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Required Experience

Education:

Graduate of approved School of Radiology or equivalent training (if hired before September, 1990).

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Illinois Department of Illinois Emergence Management Agency Division of Nuclear Safety license required.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate required.

Has successfully completed a basic EKG class within one year of hire.

ACLS certification required.

Experience:

Has a minimum of two years’ experience as a Cardiac Special Procedures Technologist or Interventional Radiology Technologist, with demonstrated proficiency in cardiovascular and/or vascular interventional procedures. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Completion of radiation safety classes within 90 days of employment is required.

Operates a variety of electrical equipment in a cardiovascular catheterization laboratory during a variety of procedures.

• Monitors the patient's electrocardiogram during procedures, alerts the physician of any irregular heart activity or change in pressure.  Charges the patient appropriately for the procedure.

• Performs patient pre-procedure teaching. Obtains consent forms signed by the patient prior to the procedure.

• Provides education to MMC employees and/or community as needed.

• Prepares patient for the procedure.

• Acts as a circulator in the case, connect monitoring lines, check pulses, collect and set up appropriate equipment for the case.

• Performs as a sterile assistant, assist the physician in scrubbing and maintaining a sterile field, assist the physician with catheter and/or equipment insertion and removal.  Dress and/or suture insertion site following the procedure.  Set up arterial pressure line (if needed) or pull sheath and obtain hemostasis.

• Assists in the use of arterial closure devices.  

• Records, interprets, and calculates various types of data collected during the procedure.

• Maintains equipment, corrects equipment malfunctions and reports malfunctions for repair.

• Instructs technologists and others in the performance of technical procedures, operations of equipment, and collection and interpretation of data.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the proper operation of x-ray equipment used in the Cath Lab.

• Monitors and is responsible for quality assurance of the x-ray equipment.

• Participates in the on call rotation.

• Collects appropriate past patient information for the physician to review.

• Adheres to behavioral standards.

• 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 Experience

Education and/or Other Requirements:

Successful completion of an AMA accredited respiratory therapy program. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.   

RRT credential awarded by the NBRC. 

Current CPR card.  

Environmental Factors:

Job duties involve the potential for frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and assist in lifting patients; able to assist patients and/or adjust equipment at floor level; able to reach, change and read IV’s 5 feet from the floor unaided; able to move quickly from place to place on occasion, including from floor to floor in emergency situations; able to utilize fine motor control in hands for tasks such as medication preparation and administration; able to hear to take blood pressure and to hear breath, heart and bowel sounds.

Must possess visual acuity to meet visual demands in charting and operating equipment.  Is expected to be an example of good health habits.

Mental Demands

Must be able to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions.

Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Performs assessment (chest auscultation, need for therapy, ABG results) on assigned patients as ordered by a physician; demonstrates accurate assessment skills in relation to age of patient.

• Establishes priorities and plan of care based on assessment.

• Provides care according to respiratory standards of practice.

• Documents tolerance to treatments and patient variances; revises plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Completes all annual educational requirements; demonstrates competency in respiratory areas, including assessment, 02 administration, patient ventilators, treatment, medications, etc.

• Documents care; completes CQI projects.

• Participates in continuing education and development of department staff by providing inservices and acting as a resource to staff in a specific specialty area of respiratory care (i.e. ventilator management)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

– Current RN license in the State of Illinois required.

– Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

– ACLS Provider or Instructor certification required within one year of hire date.  

Education Requirements:

– ADN

– BSN preferred, but not required.

Required Experience

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

– Current RN license in the State of Illinois required.

– Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

– ACLS Provider or Instructor certification required within one year of hire date.  

Education Requirements:

ADN

BSN preferred, but not required.

Required Experience

• Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures in accordance with department standards and procedures.

• Plans daily schedules for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs examinations on ER patients as requested.
• Selects and operates appropriate equipment for each exam.
• Prepares patients for examinations; explains procedures.
• Records clinical history, BP’s, and technologist impressions on CPACS/worksheets.
• Works with Cardiologists and ordering physicians to provide appropriate patient care.
• Maintains daily logbook.
• Follows appropriate protocols.

• Adheres to all safety precautions including patient safety, infectious control, universal precautions, and ergonomics.
• Maintains or is actively pursuing ARDMS or RCS registration; remains current regarding developing trends in field of cardiac ultrasound.
• Maintains clean, neat and orderly work area; maintains appropriate supply levels.

• Assists with maintenance on equipment.
• Reports problems.

• Demonstrates cross-sectional anatomy and pathology on routine procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  Is authorized to access contrast media if registered.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
• Ability to integrate sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and the health care team.
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Education, Experience, and/or Other Requirements

Must be ARDMS or RCS registered or be actively pursuing registration. 

One year of clinical experience in a progressive Ultrasound Department or Ultrasound Training Program that meets with the ARDMS requirements for registry eligibility is required. 

