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ARRT



Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



Maryland Radiology Technologist License



SUMMARY: At the direction of the chief technologist, independently perform all exams without any supervision within the section employed. Serve as a positive role model, while working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/procedures and applicable.

Required License, Certification and/or Registration:

Current ARRT License, Maryland State License or equivalent Maryland State License and CPR Card]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2411593-Maryland-Allied-Health


Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



Minimum of 1 year of experience



SUMMARY: At the direction of the chief technologist, independently perform all exams without any supervision within the section employed. Serve as a positive role model, while working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel.

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.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrate sound knowledge of the function and operation of the Ultrasound equipment. Review medical records and orders to ensure proper exam is performed and correct history is obtained. Introduce yourself to the patient, explain the procedure and answer any questions the patient has. Communicate and assist the Radiologist. Follow departmental protocols or necessitate changes to protocol as determined by patient’s condition and technologist discretion. Prepare cases for radiologist.

· Complete all finishing work to include proper patient ID, requisitions, patient chart documentation and all forms required for the specific exam. Protect patient’s privacy and modesty by making sure all history obtained is confidential, and patient is covered at all times.

· Provide protection in accordance with prescribed patient and equipment operator safety standards to include applications of immobilization restraints.

· Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

· Promote cohesiveness in department by maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Assist co-workers when own work is completed. Adapt to schedule changes and work assignments when necessary. Willingly instruct students and new hires regarding technical procedures and unit operations.

· Demonstrate competency in the use of the Radiology Information System and PACS system.

· Independently perform quality control procedures at the designated intervals on imaging and ancillary equipment to ensure compliance with the Federal and Joint Commission standards of care.

Required Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and graduate of accredited school of sonography.

Required License: As of September 2012, must have a (American) Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ((A)RDMS) Certification

Required Experience: One year of clinical experience in sonography.

Required Competencies/Behaviors: Age Specific Competency

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received from: Director Of Imaging, Chief Technologist]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2411591-Maryland-Radiology-and-Imaging


LGSW



SUMMARY: The Care Management Department Social Worker at St. Agnes Hospital participates as an integral member of the Care Management Department, which includes the Physician Advisor, RN Care Managers, and support staff. Their focus is the patient’s social, financial, and discharge planning needs in support of the achievement of departmental and hospital quality and fiscal outcomes. Social Work cases are managed on a referral basis, both formal with a written order and informal as identified by the Social Worker themselves or from a member of the healthcare team. Referral sources include the RN Care Manager, the Physician, and/or the Clinical Staff, the patient/family and/or outside agencies (referrals reasons are as defined in the scope of this role description). The St. Agnes Hospital Social Worker possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is team-oriented, and works efficiently to effect favorable patient satisfaction and discharge outcomes.

"Practice Social Work " means: to apply theories, knowledge, procedures, methods or ethics derived from formal educational program in social work to restore and enhance social functioning of individuals, couples and families.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Works collaboratively with the care manager and interdisciplinary team to identify and establish patient discharge plans, and coordinates a timely safe patient discharge. Provides updates and feedback to the care manager routinely throughout the day.

2. Participates effectively in multidisciplinary rounds and the interdisciplinary plan of care.

3. Coordinates after-discharge services for patients as identified by the interdisciplinary team. Interacts with insurance carriers as required.

4. Provides/faxes necessary/requested information to the next provider as required.

5. Understands the patient’s planned course of treatment to the degree necessary in order to anticipate “discharge readiness” and coordinate a timely discharge. Interacts on a daily basis with the care manager to update treatment/discharge plan.

6. Collaborates with the patient/ family in the selection and making of after-discharge care arrangements; Offers patients a choice of vendors; Discloses which vendors have a financial relationship with St. Agnes; Documents both.

7. Provides accurate community resource linkage as part of discharge planning, identifies correct resources, educates patients on the use of resources and completes all requirements to effect a successful referral.

8. Keeps the patient/ family, Care Manager, and healthcare team well informed.

9. Communicates the relevant information to the agency/facility that will assume responsibility for continuing care after the patient’s discharge and documents as such.

10. Documents all discharge coordination activity and interventions in medical record and the care management information system.

11. Provides counseling for patients and families, when requested, as part of the plan of care.

Required Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from CSWE approved School of Social Work.

Preferred Education: N/A

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Licensure as LGSW by the State of Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.

Preferred License, Certification and/or Registration: N/A

Required Experience: Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in an acute care health setting or related employment. Those individuals with experience in a non-medical setting may be considered for a position at the discretion of the Social Work Team Manager or Care Management Director.

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an acute care health setting. Knowledge of clinical, legal, financial and general admission requirements for transfer to post acute care. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid coverage for post acute care services. Knowledge regarding Advanced Directives, competency and guardianship. Knowledge about child and adult abuse and neglect dynamics and reporting requirements as well as the ability to assess and report accurately and implement safe and appropriate discharges. Knowledge of psychosocial and legal issues related to domestic violence as well as community resources available to assist victims. Knowledge of community resources, especially those for substance abuse treatment and homelessness. Knowledge necessary to understand the patient’s plan of care. Awareness of cultural issues and how it may impact patient interaction within the health care system.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received from: Social Work Team Leader and/or an LCSW/ LCSW-C….three (3) hours a month. If they employee is pursuing licensure at the LCSW, or LCSW-C, level they will need additional hours and experience per the Board of Social Work requirements.]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2258815-Maryland-Allied-Health


Maryland Physician Assistant License



Minimum of 2 years of experience



SUMMARY: The St. Agnes Physician Assistant II, Surgery, is a Certified and Registered individual who is delegated to perform medical acts in accordance with the Physician Assistant's Delegation Agreement as approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance and as supervised and directed by the Physicians of the St. Agnes Department of Surgery. As members of the health care team, the Physician Assistants provide a broad range of medical services in the evaluation and care of St. Agnes surgical patients. Those services are provided as needed in the hospital's operating rooms, nursing units, emergency department and pre-admission testing suite.

The essential functions of the Physician Assistant include clinical procedures and cognitive skills prescribed by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. The Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery at St. Agnes must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the human life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's health status. She/he must interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age, and provide needed care as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Required Education: Successful completion of an NCCPA Accredited PA Program

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: NCCPA Certification, Maryland License

Required Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a Physician Assistant.

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