40 Healthcare jobs in Elkmont

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Healthcare

35609 Decatur, Alabama River City Center

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At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Responsibilities: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. *Evaluate patients/residents to collect data, observe condition and report changes in condition.
*Contribute to nursing assessments and care planning.
*Administer medications and performs treatments per physician orders.
*Supervise and monitor patient care provided by unlicensed staff. Qualifications: *Must be a graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing.
*Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing or pending licensed practical nurse licensure.
*Must maintain current BLS/CPR certification if employed at a skilled nursing center or as required by the state of practice if an assisted living facility. Benefits: *Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service. Posted Salary Range: USD $28.00 - USD $30.50 /Hr.
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Medical Assistant at Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care - PRN

35750 Hazel Green, Alabama Urgent Team

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Medical Assistant At Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care - Prn

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Medical Assistants to join our dynamic healthcare team at our center in Hazel Green, Alabama.

About Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care: Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care, with nine locations in Alabama, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands.

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care's convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, all Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company's commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.

Job Summary: The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients in alignment with their medical education. Our full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room.
  • Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process.
  • Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/hazardous situations.
  • Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency.
  • Assists front desk personnel with patient check in/out procedures when necessary.
  • Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate.
  • Assists with patient transfers.
  • Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider.
  • Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.

What's Required? High school diploma or equivalent BLS Certification Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred Medical Assistant Certificate is preferred

Full-time Benefits Include: Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, and Vision Options Retirement savings plans Paid Time Off and MORE!

Prn Benefits Include: Competitive Salary 401K plan with company contribution No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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CLN Medical Assistant, Athens Community Care, FT-1st Shift

35611 Athens, Alabama HH Sys

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Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant (MA) delivers direct patient care in the clinical setting beginning with escorting the patient to the examination room, performing any treatments and procedures required by the physician, and ending with the discharging of the patient. He/she recognizes, reports, and documents clinical observations. He/she is responsible for coding the procedures correctly.

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

License, Certification and/or Registration: Current CPR Certification. Current Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Preferred

Additional Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
  • Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures.
  • Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.

Our Mission: Be the Difference

Our Vision: Excellence Always

Our Values: Safety, Compassion, Innovation & Excellence

Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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Environmental Safety and Health Staff

35618 Courtland, Alabama Lockheed Martin

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**Description:** Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Lockheed Martin Space in Courtland, AL is seeking a full-time Environmental Safety & Health Engineer (Compliance). Your responsibilities include: Reviewing operations to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, or industrial hygiene standards and regulations. Providing critical support to programs and operations ensuring that safety and environmental standards are met.
The PSM/PHA Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the site's Process Safety Management (PSM) program in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119. This role ensures the integrity of critical safety systems and supports risk reduction efforts across the site. Working under the direction of the Environmental, Health & Safety manager, the PSM Coordinator will play a key role in driving safe operations through strong systems, documentation, training, and audit support.
The PSM/PHA coordinator will require strong knowledge of PSM elements, excellent communication and leadership skills to work with cross-functional teams, and the ability to track and drive corrective actions to closure in order to maintain a robust safety environment.
Other responsibilities include: Conducting field activities in support of LM Space injury prevention and environmental compliance programs, with a focus on environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene. Thorough problem solving, and effective teaming skills are needed as well as the ability to adapt to ordnance protocol/requirements.
The successful candidate will have experience with analyzing complex technical data from chemical data sheets and environmental health surveys using logic and quantitative reasoning, knowledge of environmental, safety and health regulations, and an understanding of environmental permitting and regulations.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government secret security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
**Basic Qualifications:**
Bachelors degree in applicable or related safety, environmental, and/or industrial hygiene discipline, or related engineering/scientific degree (Chemistry, Environmental Safety and Health, Physics etc) or equivalent experience/combined education.
Support the continued development, implementation, and maintenance of all 14 elements of the OSHA PSM standard.
Maintain and improve PSM related documentation, databases, and procedures.
Ensure procedural and regulatory compliance with internal and external requirements.
Develop competence in all the PSM tools.
Coordinate and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including scheduling revalidations with key stakeholder.
Track completion of PHA action items and drive resolution across departments.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to address risks identified in hazard reviews.
Support the recertification of operating procedures and PSM audits.
Administer the MOC program to ensure all changes to process energetics, technology, equipment, or procedures are properly evaluated.
Ensure completion of pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) and associated documentation.
Train stakeholders in MOC requirements and monitor implementation.
Participate in or lead root cause analyses and investigations for PSM level incidents.
Ensure all incident findings are documented, reviewed, and resolved.
Ensure training programs are in place for PSM covered employees.
Maintain training records and support refresher training scheduling.
Support audit preparation and coordinate internal and external PSM audits.
Ability to travel occasionally
Ability to acquire a Secret Security clearance and US Citizenship required.
**Desired Skills:**
Ability to analyze complex technical data from chemical data sheets and environmental health surveys using logic and quantitative reasoning.
Familiarity with and understanding of environmental, safety and health regulations.
Strong understanding of environmental permitting and regulations.
Ability to make oral presentations to persuade others to accept a specific action and or opinion, and provide information to explain procedures and policies.
Ability to handle multiple challenging priorities with rapid job closure is important as well as work flexible hours to meet customer deadlines
Ability to develop new and innovative methods to increase employee awareness of, and engagement in, ESH compliance programs/initiatives promoting a strong ESH culture across LM Space while taking the initiative to challenge the status quo.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
Minimum 5 years of experience in process safety, operations, or engineering.
Experience supporting or managing OSHA PSM elements required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Previous Ordnance Experience
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.**
**The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** SPACE
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Environment Safety and Health
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First
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American Sign Language Interpreter - 1.1 Schools

