.

• Meet with supervisor to complete mandatory monthly clinical supervision as required by the IL Department of Human Services.
• Develop cooperative relationships outside the agency with family, physicians, public officials or interested agencies to provide for the development of mental health services in the community.
• Schedule to attend psychiatric consultation meetings, including treatment plan review meetings.
• Share relevant client data with other parties sharing responsibility for treatment (e.g. supervisor, treating physician, and involved collaterals).

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
   • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

1. Job Relationships
   • Communicate directly to the Director, Case Management Services for clinical supervision, crisis intervention, clarification of program procedures and policies.

• Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral Standards.

1. Other Job Responsibilities
   • Participate in after-hours emergency services as indicated.

• Ability to accommodate evening and weekend hours when requested.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Direct Clinical Services
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for crisis intervention during daytime hours.

• Provide 25 hours of billable service per week to individuals within the Case Management program.

• Establish initial data including clients presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment sources in the community.

• Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled clients. Make appropriate referrals to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.

• Refer to, and work closely with, appropriate community resources to assure client linkage to appropriate coordination resources and delivery of appropriate services.

• Provide practical assistance to clients to improve their ability to cope within the community within the least restrictive setting possible (e.g. assistance with transportation, budgeting, locating housing, and/or identifying vocational training opportunities).

• Complete concurrent documentation at time of service with clients.

2. Client Information System
• Establish appropriate professional files, including: intake evaluations, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, clients’ consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.

• Complete required administrative forms (such as: case opening/closing, transfer, Expense Vouchers, etc.). Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection.

• Provide necessary client information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified clients.

3. Training Activities/Professional Growth
• Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals to enhance job skills.

• Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees, and special projects to enhance professional expertise.

• Complete all mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.

• Participate in required staff meetings and in-service meetings to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.

4. Consultation/Networking
• Engage in appropriate team work functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures) according to best professional judgment and agency policy to provide a professional working environment and effective service delivery.

• Meet with supervisor to complete mandatory monthly clinical supervision as required by the IL Department of Human Services.

• Develop cooperative relationships outside the agency with family, physicians, public officials or interested agencies to provide for the development of mental health services in the community.

• Schedule to attend psychiatric consultation meetings, including treatment plan review meetings.

• Share relevant client data with other parties sharing responsibility for treatment (e.g. supervisor, treating physician, and involved collaterals).

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

6. Job Relationships
• Communicate directly to the Director, Case Management Services for clinical supervision, crisis intervention, clarification of program procedures and policies.

• Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral Standards.

7. Other Job Responsibilities
• Participate in after-hours emergency services as indicated.

• Ability to accommodate evening and weekend hours when requested.

• Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

• Patrols buildings and grounds including fixed posts, walking patrols, or mobile patrols using company vehicle to travel around and between Memorial locations.
• Provides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities.
• Intercedes in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations.
• Physically manages combative, violent persons who criminally endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors.
• Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or releases to authorized persons) for patient valuables, accounting details, and morgue details.
• Responds to emergency situations, emergency codes and alarms.
• Detains unauthorized individuals as defined by policy or state law, and releases them to the proper authorities.
• Assists air medical teams and transports airlifted patients between helipad and hospital.
• Controls parking and traffic flow and enforces parking regulations.
• Provides visitor and employee escorts as appropriate.
• Reports any conditions that might constitute a security or safety hazard.
• Provides access control to restricted spaces by locking and unlocking doors.
• Investigates and reports on any suspicious activity or persons.
• Obtains written or oral statements related to incidents on MH property.
• Prepares incident reports.
• Assists local law enforcement agencies during investigations or emergencies.

Required Skills

• Patrols buildings and grounds including fixed posts, walking patrols, or mobile patrols using company vehicle to travel around and between Memorial locations.
• Provides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities.
• Intercedes in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations.
• Physically manages combative, violent persons who criminally endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors.
• Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or releases to authorized persons) for patient valuables, accounting details, and morgue details.
• Responds to emergency situations, emergency codes and alarms.
• Detains unauthorized individuals as defined by policy or state law, and releases them to the proper authorities.
• Assists air medical teams and transports airlifted patients between helipad and hospital.
• Controls parking and traffic flow and enforces parking regulations.
• Provides visitor and employee escorts as appropriate.
• Reports any conditions that might constitute a security or safety hazard.
• Provides access control to restricted spaces by locking and unlocking doors.
• Investigates and reports on any suspicious activity or persons.
• Obtains written or oral statements related to incidents on MH property.
• Prepares incident reports.
• Assists local law enforcement agencies during investigations or emergencies.