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Minimum of 2 years of experience



Summary: The Unit Secretary I assists the Team Leader/Charge Registered Nurse by coordinating non-clinical activities on a nursing unit. Responsibilities include initiating the processing of physician's orders and managing information flow among nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and other unit guests.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Required Education: Graduation from high school/GED. Secretarial courses required. Medical terminology required.

Required Experience: Minimum of t wo (2) years related experience required. Experience with use of computer required.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2428975-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Certified Nursing Assistant License Required



Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



SUMMARY: The Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) position performs all the responsibilities of the Patient Care Technician I position and, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs selected advanced procedures such as phlebotomy. The patient care technician demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric frail/elderly patients and collaborates with other members of the patient care team in carrying out plans of care for the patient.

Essential functions :

The Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care as defined in the job responsibilities and performance standards of this job description for the following: -

1. Following competency testing the PCT II performs the following complex procedures in caring for patients:

A. ALL Patient Care Technicians II 1. Draw blood from peripheral veins

2. Take and record vital signs in the medical record

3. Perform BCBGM

4. Discontinue peripheral IV catheters no more than 1.5 inches in length.

5. Priming of tube feedings.

6. Monitor intake and output

7. Insert saline lock (designated areas)

8. Insert foley catheter (designated areas)

9. Obtain and label patient specimens as appropriate.

10. Encourage use of incentive spirometry.

11. Maintain oxygen via face mask or nasal cannula at order delivery rate.

12. Obtain and record pulse oximetry in the medical record.

13. Change appliance on established ostomies.

14. Apply and remove S.C.D.’s.

15. Demonstrate safe use of restraints.

16. Administer non-medicated enemas.

17. Provide post-mortem care.

18. Place patient on hypothermia blanket according to nursing procedure.

19. Documents patient care provided in the medical record.

20. Report the necessary information to the nurse assigned to the patient.

21. Document personal belongings list upon patient’s admission to the unit in the medical record.

22. Provide assistance with activities of daily living.

B. ADULT CRITICAL CARE PCT II’s ONLY 1. Assist in procedures such as arterial line, chest tube and P.A. line insertions by: assembling and properly setting up appropriate equipment.

2. Perform oral, nasopharyngeal, endotracheal and tracheal suctioning.

3. Perform E.K.G.’s, place cardiac leads and telemetry unit.

4. Inserts saline locks (designated areas)

C. WELL BABY NURSERY PCT II’s ONLY

1. Observes breathing patterns or color changes and reports problems.

2. P.K.U.

3. Hemocue.

4. Applies pulse oximetry and E.K.G leads.

5. Caring for infants in phototherapy.

6. Caring for infants in isolation.

7. Set up sterile field and acts as assistant for circumcisions.

8. Assisting with setting up and reinforcing use of breast pump.

General duties:

Meets or exceeds expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.

Participates on interdepartmental, hospital and departmental committees as appropriate.

Required Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Must be certified in the state of Maryland as a CNA . Must have a valid and current CPR card.

Required Experience: If a nursing student, must have completed nursing fundamentals course and passed first clinical semester.

Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a CNA in an acute care setting]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2423487-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Typing Speed of 25 WPM

Job Summary: The Unit Secretary I assists the Team Leaders/Charge Registered Nurse by coordinating non-clinical activities on a nursing unit. Responsibilities include initiating the processing of physician’s orders and managing information flow among nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and other unit guests while providing excellent customer service. Communication skills are required to persuade or gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Responsibility exists to ensure that internal customers are satisfied with service. Communication with external contacts is for providing or receiving factual information. Courtesy and tact are required in dealing with customers.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Processes physician’s orders:

1. Transcribes physician’s orders:

a. independently,

b. accurately,

c. in a timely fashion.

d. Immediately notifies appropriate person of stat orders.

2. Follows through on completion of forms, requisitions, and orders necessary to complete physician’s orders.

Management of Communication and Information Flow:

3. Keeps track of information needed by physicians, staff, patients, and visitors. Accurately disseminates this information to the appropriate person.

4. Is proficient in the use of communication devices including telephone, fax machine, computer, and nurse call system.

5. Applies standards of good customer relations with patients, families, and co-workers.

6. Presents a positive image to the public.

7. Answers telephone in a cordial, helpful manner.

8. When interacting with patients/families, uses specialized communication training specific to the patient/family age group.

9. Practices good listening skills.

10. Assist families/visitors in problem solving by referring them to the appropriate source.

Coordination of Clerical Functions:

11. Uses computer terminal for data entry and retrieval:

a. Enters orders correctly.

b. Retrieves information accurately.

