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Required Skills

1. Perform clerical duties necessary for patient registration into the Radiology information System.

1. Transport patient to and from the imaging procedure room. 

1. Provide patient assistance during the imaging exam process. 

1. Utilize proper infection control practice. 

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. Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees. 

1. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in area of assignment. 

1. Stock rooms. 

1. Fold linen. 

1. Assist imaging staff with inventory management. 

1. Take call as required. 

1. Manage phone calls. 

1. Under direction of the appropriately licensed staff, mix oral contrast per Radiologist approved protocol. 

1. Under the direction of the appropriately licensed staff, load the pressure injectors per Radiologist approved protocol. 

1. 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

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement QA processes, procedures, and best practices.

2. Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, and test scenarios.

3. Coordinate project testing teams activities in testing of software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.

4. Documents testing issues/problems.

5. Works to resolve all complex issues/problems, in cooperation with Project Managers.

6. Reports progress on problem/issue resolution to Project Management and/or Information Systems leadership.

7. Works to devise process improvements to current procedures; develops models of possible future configurations as required.

8. Responsible for assembling project testing team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of testing cycles.

9. Coordinates Domain Management and Change Control discussions with Information Systems leaders and colleagues, documenting needs and decisions.

10. Must be familiar with the overall project scope and objectives as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate activities within the team.

11. Performs complex workflow analysis and recommends quality improvements.

12. Develops and reports on select pertinent testing metrics as required and specific to each project. Creates dashboards and executive level communication for testing and quality performance.

13. May be responsible for review, recommendation, selection, and management of automated testing system.

14. Work independently with minimal supervision.

15. Meet all deadlines.

16. Ensure fulfillment of mission and progress towards vision. Exhibit behaviors consistent with MHS values, and ensure strategic plan is cascaded throughout the organization to achieve desired business outcomes.

17. Identifies opportunities for improvement to existing testing methods. As necessary, collaborates with Quality and/or Decision Sciences colleagues to enhance testing outcomes.

18. Supports a culture within MHS that enables structured approaches to project-related decision-making and prioritization of strategic initiatives.

19. Manages large amounts of sensitive, confidential information concerning personnel, financial, strategic, and business information contained in testing scenarios and outcomes.

20. Develops productive relationships in order to build trust and foster collaboration and communication with various project teams, MH leaders and colleagues to aid MH goal and objective accomplishment.

21. Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.

22. Perform 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care aligned with patient safety and comfort standards
• Assist with ambulation, nutrition, hygiene and toileting support
• Document interventions, observations and patient responses accurately
• Prepare patients for cardiac monitoring and procedures as directed
• Maintain a clean and organized care environment in collaboration with the team

What You’ll Do:

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, feeding and toileting needs with care and dignity
• Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output and patient observations
• Support cardiac care protocols by preparing patients for tests, procedures and treatments
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, ensuring comfort and safety
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to maintain a clean, organized and efficient unit

Why Join Us?

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts

Location:

This position is based at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.

Required Skills

1. Partner with the President and Chief Executive Officer, System Leadership Team, and other senior leaders to support strategic, operational, and organizational initiatives across Memorial Health.
2. Lead and contribute to high-priority projects aligned with the health system’s strategic objectives through research, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
3. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support executive decision-making, operational improvement, business planning, and the evaluation of new opportunities.
4. Develop recommendations, presentations, reports, and executive briefing materials for senior leadership, governing boards, and organizational committees.
5. Participate in strategic planning, operational leadership, resource management, and policy development activities across the health system.
6. Attend and actively participate in executive leadership meetings, operational forums, board meetings, medical staff meetings, and other leadership committees to gain broad exposure to health system governance and decision-making.
7. Collaborate with leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams throughout the organization to advance strategic priorities, improve organizational performance, and support change initiatives.
8. Apply project management principles to ensure initiatives remain on schedule, stakeholders remain informed, and project objectives are achieved.
9. Assist in the implementation and evaluation of organizational initiatives by monitoring outcomes, gathering feedback, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
10. Handle sensitive strategic, financial, operational, and personnel information with the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
11. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with leaders, physicians, caregivers, and external partners to support organizational goals and foster collaboration.
12. Pursue professional development opportunities through participation in professional organizations, educational programs, conferences, and other learning activities.
13. Perform other duties and special assignments as requested.

Required Skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs duties in capacity of “scrub” technologist as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures.

