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Required Experience

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or an Associates that includes 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution.  This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic laboratory skills required.
  

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist. Activities may include specimen accessioning, grossing, frozen sectioning, embedding, microtomy and routine and specialized staining.
• Utilize LIS system and other computer systems necessary to perform duties.
• Sort and assign cases to pathologists.
• Operate, clean and maintain all histology equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs and repeated tests.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for manual and automated stain processes.
• File blocks and slides according to department procedures.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• May participate in department on call and weekend rotation schedules as deemed appropriate by the Histology Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• 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.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Experience

Education: – BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: – Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. – Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. – ACLS certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: – Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.  Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. – Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: – Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices. – Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. – Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal. – Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal. – Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II:  Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III:  Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid.  Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016. Clinical Nurse IV:  Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid.  Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016.

Required Experience

Education:

– Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.   

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

– RN license in the State of Illinois required. 

– Current BLS/CPR certification per policy required.  

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: –

Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.

– Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.

– Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.

– Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Required Experience

Education:

– Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.   

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

– RN license in the State of Illinois required. 

– Current BLS/CPR certification per policy required.  

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

– Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.

– Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.

– Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.

– Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Required Experience

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

– Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.

– Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

– Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.

– Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.  Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.

– Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Required Experience

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist program, or in the last semester of an approved program is required. 
• National certification and CPR certification are required within 6 months of graduation from recognized program, or within 6 months start date of employment. If the employee allows certification to lapse they must re-certify within 3 months from the expiration date or employment can be suspended or terminated.

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. 

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills for all age groups and populations served.  Additional training to demonstrate competency will be required for specialty areas/equipment.
• Knowledge of anatomical structures and application skills in tissue handling, retracting, clamping, cutting, suturing, and exposure retracting in either the assistant or scrub role.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of surgical equipment and devices for optimum performance.
• The ability to maintain sustained hand and/or arm position while moving the opposite hand and/or arm.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

General Skill Requirements:

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 hours and flexing work schedule to accommodate the needs of the department; 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-remains productive between procedures; 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.

Environmental Factors:

This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to uncomfortable temperature levels, and/or potentially injurious elements or conditions and hazardous chemicals.

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.

•  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, bend and reach. The employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and supporting patients/equipment (possibly 300 lbs. or more).
• The employee will frequently be required to lift weight of 5 to 50 pounds.
• The employee will frequently be required to use step stools to gain height for satisfactory performance.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to possess visual/auditory acuity to meet visual/auditory demands of the job.

Mental Demands:

• High degree of mental stress.

Required Experience

Education: – High School graduate required. Associate Degree or higher preferred. – Graduate of an electroneurodiagnostic technology program, accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or equivalent formal training is required. Licensure/Certification/Registry: – Eligible for/or successful completion of the Part I examination for registration by ABRET and or 1-3 years’ experience in EEG. – CPR Certification, preferred. Experience: – Three to five years experience in END Technology is required. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: – Moderate/heavy physical effort required. Must be capable of standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting and holding for extended periods of time. – Universal Precautions Category I.

Required Experience

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist program, or in the last semester of an approved program is required. 
• National certification and CPR certification are required within 6 months of graduation from recognized program, or within 6 months start date of employment. If the employee allows certification to lapse they must re-certify within 3 months from the expiration date or employment can be suspended or terminated.

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. 

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills for all age groups and populations served.  Additional training to demonstrate competency will be required for specialty areas/equipment.
• Knowledge of anatomical structures and application skills in tissue handling, retracting, clamping, cutting, suturing, and exposure retracting in either the assistant or scrub role.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of surgical equipment and devices for optimum performance.
• The ability to maintain sustained hand and/or arm position while moving the opposite hand and/or arm.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

General Skill Requirements:

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 hours and flexing work schedule to accommodate the needs of the department; 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-remains productive between procedures; 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.

Environmental Factors:

This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to uncomfortable temperature levels, and/or potentially injurious elements or conditions and hazardous chemicals.

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.

•  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, bend and reach. The employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and supporting patients/equipment (possibly 300 lbs. or more).
• The employee will frequently be required to lift weight of 5 to 50 pounds.
• The employee will frequently be required to use step stools to gain height for satisfactory performance.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to possess visual/auditory acuity to meet visual/auditory demands of the job.

Mental Demands:

• High degree of mental stress.

Responsibilities:

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 Experience

Education:

• Minimum Master's in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required, preferably in social services field. 

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure required
• Must have or obtain IM+CANS certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience:

• Two years previous experience with SMI/SED population preferred.  Verifiable history of providing quality care to clients as indicated by references or demonstrated by internal work history.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have computer and keyboarding skills required by position. Must have valid IL driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.  Must pass background checks and drug screen.  Must be comfortable documenting within two electronic health records.

Job Responsibilities:

Direct Clinical Services

• Develop initial comprehensive assessment 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 resources in the community.
• Provide 25 hours of billable services per week to clients.
• Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled clients. Where appropriate referrals will be made to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
• Interview collateral contacts, previous and current treatment professionals, and significant others, to further establish a database for assessment and ongoing treatment plan as needed.
• Clarify priority problems, goals for change, and session limits according to agency policy to assist clients in developing appropriate expectations for treatment in relationship to the agency. Use a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches and interventions to change targeted behaviors and stabilize adaptive behaviors with individuals, couples and families.
• Manage the termination process and discharge planning to enhance clients’ abilities to retain treatment changes and/or use other available support services.
• May organize, plan and participate in therapy groups for clients and/or their families, as assigned.

Client Information System

• Establish appropriate professional files, including: comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, clients' consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.
• Complete required administrative forms. Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection for both community mental health and private pay clients.
• Provide necessary client information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified clients.
• May prepare necessary documents/reports for DCFS as needed.

Training Activities/Professional Growth

• Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals that will enhance job related skills.
• Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees and special projects to enhance professional expertise.
• Complete mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.
• Participate in required staff meetings and in-services to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.

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.
• 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.

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.

Job Relationships

• Demonstrate through initiative and apparent effort involvement in clinical supervision.
• Communicate directly with supervisor for clarification of administrative policy, program evaluation to promote a professional working environment and effective service delivery system.
• Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral Standards

Other Job Responsibilities

• Ability to accommodate evening/weekend hours.
• Perform other duties as required by agency needs.

Required Experience

Minimum Qualifications:   Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.   Licensure/Certification/Registry: – Certification in Food Service Sanitation by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health required. – Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Registry member – Provide 3 letters of reference per DCFS requirements – Hold or be able to obtain, within 90 days, First Aid/CPR certification Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: – Maintain 20 hours of in-service hours each fiscal year, 5 hours must be from a Gateway Registry-approved training. – Excellent communication skills.