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Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
• Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.

• Daily notes
• Communicates with doctors
• Re-certifications
• Evaluations
• Billing
• Outcome measures

• Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
• Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
• Competently applies all Physical Therapy modalities.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
• Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
• Maintains current professional knowledge.

• Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
• Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.

• Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
• Accepts additional duties and remains flexible in work schedule.

• Serves on task force as requested.
• Assist with CQI studies.
• Conducts communication education.
• Assists Clinical Specialist in staff education.
• Supervises students as requested.

• Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.

Required Skills

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.

• Therapy and instruction— Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects as it pertains to the clinical instruction of students.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to evaluate and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Knowledge of laws and government regulations as they apply to State and National standards.
• Public Safety and Security — 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.
• Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
• Good working knowledge and ability to perform basic computer skills such as but limited to word processing, data entry, and documentation.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Actively looks for ways to help people, co-workers, and other departments.
• Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Able to communicate through clear and concise written, verbal, and listening skills with physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members, patients and patients’ families.
• Ability to anticipate problems and potential outcomes.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to identify and understand the speech/language of another person.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Required Skills

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

1. Perform cardiac or vascular 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.

1. Provide interpreting physicians and supervising sonographer with an oral or written summary of technical findings.

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

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

1. Learn and understand biological effects of ultrasound.

1. Behavior in accordance with hospital behavioral standards, goals, mission and vision statement of values.

1. Maintain certification in CPR.

1. Utilize proper Infection Control procedures according to department and hospital procedures.

1. Ensure proper recording, documentation, confidentiality and transmission of patient information.

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

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

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

1. Participate in daily activities that maintain operations: cleaning stocking, equipment evaluation, moving equipment to bedside studies, data entry and evaluation, emergency call rotation and customer support.

1. Follow PAH Policy directives and procedures the performance of duties and responsibilities.

1. Adhere to behavioral standards.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (CARDIAC):

1. Learn and maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of transthoracic echocardiography in the adult population.

1. Recognize and address critical pathology through modification of scan protocols and notification of interpreting physician or supervising sonographer.

Required Skills

1. Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
  • Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
  • Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
  • Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.
•  Activity:
  • Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistive devices.
•  Nutrition:
  • Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake.
  • Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
  • Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.
•  Elimination:
  • Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care.
  • Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed.
  • Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances.
  • Records output. Reports deviations from normal.
•  Other related needs:
  • Assists with post-mortem care.
  • Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
  • Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).

2. Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR).
• Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) and reports deviation from previous weight.
• Empties drainage collection devices.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.

 3. Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.
• Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.
• Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno.
• Obtains routine non-sterile specimens.
• Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed.
• Applies nonsterile dressing as directed.
• Discontinues peripheral IV as directed.
• Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning.
• Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
• Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.

4. Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P’s (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning).
• Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients.
• Reports equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.
• Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients.
• Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
• Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing.
• Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.

5. Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to, the following:

• Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
• Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Supports efforts to reduce costs.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.
• Handles 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 deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.

6. Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

7. 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

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight through planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive fund development program for the Decatur Memorial Foundation.

• Builds and maintains a cohesive team. Builds trust and fosters collaboration and communication with all members of the team. Provides leadership, direction and support for all members of the team, and coaches and develops team members to their fullest potential, providing learning opportunities as needed. Hires, retains, and annually evaluates the performance of members of the team.

• Supports the overall mission and strategic direction of Memorial Health by ensuring the vision, values, and strategic plan are cascaded into the work of the Foundation, in support of achieving the organizational goals and intended outcomes.

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the annual employee giving program.

• Embodies the Memorial Health values:

• SAFETY: We put safety first.  We speak up and take action to create an environment of zero harm.  We build an inclusive culture where everyone can fully engage.

• INTEGRITY: We are accountable for our attitude, actions, and health.  We honor diverse abilities, beliefs, and identities.  We respect others by being honest and showing compassion.

• QUALITY: We listen to learn and partner for success.  We week continuous improvement while advancing our knowledge.  We deliver evidence-based care to achieve excellent outcomes.

• STEWARDSHIP: We use resources wisely.  We are responsible for delivering equitable care.  We work together to coordinate care.

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for major and planned giving programs, and the Gift of Remembrance program.

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for fund raising programs and campaigns for new facilities, equipment, and other major funding needs through annual and planned gifts.

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the annual grant award program.

• Evaluates fund development activities and programs to determine if they are accomplishing stated objectives and desired results.

• Coordinates the development and utilization of the Foundation’s annual business and operating plans, provides leadership to direct reports and informs members of the Foundation Board of Directors regarding staffing, capital, and operating budgets for Foundation. Ensure preservation and enhancement of the organization’s assets and resources.

• Directs and participates in the identification, research and cultivation of current and prospective donors. Ensures appropriate maintenance of donor and prospect records.

• Develops cohesive relationships with each member of the Foundation Board of Directors. Responsible for completing new Board of Directors orientation and continuing education programs. Responsible for assisting the chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee chairman in identifying, developing, and recruiting new members.

• In cooperation with the marketing team orchestrates the development and distribution of fund development internal and external printed and electronic materials; including social media, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, planned giving materials, solicitation letters and information materials. Guides and directs all recognition of donors.

• Provides leadership for systematically integrating and evaluating the fund development programs and processes across the health system in order to promote communication, economies of scale, and common utilization of resources throughout the various foundations of the health system. Seek out and drive fund development “best practices” throughout the various foundations of the health system in order to promote cycles of learning within the organization. Monitor quality and effectiveness of these processes.