• Sets room for a routine, uncomplicated procedure with supplies and equipment in 5-15 minutes.
• Sets room for complicated or multi-procedure case requiring many special supplies in 30 minutes.
• Assists circulator in checking equipment.
• Assists circulator in obtaining supplies prior to bringing patient to room.
• Has basic knowledge of instrumentation and its appropriate use.
• Checks instrumentation regarding cleanliness, function, correct number of pieces, and completeness of tray.
• Allows adequate time for preparation of supplies and counting (i.e., routine case 15 minutes, complicated case 30-40 minutes).
• Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Organizes and maintains a neat, clean mayo, instrument, and back tables.
• Attempts reasonable anticipation of sequence of instrumentation.
• Properly identifies medication.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube station. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivers directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• Keeps track of sponges, needles, and instruments during procedure at all times.
• Relays accurate identification of specimens and cultures.
• Organizes and assists in end-of-case clean up.
• Separates sharp and delicate instruments during clean up.
• Assists in pulling cases.

2. Assists in maintenance of safe environment for patients and staff.

• Has knowledge and applies principles of good aseptic practice (i.e., appropriate scrub length, OR attire, proper gowning, gloving, and draping methods).
• Checks sterile supplies for proper packaging and dating.
• Actively assists in recognizing and reporting breaks in sterile technique.
• Requests assistance of Sterile Processing personnel in preparation of instruments for immediate reuse.
• Follows protocol for universal blood- and body-fluid precautions at all times.
• Prevents loss of instruments by thorough search of drapes before they are discarded.

3. Assists in the orderly function of the OR.

• Demonstrates flexibility in a team effort (i.e., takes required supplies from circulator when offered).
• Checks room for and puts away excess supplies and equipment.
• Takes initiative and seeks appropriate opportunities to update and maintain surgical skills (i.e., requests certain cases and attends inservices).
• Assists in checking to-follow cases for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
• Actively participates in checking and maintaining assignment by participating as a permanent team member.
• Participates in updating surgeon’s preference list.
• Reports to assigned room on time.
• Understands and follows disaster plan.
• Follows hospital/unit policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Willingly assists co-workers to facilitate patient care.
• Attends 65 percent or a minimum of 6 unit staff meetings per year, whichever number is greater. Seeks excused absences by OR director or specialty supervisor when needed.  Reviews and signs minutes.
• Attends or participates in JCAHO and other mandatory inservices.

4. Initiates appropriate intraoperative behaviors unique to first assistant, if trained to do so.

• Provides hemostasis to reduce potential for post-operative infection and potential for fluid volume deficit by clamping and/or ligating vessels, using electrosurgical cautery, applying direct pressure, applying chemical agents that promote coagulation, and other means as directed by surgeon.
• Provides exposure of the operative site through the appropriate use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
• Uses surgical instrumentation skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
• Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1.  Performs duties in capacity of “scrub” technologist as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures.

• Sets room for a routine, uncomplicated procedure with supplies and equipment in 5-15 minutes.
• Sets room for complicated or multi-procedure case requiring many special supplies in 30 minutes.
• Assists circulator in checking equipment.
• Assists circulator in obtaining supplies prior to bringing patient to room.
• Has basic knowledge of instrumentation and its appropriate use.
• Checks instrumentation regarding cleanliness, function, correct number of pieces, and completeness of tray.
• Allows adequate time for preparation of supplies and counting (i.e., routine case 15 minutes, complicated case 30-40 minutes).
• Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Organizes and maintains a neat, clean mayo, instrument, and back tables.
• Attempts reasonable anticipation of sequence of instrumentation.
• Properly identifies medication.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube station. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivers directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• Keeps track of sponges, needles, and instruments during procedure at all times.
• Relays accurate identification of specimens and cultures.
• Organizes and assists in end-of-case clean up.
• Separates sharp and delicate instruments during clean up.
• Assists in pulling cases.

2.  Assists in maintenance of safe environment for patients and staff.

• Has knowledge and applies principles of good aseptic practice (i.e., appropriate scrub length, OR attire, proper gowning, gloving, and draping methods).
• Checks sterile supplies for proper packaging and dating.
• Actively assists in recognizing and reporting breaks in sterile technique.
• Requests assistance of Sterile Processing personnel in preparation of instruments for immediate reuse.
• Follows protocol for universal blood- and body-fluid precautions at all times.
• Prevents loss of instruments by thorough search of drapes before they are discarded.