12. Acts as resource for nursing staff for computer use.

13. Organizes work and sets priorities.

14. Maintains nursing station in neat and organized manner.

15. Collects patient statistics and keeps patient log book up-to-date.

16. Maintains charts in proper order, applies labels to patients’ medical records, prepares new charts, checks for completeness.

Supply Control:

17. Inventories and orders stock as assigned.

18. Ensures that record of patient charges for past 24 hours is available for pick-up.

Orientation:

19. Assists with orientation for new secretaries.

20. Provides complete instruction and exposure to all aspects of role when training new unit secretaries.

Core Values:

21. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

22. Is supportive of peers and leadership and deals with differences of opinion in a constructive way.

Use of Resources:

23. Demonstrates consideration of cost containment by demonstrating effective and efficient use of time, supplies, and materials.

Knowledge of St. Agnes Mission, Goals, and Objectives:

24. Participates in staff meetings.

25. Meets standard for mandatory training.

Required Education: Graduation from h igh school, GED, commercial school, or equivalent required.

Required Experience: Less than one year

Preferred Experience: Basic medical terminology preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received from: Nurse Manager]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2395343-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Minimum of 2 years of experience



SUMMARY: The Operating Room (OR) Equipment Specialist will be required to provide technical clinical support of new, state-of-the-art reusable videoscopic instrumentation; will assist in the meticulous equipment cleaning, equipment operation and maintenance of reusable equipment including sharpening, maintenance, and repair to achieve a customized approach to identifying and meeting the needs of surgeons for patient care. The OR Equipment Specialist assures that all video equipment, materials, and instruments will be operable and available the day of surgery. To accomplish this, this person will work very closely with central sterile processing and biomedical engineering and will maintain all outside vendor responsibility for their area (primarily Storz and Stryker vendors).

This person will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling operating room minimally invasive resources, for a portion of OR charging system, placing special material orders, coordinating orders, and restocking supplies at par levels for service line areas of responsibility and will maintain active communication among interdepartmental staff and service line management and service line team members.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Essential Job Functions

Ensures a safe, supportive environment for staff and continuity of patient care by adhering to departmental and hospital policies and procedures, infection control guidelines, and safety regulations. a. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures by performing job responsibilities in a safe manner, avoiding injuries, illnesses and exposure to blood/body fluid.

b. Maintains instruments and equipment in proper operating condition; removes faulty supplies/equipment from service and arranges for repair/loaner.

c. Disposes of contaminated materials in accordance with infection control policy.

d. Completes annual mandatory hospital and unit competencies.

e. Prioritizes and completes assignments consistent with departmental and hospital goals.

f. Maintains personal dress code in keeping with departmental and hospital policy.

2. Prepares the surgical environment for minimally invasive videoscopy.

a. Develop and maintain inventory par levels in collaboration with materials coordinator and OR manager for minimally invasive products (advanced and basic laparoscopy, endoscopy, pelviscopy) reviews stock item usage and adjusts inventory accordingly.

b. Monitors compliance with supply chain contractual requirements working with materials coordinator and OR manager.

c. Check stock inventory levels daily and restocks as necessary.

d. Prepares videoscopic equipment for repair and maintenance; receives and releases instrumentation for repair and replacement – re-entering into inventory upon return after validating repair.

e. Obtains and processes all special surgical schedule requests. Routinely review all future schedules to assure and prepare proper equipment/instrumentation etc.

f. Provides scheduling office equipment and instrumentation schedule constraints to apply to scheduling system/process. Adjust schedule constraints for repair of equipment and/or new inventories. (to include Meditech dictionary entry).

g. Processes special orders as directed by the team coordinator for specialty service. Supports specialty services using laparoscopic, endoscopic, pelviscopic equipment.

3. Participates in the thorough orientation of operating room employees to maximize productivity and minimize turnover.

a. Demonstrate support to orientees; acts as a preceptor for new employees, and periodically reviews and adjusts orientation process.

b. Maintain a functional knowledge of equipment and instruments and is familiar with their location; acts as a resource for service line team member.

c. Support and encourage participation of teamwork concept by maintaining open communication with service line team members

d. Actively participates in continuing education programs inside and outside the hospital and department to maintain competency.

e. Attend appropriate staff in-service offerings as designated by department policies.

f. Demonstrate knowledge of and practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

g. Actively participates in quality improvement programs of surgical services area.

h. Provide periodic equipment-specific in-services to staff within the service line group.