Prefer previous experience as a Registered ARRT Technologist.  

Must have a valid driver’s license in order to drive to outreach sites and screening events. 

Must be CPR certified. 

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of daily exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Good eye/hand coordination, good vision and hearing.
• Ability to reach different table levels for scanning purposes.
• Ability to assist average sized person (150 pounds) to and from x-ray table, etc., in normal course of work.  Upon occasion must be able to support average person for approximately two minutes.
• While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to stand for 30-minute intervals for 70% of the day.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull at least 5 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to attend to visual details.
• Ability to make precise arm/hand positions movements where strength and speed are minimized.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to receive and comprehend written and oral communications.

Mental Demands

• Analyze information or data.
• Plan sequence of operations or actions.

• Independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to produce accurate diagnostic images.
• Ability to adjust to performing routine and repetitive tasks without specific supervision.  Ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruptions and attend to tasks for 45-60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to understand and relate to the concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time. 
• Ability to communicate verbally, using advanced level of vocabulary.

Benefits – Memorial HR

Required Experience

Education:

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required. D. Preferred or a B.S degree with at least 2 years, direct patient care experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Current pharmacist license in the State of Illinois or license pending with a valid Letter of Authorization to practice pharmacy in the State of Illinois required.  (The maximum allowable time to practice in a license pending status under the Letter of Authorization is 60 days per licensing regulations.)  

Experience:

Health system experience strongly preferred  

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates commitment to continuous development in pharmacy practice Demonstrates excellent communication skills

Position Responsibilities:

1. Maintains and demonstrates appropriate knowledge of changing pharmacy practice.

2. Willing and able to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff to discuss issues related to medication therapy. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.

3. Ability to work independently to identify and appropriately resolve drug therapy problems.

4. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while reviewing and verification of orders.

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. Ability to manage operational workflow, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing demands with minimal supervision.

7. Serves as a role model for all staff through compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and with all Health System policies and Behavior Standards.

8. Ability to use electronic drug information sources and other tertiary references to provide accurate, timely drug information upon request.

9. Responsible for activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely, accurately, and safely and meet the intent of both state and federal laws.

10. Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to all state and federal law requirements

11. Counsels patients upon request

12. Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart

13. Commits to sharing their knowledge, skills, experience, and values in preparing the “next generation” of pharmacists

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling. Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.

Occupational Hazards: Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions. Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

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 Experience

Education:

Graduate of approved Respiratory Therapy Program   

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.

Possesses a valid and active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. ACLS and NRP provider or instructor certifications required within 1 year of hire.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:                

Demonstrates the ability to provide respiratory care and therapy to patients of all ages and conditions, including intensive care, neonatal, and pediatric patients.

Prepares and tests respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation and periodically checks equipment in use and on units for proper operations and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager.

• Receives, documents, and executes physicians’ orders relating to respiratory therapy protocol. Interprets and evaluates physician orders and charts that pertain to respiratory care and identifies possible contraindications to medications, treatments, and related hazard with their use.
• Measures and administers prescribed medications, such as oxygen and aerosolized medications, to patients. Administers procedures and therapies as needed.
• Assesses patients’ conditions and responses to respiratory therapy. Recognizes and treats adverse reactions and emergency situations arising during treatment.

• Recognizes and responds to the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest and/or failure and life-threatening arrhythmias during EKGs. As necessary, assists in performing and/or initiating CPR procedures.
• Records procedures, patient responses, and medication administration in compliance with departmental documentation requirements.
• Processes routine and stat hospital EKGs and prepares them for the interpreting physician(s).
• Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning of patients and obtains tracheal secretions for cultures.
• Maintains, monitors, and provides respiratory care to patients on continuous mechanical ventilators.
• Provides respiratory care to ICU (including lung auscultation); recommends respiratory care procedures as patient condition warrants. Alerts the appropriate staff of any changes in patient condition.
• Monitors and cares for patients with artificial airways and endotracheal cuffs.
• Instructs patients, families, and other hospital personnel in the proper use of respiratory therapy equipment and the associated procedures and techniques used.
• Provides cardiopulmonary services in the emergency department. Performs patient assessment and treatment according to the emergency department/ respiratory care protocol.
• Makes recommendations for changes and improvements in hospital equipment and procedures to maintain best practice.
• Participates in departmental or multidisciplinary teams related to clinical quality, safety, education, best practice, patient satisfaction, or process improvement.

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 Experience

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Active Registry by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or Credentials by CCI (Cardiac Credentialing International) required.

ARDMS specialty certification in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required within 6 months after hire/transfer date.

CPR required within 90 days from hire date.

Experience:

3+ years’ experience in diagnostic ultrasound after completing an accredited ultrasound program required.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to lift and move patients and heavy equipment to meet the clinical and operational needs of the area.

Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Educational methodology, data organization, information handling skills and leadership abilities required.