3.  Assists in the orderly function of the OR.

• Demonstrates flexibility in a team effort (i.e., takes required supplies from circulator when offered).
• Checks room for and puts away excess supplies and equipment.
• Takes initiative and seeks appropriate opportunities to update and maintain surgical skills (i.e., requests certain cases and attends inservices).
• Assists in checking to-follow cases for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
• Actively participates in checking and maintaining assignment by participating as a permanent team member.
• Participates in updating surgeon’s preference list.
• Reports to assigned room on time.
• Understands and follows disaster plan.
• Follows hospital/unit policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Willingly assists co-workers to facilitate patient care.
• Attends 65 percent or a minimum of 6 unit staff meetings per year, whichever number is greater. Seeks excused absences by OR director or specialty supervisor when needed.  Reviews and signs minutes.
• Attends or participates in JCAHO and other mandatory inservices.

4.  Initiates appropriate intraoperative behaviors unique to first assistant, if trained to do so.

• Provides hemostasis to reduce potential for post-operative infection and potential for fluid volume deficit by clamping and/or ligating vessels, using electrosurgical cautery, applying direct pressure, applying chemical agents that promote coagulation, and other means as directed by surgeon.
• Provides exposure of the operative site through the appropriate use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
• Uses surgical instrumentation skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
• Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.

5.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care aligned with patient safety and comfort standards
• Assist with ambulation, nutrition, hygiene and toileting support
• Document interventions, observations and patient responses accurately
• Prepare patients for cardiac monitoring and procedures as directed
• Maintain a clean and organized care environment in collaboration with the team

What You’ll Do:

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, feeding and toileting needs with care and dignity
• Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output and patient observations
• Support cardiac care protocols by preparing patients for tests, procedures and treatments
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, ensuring comfort and safety
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to maintain a clean, organized and efficient unit

Why Join Us?

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts

Location:

This position is based at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care aligned with patient safety and comfort standards
• Assist with ambulation, nutrition, hygiene and toileting support
• Document interventions, observations and patient responses accurately
• Prepare patients for cardiac monitoring and procedures as directed
• Maintain a clean and organized care environment in collaboration with the team

What You’ll Do:

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, feeding and toileting needs with care and dignity
• Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output and patient observations
• Support cardiac care protocols by preparing patients for tests, procedures and treatments
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, ensuring comfort and safety
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to maintain a clean, organized and efficient unit

Why Join Us?

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts

Location:

This position is based at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care aligned with patient safety and comfort standards
• Assist with ambulation, nutrition, hygiene and toileting support
• Document interventions, observations and patient responses accurately
• Prepare patients for cardiac monitoring and procedures as directed
• Maintain a clean and organized care environment in collaboration with the team

What You’ll Do:

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, feeding and toileting needs with care and dignity
• Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output and patient observations
• Support cardiac care protocols by preparing patients for tests, procedures and treatments
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, ensuring comfort and safety
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to maintain a clean, organized and efficient unit

Why Join Us?

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts

Location:

This position is based at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.

Required Skills

1. Transport patients safely and efficiently, as assigned by a computerized patient transport tracking system.

1. Utilize the SBAR tool/process for all patient hand-off situations.

1. Follow patient safety requirements/policies/protocols at all times.

1. Ensure patient comfort at all times.

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. Respond to all transport requests in a timely manner and STAT calls immediately.

1. Transport patient related equipment (IV, O2, etc.) according to patient needs.

1. Connect and disconnect O2 for patients, as needed.

1. Follow proper infection control guidelines, such as hand washing and equipment cleaning.

1. Practice proper body mechanics during all patient transfers and transports.

1. Assist with patients being transferred between nursing units and patients being discharged.

1. Gather wheelchairs, stretchers and other transport equipment no longer in use, and return to storage area.

1. Report all broken and unsafe transport equipment to the Team Leader.

1. Communicate all information, concerns and request of patients to appropriate clinical staff.

1. Assist co-workers and other hospital staff as needed.

1. Attend customer service and body mechanics refresher courses as directed.

1. Adhere to the dress code while on duty.

1. Create Great Patient Experiences and uphold Memorial’s Statement of Values.

1. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

1. Respond expediently to needs/requests from patient transporters/nursing units/testing sites.

1. Handle floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivery directly to appropriate licensed staff.

1. 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.