6 Centra Southside Community Hospital jobs in Farmville

• Assesses nature and extent of illness / injury to establish and prioritize medical care.
• Provides appropriate patient care interventions such skills may include but are not limited to basic life support needs.
• Provides emergent care, routine and nonemergent care, and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance.
• Gathers and submits appropriate patient data necessary for continued treatment.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner.
• Completes documentation and submits in a timely manner.
• Interacts and communicates information and ideas to all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Ability to recognize conflicts with personnel, patients, and other customers and to appropriately intervene.

• For PACE: Delivery of participant medications, medical supplies and other medical necessities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED
• Virginia EMT certification required
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or recognized equivalent required for hire, AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required within 6 months of hire.
• VAVRS or VDFP EVOC required.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness required within the first year of employment.
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700

• National Registry EMT preferred
• Associate degree
• Previous pre-hospital EMS or transport experience

• Assesses nature and extent of illness / injury to establish and prioritize medical care.
• Provides appropriate patient care interventions such skills may include but are not limited to basic life support needs, IV insertion, and fluid and medication administration, advanced airway techniques, cardiac rhythm interpretations and monitoring, pacing and defibrillation.
• Provides emergent care, routine and nonemergent care, and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance.
• Gathers and submits appropriate patient data necessary for continued treatment.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner.
• Completes documentation and submits in a timely manner.
• Interacts and communicates information and ideas to all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Ability to recognize conflicts with personnel, patients, and other customers and to appropriately intervene.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Virginia Paramedic or EMT-Intermediate certification required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads or Virginia Department of Fire Programs Emergency Vehicle Operations Certificate required.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness required within the first year of employment.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command System 100, 200, and 700

• Associate degree in healthcare or related field
• Previous pre-hospital EMS or transport experience
• National registry paramedic.

BONUS ELIGIBLE - $20K for new grads & experienced CT Techs! The CT Technologist I performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, cares for patients, and assists the physician in the administration of radiopaque media in the performance of routine or special procedures. Produces high quality images for interpretation by physicians that meet the standards established by the Centra Health Radiology. Requires competence, as determined by competency assessments, in a variety of imaging equipment and technology. Practices proper safety guidelines for themselves, support personnel and patients. Fosters teamwork through effective communication. Ensures high level of service to patients through proper communication, technique, and safety guidelines. Maintains flexibility to staff various work locations, shift times and lengths. Perform other functional duties as assigned to assure efficient and optimal patient care. - Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. - Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes based on As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) guidelines - Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. - Using the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) process explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exams. - Follows department specific standard work and departmental policies. - Places required information in and evaluates images on the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for technical quality. - Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization. - Practices aseptic techniques and good infection control procedures consistent with hospital policy. - Secures and returns supplies and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the work areas between each patient. - Maintains patient records by inputting patient examination information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and documenting changes made to examination. - Assesses quality of radiographs and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards. Metrics include collimation, positioning, exposure index, marker placement, artifacts, SID, and film adequacy. - Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served. - This position administers non-radioactive contrast. - Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation. - Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. - The caregiver must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. - Other duties as assigned. Required Education: Completion of a 2-year degree program in Radiologic Technology. Preferred Education: None Required Experience: All new hires will enter the Career Path at this level except Supervisor roles. After 1 year in position will be eligible to advance if competency requirements are met. Preferred Experience: None Required Certifications and Licensures: Certified as a CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(CT) within 2-years of hire. BLS within 6 months of hire Preferred Certification and Licensures": Certified as a CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(CT). State licensure may be required depending on the practicing site.

• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes based on As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) guidelines
• Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Using the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) process explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exams.
• Follows department specific standard work and departmental policies.
• Places required information in and evaluates images on the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for technical quality.
• Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• Practices aseptic techniques and good infection control procedures consistent with hospital policy.
• Secures and returns supplies and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the work areas between each patient.
• Maintains patient records by inputting patient examination information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and documenting changes made to examination.
• Assesses quality of radiographs and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards. Metrics include collimation, positioning, exposure index, marker placement, artifacts, SID, and film adequacy.
• Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.
• This position administers non-radioactive contrast.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
• The caregiver must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Other duties as assigned.