• Forges relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to members of the MH System Leadership Team, strategic business partners, vendors, potential sponsors, and donors.

• Advises the system’s administration on the implications and impact of various policies and practices as they relate to philanthropy. Serves as a resource person and subject matter expert to the organization on matters related to philanthropy and fund development. Identifies the potential need for appropriate professional counsel related to philanthropy and fund development.

• Participates in and encourages employees to be involved with activities of local civic organizations whose programs and activities increase awareness of Memorial’s mission, vision and values, and which might strengthen or support the Foundation.

• Actively participates as a contributing member of the DMH Operations Management Team.

• Develops annual departmental and personal goals consistent with Memorial Health’s strategic planning process, directs employees to work towards accomplishment of the goals, removes barriers, provides resources, and monitors the status of goal achievement.

• Serves as resource person on committees, task forces, meetings, and activities to assist the health system achievement of strategic objectives.

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

• 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

• Professionally and courteously interact with the general public, physicians and hospital personnel.

• Receive Physician orders for patient testing and ensures orders comply with Medicare’s Local Coverage (LCD) and National Coverage Decision’s (NCD).

• Obtain patient clinical and demographic data to appropriately provide the medical service identified by the practitioner and to provide the service at the time that best meets the patient schedule.

• Demonstrate a good understanding of the elements involved with the various procedures/exams and provide appropriate instructions to patients for specific testing ordered.

• Receive and interview incoming patients and/or relatives to obtain necessary information for scheduling walk-in testing.

• Coordinate and communicate necessary information to the Registration personnel to facilitate the pre-registration of scheduled patients.

• Communicate scheduling information to effected departments and physicians.

• Maintain computer system master files to optimize system/resource effectiveness.

• Coordinate and assist Financial Representative to ensure pre-certification/pre-authorizations are completed prior to service(s) being rendered.

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, hospital staff and co-workers.

• Keep supervisor informed of all potential problems.

• Displays a needs no reminder attitude.

• Ability to multitask and work in high call volume stressful environment.

• Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure patients are scheduled.

• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Responsible for the accurate performance of laboratory tests that determine the presence, absence, or cause of disease.

1. Will conduct a full range of tests from the most routine to the most complex with little or no supervision.

1. Responsible for the operation of computers, precision instruments, and other complex electronic equipment.

1. Responsible for equipment budget and quality assurance reports. Researches and develops new procedures.

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. Supervises and evaluates employees in the section.

1. Performs venipunctures, capillary collections, and arterial punctures.

1. Order and prepare reagents, supplies and materials utilized in the department(s), supervise or delegate such responsibilities.

1. Set up schedule of preventative maintenance for calibration and repairs of instrument and test equipment.

1. Trouble-shoot equipment and procedures as needed to assure patient safety through effective accurate testing.

1. Review and sign procedures in their areas of responsibility on the designated time frame from Lab Policy to ensure completeness and conformity with applicable standards, especially College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements.

1. Accepts Proficiency packages from CAP or designated manufacturer then assigns as appropriate to staff members for completion. Maintains records of such testing to conform to CAP standards as explained in custom checklist for the department.

1. Participation in all GPE initiatives from leadership down to Lab subcommittee GPE initiatives.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Log specimens on computer system, retrieve surgical number, and charge for procedures performed.

1. Assist pathologists and pathologists’ assistants with surgical specimens and autopsy procedures.

1. Dictate gross descriptions on small/uncomplicated surgical specimens.

1. Prepare surgical and autopsy material for processing on VIP tissue processor.

1. Maintain and change chemicals on automated tissue processors.

1. Operate formalin and reagent recyclers.

1. Assist pathologists with preparation of frozen sections by performing microtomy using frozen section cryostats.

1. File and retrieve specimens, slides and paraffin blocks.

1. Rotate on-call duties as required.

1. Procure tissues and related materials for SIU teaching.

1. Assist and prepare for laboratory inspections.

1. Provide general maintenance and cleanliness of equipment.

1. Order supplies for the department.

1. Record workload documentation.

1. Assist with the instruction of new employees.

1. Maintain quality assurance records.

1. Maintain hazardous waste manuals and MSDS sheets to comply with OSHA regulations.

1. Work with pathologists on related duties as necessary.

1. Promote good customer service at all times.

1. Ensure that professional and personal activities conform to Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and Mission, Vision, and Values.

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

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Performs routine radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures according to department policy and procedures.

• Updates patient examination history files.
• Enters data into computer system.
• Consults with supervisors, Radiologist, or ordering physician as necessary to provide appropriate patient care.
• Understands all interventional procedures and assists physician in a variety of exams.
• Insertion and removal of PICC lines and micro-puncture access.

• Follows appropriate safety precautions.

• Performs visual preventative safety inspections.
• Reports dangerous department or equipment conditions appropriately.

• Assists M.D. with AAA Repair and Carotid Stent Device Management.

• Works with the interventional radiologist to develop protocol and perform procedures for line placement and pain management procedures.

• Maintains IDNS license and ARRT registration; remains current on developing trends in diagnostic radiology; participates in continuing education.

• Maintains clean, neat and orderly work area; maintains appropriate supply levels.

• Treats patients in professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates age-specific competency.
• Explains procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.