4. Maintains and assesses appropriate levels of supplies and monitors the systemic flow of material resources to the designated areas within surgical services.

a. Act as a liaison between central processing and responsible area of operating room.

b. Work hand in hand with counterpart in CSP to assist organization of service line group area in CSP and assist with training of CSP staff.

c. Stores and restocks backup supplies.

d. Research and respond to surgeon related equipment requests as designated by service line manager.

e. Document equipment repair and replacement needs, informs OR manager, scheduling, and specialty team leader of replacement/loaner and time element involved.

f. Assist service leaders with service specific inventory.

g. Monitor service specific instrument inventory on a weekly basis.

5. Participates in continuing career self-development.

a. Maintains current job-related competency in hospital and unit operations

b. Participates in ongoing evaluation of job performance.

c. Successfully completes annual mandatory educational programs and any unit based job specific requirements.

d. Successfully complete all JCAHO annual educational updates.

e. Participates in job related educational/career development programs.

f. Maintains Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider status.

g. Attains/maintains required job-related certifications.

h. Participates on interdepartmental, hospital and departmental committees as appropriate.

6. Demonstrates service excellence in interactions with patients, visitors, and coworkers. Demonstrates respect for all persons in both verbal and non-verbal communication.

a. Consistently, accurately, and promptly transmits accurate information.

b. Gives and receives report on schedules shift as determined by the Nurse Manager or designee.

c. Utilizes shift reports, unit specific worksheets and other written and verbal means of communication to obtain, update and share information needed to implement the patient’s plan of care.

d. Utilizes the unit and hospital wide communication systems; facilitates unit communication and relays information appropriately, including:

i. Initiating emergency communications according to HCH safety standards.

ii. Responding to patient call lights.

iii. Receiving/relaying telephone communication and patient intercom communication.

iv. Prioritizing and requesting needed services accurately and following through to ensure customer and staff satisfaction.

v. Participating in unit and hospital wide staff meetings.

vi. Reading departmental and interdepartmental communications.

vii. Assisting with orientation/precepting of unit staff.

viii. Responding to equipment alarms and relating information to the RN

ix. Notifying appropriate person when leaving unit.

Required Education: High school education or equivalent

Preferred Education: Entry level College Degree or corresponding course work strongly preferred. Course work consistent with surgical technology curriculum and/or Biomedical Engineering.

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: None

Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a surgical technician (preferred unless previous experience as a Surgical A-V technician)

Knowledge of equipment used in the operating room setting

Ability to read and understand surgical procedures and preference cards

Knowledge of computer systems and basic data entry

Preferred Experience: Additional specialty experience preferred

Supervised by: Clinical Manager OR

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Outstanding communication and customer service orientation

Ability to read and interpret service manuals

Scope (extent and range of responsibility and accountability)

1. Communicates effectively with patient, visitors, and members of the health care team. Interacts with diverse populations who may be under considerable situational stress.

2. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational information.

3. Performs delegated patient care activities to meet the specific need of the patient population served.

4. Adheres to Standard Precautions

5. Consistently complies with unit standards and goals.

6. Participates in unit staff meetings and other task forces and committees as assigned.

7. Participates in and supports Performance Improvement activities.

8. Demonstrates ability to operate computers in support of duties.

Safety Responsibility

Responsible for strictly adhering to safe work practices, as noted in hospital safety standards. Safely uses equipment and materials according to manufacturer’s guidelines. Responsible for promptly reporting all safety hazards, safety violations and safety-related incidents to the supervisor and/or Safety Office or Chair of the Hospital Safety Committee.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2395345-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Job Summary: This is a position under the supervision of a registered nurse that assists with the perioperative nursing care in a single operating room. Duties are of diversified technical nature requiring specific knowledge of acceptable OR procedures and techniques. Demonstrates knowledge in and assists in providing care appropriate to the life stage.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Required Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent, completion of study as surgical technologist preferred.

Required experience: P revious experience as surgical tech strongly desired

Required Licensure, Certification and/or Registration: C ertification as surgical technologist preferred]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2395335-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



Minimum of 1 year of experience



Summary: This position is a clinical technical support position. The anesthesia technician is a valuable member of the Perioperative Services team. The role of the anesthesia technician is to assist the licensed anesthesia care providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of equipment and supplies required for the safe, efficient and cost effective administration of anesthesia in any area of the hospital where anesthesia services are rendered.