• Obtain, review and bring together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic result.

• Perform cardiac ultrasound diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages by producing, assessing and evaluating ultrasound images and related data according to established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Provide interpreting physicians with an oral or written summary of technical findings.

• Maintain technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors; maintain knowledge of other testing modalities.

• Demonstrate knowledge in human gross and sectional anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology to image and evaluate normal and abnormal tissue structure or function.

• Understand biological effects of ultrasound.

• Use independent professional judgment to assure exam will clinically evaluate the given diagnosis. Refer discrepancies to interpreting or ordering physician.

• Adheres to behavioral standards.

• Utilize proper infection control procedures according to department and hospital procedures.

• Ensure proper recording, documentation, confidentiality and transmission of patient information. Develop and maintain skills in digital imaging and information practices.

• Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operation of the department.

• Comply with departmental policies regarding employee/patient incident reports.

• Participate in the department’s continuing education program, Laboratory accreditation and case review/quality review processes.

• Keep current with clinical developments in the field of ultrasound imaging. Be responsible for continual learning.

• Maintain ARDMS or CCI credential through documentation of continuing education requirements of the credentialing organization.

• Organize and participate in daily activities that maintain operations: cleaning stocking, equipment evaluation, moving equipment to bedside studies, data entry and evaluation, emergency call rotation, imaging system electrical safety, equipment repair and diagnostics, Imaging and reporting system Dbase maintenance and Sys Admin functions.

• Serve as liaison to other hospital departments for coordination of quality assurance and process improvement activities.

• Serve as resource to technical staff, medical staff and visitors for clinical or educational information and activities.

• Maintain and advance abilities to assimilate and report clinical information in complex patients.

• Follow SMH policy directives and procedures the performance of duties and responsibilities.

• Be an example to the laboratory staff of professionalism, teamwork and patient advocacy.

• Demonstrate leadership in helping the team meet strategic goals of the department and the organization.

• Keep current of clinical developments in the field of Ultrasound imaging and assist the Department Manager in the creation of new clinical imaging protocols and advanced ultrasound applications.

• Transfers, maintains basic quality assurance issues and recalls images from PACS system.

• Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots when appropriate. Reports any need for service or repair to appropriate leadership.

• Assists in providing a safe work environment and is dedicated to providing patient satisfaction.

• Maintain continuing education credits in compliance with licensing agency.

• Maintains clinical competency.

• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those regarding infection control, hand hygiene, attendance, and appearance.

Required Experience

Education and/or Other Requirements:

Successful completion of an AMA accredited respiratory therapy program.

Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.   

RRT credential awarded by the NBRC. 

Current CPR card.  

Environmental Factors:

Job duties involve the potential for frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and assist in lifting patients; able to assist patients and/or adjust equipment at floor level; able to reach, change and read IV’s 5 feet from the floor unaided; able to move quickly from place to place on occasion, including from floor to floor in emergency situations; able to utilize fine motor control in hands for tasks such as medication preparation and administration; able to hear to take blood pressure and to hear breath, heart and bowel sounds.

Must possess visual acuity to meet visual demands in charting and operating equipment. 

Is expected to be an example of good health habits.

Mental Demands

Must be able to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions.

Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

ssential Functions and Job Duties

• Performs assessment (chest auscultation, need for therapy, ABG results) on assigned patients as ordered by a physician; demonstrates accurate assessment skills in relation to age of patient.

• Establishes priorities and plan of care based on assessment.

• Provides care according to respiratory standards of practice.

• Documents tolerance to treatments and patient variances; revises plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Completes all annual educational requirements; demonstrates competency in respiratory areas, including assessment, 02 administration, patient ventilators, treatment, medications, etc.

• Documents care; completes CQI projects.

• Participates in continuing education and development of department staff by providing inservices and acting as a resource to staff in a specific specialty area of respiratory care (i.e. ventilator management)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

ARRT-R or ARRT-MRI required upon hire.

ARRT-MRI required within 18 months of hire, then maintained throughout course of employment.

Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.  

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills required.

 Perform a variety of MRI procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

• Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
• Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.
• Administer agents / pharmaceuticals under the supervision of the Radiologist.
• Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.
• Ensure adequate levels of inventory. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the department; report problems to proper authority. Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.
• Ensure the integrity of, proper recording and transmission of patient information.
• Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Participate in flexible work hours that coincide with workload demands, overtime required when necessary.
• Maintain current credentials as required by ALMH.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in MRI.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure appropriate consent forms and patient history forms are completed and signed.
• Ensure that exams are completed in a prompt manner for interpretation.
• Monitor patient condition and take appropriate action to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety and modesty throughout procedures.
• Participate in routine call assignment.
• Maintain cleanliness of rooms, equipment, and other work areas and assist with transportation of patients.
• Perform clerical tasks, which include scheduling exams and faxing results.

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.