35601 Decatur, Alabama Amergis

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Salary: $33 / Hour
The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a trained professional who facilities communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting. Often, American Sign Language (ASL) is used to interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa, which ensures students have accommodations to classroom instruction, activities and learning discussions.
Minimum Requirements:
+ Proficiency in American Sign Language
+ Associates degree or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deaf studies or related field, preferred
+ State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (as applicable)
+ Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)
+ Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification ( as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Patient Care Technician - PCT

35601 Decatur, Alabama Fresenius Medical Care North America

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**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**Patient Related**
Education:
+ Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
+ Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
+ Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
+ Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
+ Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
+ Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
+ Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
+ Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
+ Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
+ Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
+ Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
+ Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
+ Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
+ Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
+ Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
+ Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
+ Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
+ Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**RECORD KEEPING:**
+ Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
+ Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
+ Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
+ Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
+ The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
**Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

35611 Athens, Alabama CenterWell

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**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**
Make a meaningful impact every day as a CenterWell Home Health nurse. You'll provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients regain independence in the comfort of their homes. Working closely with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians, you'll develop and manage care plans that support recovery and help patients get back to the life they love.
As a **Home Health LPN** , you will:
+ Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures.
+ Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the patient/clients illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care. Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training activities in accordance with the plan of care.
+ Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
+ Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed changes in the Plan of Treatment. Accept verbal orders from physician were permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.
+ Utilize a systematic, individualized goal/outcome driven approach in implementing the nursing plan of care.
+ Maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner regarding patient/family needs and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.
+ Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is dearly in the best interests of the patient.
+ Appropriately communicate to ensure adherence to professional standards in the provision of and availability of supplies, materials and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement the plan of care.
+ Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Visit/shift notes documented on day services are rendered.
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Required Experience/Skills:**
+ Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
+ Current nursing license in the practicing state.
+ Valid drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
+ Current CPR certification.
+ Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.
Pay Range
- $28.00 - $0.00 - pay per visit/unit
- 44,600 - 61,400 per year base pay
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
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**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
44,600 - 61,400 per year
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
**About Us**
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options
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Patient Care Tech - PCT

38478 Pulaski, Tennessee Fresenius Medical Care North America

Posted 15 days ago

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**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**Patient Related**
Education:
+ Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
+ Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
+ Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
+ Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
+ Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
+ Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
+ Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
+ Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
+ Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
+ Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
+ Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
+ Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
+ Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
+ Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
+ Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
+ Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
+ Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
+ Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**RECORD KEEPING:**
+ Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
+ Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
+ Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
+ Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
+ The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
**Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**
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Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives through compassionate care and technical expertise? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Allied Healthcare Professional's to join our dynamic healthcare team. If you're driven by a commitment to patient well-being and are ready to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our healthcare team

Position: Technicians and Technologist needed
Various Schedules : AM & PM Shifts

What You'll Do:
In this role, you will provide essential support in patient diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Whether you specialize in diagnostic imaging, laboratory work, rehabilitation, or patient care, your contributions will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional healthcare services. Each specialty within allied health requires different certifications and specific technical skills but overall focuses on supporting medical teams in diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, or administrative tasks.

Why Join Us:

  • Professional Growth: Expand your nursing proficiency and knowledge while experiencing a range of cases and scenarios that enrich your career journey.
  • Adventurous Opportunities : As a Travel Registered Nurse, you will have the chance to explore diverse locations across the United States. Expand your professional horizons while enjoying the adventure of new environments.
  • Commitment to Excellence: Join a team that is committed to providing the highest standard of patient care. We prioritize excellence in healthcare delivery and continuous improvement in our practices.

Culture
Our staffing professionals are committed to meeting your individual needs and exceeding your expectations. Experienced top-quality candidates are the result of our extensive screening process, in-depth evaluations, industry-specific testing, and reference checking.
Responsibilities

Assisting in diagnosis:

  • * Operating equipment like X-rays, MRIs, or ultrasound machines (radiology technicians, sonographers).

  • * Laboratory work: Performing blood tests, urine tests, or other lab work (lab technicians).

  • * Physical therapy: Assisting in the development and execution of physical therapy treatments (physical therapy assistants).

Direct patient care :

  • * Assisting with patient mobility, bathing, feeding, or monitoring vital signs (patient care technicians, certified nursing assistants).

  • * Education and counseling: Providing patient education on treatments, conditions, and medications (health educators, dietitians).

  • * Rehabilitation support: Assisting patients in rehabilitative activities to improve mobility and function (occupational therapy assistants).

Maintaining patient records :

  • * Ensuring that accurate medical documentation is up to date (medical record technicians).

  • * Scheduling and coordination: Arranging appointments, tests, or procedures for patients (medical office assistants).

Billing and coding :

  • * Handling insurance claims and medical billing using appropriate coding systems (medical billers and coders).

  • * Operating specialized equipment: Such as in radiology, sonography, respiratory therapy, or anesthesiology.

Sterilizing instruments :

  • * Ensuring that all medical instruments and environments are sterile (surgical technologists).

Respiratory therapists :

  • * Provide breathing treatments and manage ventilators.

Pharmacy technicians:

  • * Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and providing information to patients.


Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
This is NOT a Virtual/Remote position. Confirm you are willing to travel, if not already a local, to Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee or Arkansas
Must have Certification applicable to the Medical Technician Specilaity
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Hire Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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