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalency

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: BLS required

Required Experience: Previous work experience in healthcare setting (minimum of 1 year)]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2395336-Maryland-Anesthesiology


Certified Nursing Assistant License Required



Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



Minimum of 1 year of experience



SUMMARY: This is a semi-skilled position for assisting registered nurses in direct patient care activities of a more advanced technical level.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

The Patient Care Technician I (PCT I) demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care as defined in the job responsibilities and performance standards of this job description for the following

Required Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Must be certified in the state of Maryland as a CNA. Must maintain BCLS certification.

Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a CNA]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2222501-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Minimum of 1 year of experience

Job Summary: The Unit Secretary I assists the Team Leaders/Charge Registered Nurse by coordinating non-clinical activities on a nursing unit. Responsibilities include initiating the processing of physician’s orders and managing information flow among nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and other unit guests while providing excellent customer service. Communication skills are required to persuade or gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Responsibility exists to ensure that internal customers are satisfied with service. Communication with external contacts is for providing or receiving factual information. Courtesy and tact are required in dealing with customers.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Processes physician’s orders:

1. Transcribes physician’s orders:

a. independently,

b. accurately,

c. in a timely fashion.

d. Immediately notifies appropriate person of stat orders.

2. Follows through on completion of forms, requisitions, and orders necessary to complete physician’s orders.

Management of Communication and Information Flow:

3. Keeps track of information needed by physicians, staff, patients, and visitors. Accurately disseminates this information to the appropriate person.

4. Is proficient in the use of communication devices including telephone, fax machine, computer, and nurse call system.

5. Applies standards of good customer relations with patients, families, and co-workers.

6. Presents a positive image to the public.

7. Answers telephone in a cordial, helpful manner.

8. When interacting with patients/families, uses specialized communication training specific to the patient/family age group.

9. Practices good listening skills.

10. Assist families/visitors in problem solving by referring them to the appropriate source.

Coordination of Clerical Functions:

11. Uses computer terminal for data entry and retrieval:

a. Enters orders correctly.

b. Retrieves information accurately.

12. Acts as resource for nursing staff for computer use.

13. Organizes work and sets priorities.

14. Maintains nursing station in neat and organized manner.

15. Collects patient statistics and keeps patient log book up-to-date.

16. Maintains charts in proper order, applies labels to patients’ medical records, prepares new charts, checks for completeness.

Supply Control:

17. Inventories and orders stock as assigned.

18. Ensures that record of patient charges for past 24 hours is available for pick-up.

Orientation:

19. Assists with orientation for new secretaries.

20. Provides complete instruction and exposure to all aspects of role when training new unit secretaries.

Core Values:

21. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

22. Is supportive of peers and leadership and deals with differences of opinion in a constructive way.

Use of Resources:

23. Demonstrates consideration of cost containment by demonstrating effective and efficient use of time, supplies, and materials.

Knowledge of St. Agnes Mission, Goals, and Objectives:

24. Participates in staff meetings.

25. Meets standard for mandatory training.

Required Education: Graduation from h igh school, GED, commercial school, or equivalent required.

Required Experience: Less than one year

Preferred Experience: Basic medical terminology preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received from: Nurse Manager]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2126582-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Certified Nursing Assistant License Required



Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card

SUMMARY: The Patient Care Technician I (PCT I) demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric frail/elderly patients and collaborates with other members of the patient care team in carrying out plans of care for the patient.

This is a semi-skilled position for assisting registered nurses in direct patient care activities. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/procedures and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations and is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Required Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Must be certified in the state of Maryland as a CNA. Must maintain BCLS certification.

Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a CNA]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2423490-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Minimum of 1 year of experience



Summary: The surgical first assistant (non-nursing) is responsible for providing assistance to the physician in the performance of procedures done in the operating room.

The role of the First Assistant involves active participation such as providing exposure, hemostasis, manipulation of suture, and any other functions as determined by the physician. The First Assistant must be must be listed as such on the operative record as titled, not in the scrub capacity. The First Assistant cannot be involved in any other function during the procedure (i.e. Second Scrub or passing instrument).

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with St. Agnes HealthCare core values, St. Agnes HealthCare policies/procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Required Education: Requires advances/specialized knowledge of a particular medical/technical field such as that which is equivalent to Associates Degree training or higher, or graduation from a National Surgical Assistant Association Program or related discipline.

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: N/A.

Preferred License, Certification and/or Registration: Surgical First Assist certification.

Required Experience: At least one (1) year general operating room experience.

Preferred Experience: Three (3) years of general first assist operating room experience.]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1188854-Maryland-Nursing-Support