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The Licensed Vocation Nurse will under general supervision, provide direct patient care in accordance with established treatment plans.  - Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. - Obtain patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. - Obtain and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. - Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. - Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response - Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. - Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. - Track quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Performs a variety of nursing functions ranging from giving direct nursing care, administering medication and treatments to documenting all information. May be assigned specific functions within the scope of practice, but should be able to perform all activities as assigned under direction of all RN’s, or physicians.   1. Collection of selected data about the health status of the patient. 2. Participate in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan. 3. Communicate in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter. 4. Verifies the patients understanding of the purpose of visit. 5. Provide instruction/teaching to the patient according to the educational plan. 6. Document care provided or procedures performed accurately on patient records. 7. Provide each patient care in a safe, comfortable and private environment. 8. Medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance, inventory, education. 9. Provides direction to medical assistants. 10. Will perform general office skills including keyboarding, office computer software, filing, answering telephones, email, faxing, copying. 11. Excellent customer service skills are needed for interacting with patients, families, and caregivers. 12. The position may include triage of calls for urgent appointments, referrals for patient consults and testing, insurance pre-certification and documentation.

The Employee Health and Wellness Nurse facilitates, tracks, and coordinates the Employee Health and Wellness programs. This position provides nursing assessment, treatment, education and wellness support plans for the employee population at Community Hospital of San Bernardino, within the areas of the wellness program, pre-employment, annual health checks, and assists in work injury/illness treatment. This position is responsible for developing individual and house-wide employee health educational programs and curriculums. Has primary responsibility for the facilitation, tracking and treatment of employees who are exposed to bloodborne pathogens. The job involves the responsibility and authority to access confidential data reflective of the employees health status and interpret information needed to identify each employee's requirements relative to his/her age-related specific needs and to provide appropriate care. This job is responsible for the design of and the statistical analysis and matrix reporting of data for the Employee Health and Wellness programs. The Employee Health and Wellness Nurse will collaborate with Infection Control Services on related areas regarding Employee regulations. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Community Hospital of San Bernardino. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Community Hospital of San Bernardino strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement, process, and activities.  

As a MDS Coordinator you will be responsible resident MDS and LTCMI assessments, leading Care Plan team, developing, implementing care plan for residents and communicating with resident's family regarding their status.  Fiscal responsibilities include monitoring MCR billing and MDS levels for accuracy. 

Whether your surgery is outpatient or inpatient, you can be assured to receive the latest standard of care, delivered by board-certified physicians and an expert, specially trained surgical team. CHI St. Luke’s surgeons specialize in all body systems and perform procedures from microsurgery to joint replacement.   Job Responsibilities As a Main OR Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs - Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients - Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders - Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Position Responsibilities: - Assessment:  Does admission and ongoing assessment of patient’s condition.  Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s physical, psychological and spiritual needs.  Notifies doctor of changes in assessment that require attention.  - Planning:  Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of care plan to include a safe appropriate level of care discharge.  Works with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care and discharge needs.  Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient. - Implementation: Prepares patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries and diagnostic studies to help reduce patient anxiety. Knows patients' conditions and reports significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader, and/or physician. Implements patient safety initiative and protocols including medication safety practices, physician orders, consult notifications. - Evaluation: Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals following interventions. Notifies physician as necessary to modify interventions. Adjusts nursing care to meet patient's emerging and changing needs. - Report Skills: Gives and receives report using Bedside Shift Report including family participation. Provides an accurate and comprehensive report to the oncoming shift to help establish continuity of patient care. Receives report from off-going shift and delegates tasks as needed to provide continuity of care according to coworker's experience, abilities and the patient's acuity. - Environment & Patient Safety: Maintains patient and work environment to maximize safe working space.  Promptly removes all used and soiled equipment, linen, etc. to appropriate location. Incorporates national and organizational goals to improve quality, patient safety and satisfaction. Reports all patient safety and hazard concerns immediately. - Supplies: Maintains accurate documentation of charges and supplies used to provide patient care through cost containment measures. - Time Management:  Clocks in and out appropriately according to policy to ensure work is stated and completed on time.  Obtains Director/designees/House Supervisor approval before working overtime, including incremental overtime. - Documentation:  Consistently documents in the patient and unit records according to written health system standards of care in order to meet legal and quality patient care requirements. - License and Competency: Maintains RN license to practice in the State of Texas including multi-state licensure requirements. Takes responsibility for meeting competency requirements. Assists with the orientation of new employees and floated staff as requested and assigned. - Professional Responsibility:  Maintains all professional licenses, certifications, and annual competencies prior to deadline.  Attends mandatory in-services, workshops, town halls, and 75% of all unit meetings per year.   Stays up-to-date on communication, including emails and current journals to keep abreast of new developments in the medical and nursing fields.  - Patient Care:  Notifies and escalates concerns to appropriate providers of life-threatening changes and notes physician response. Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family following the Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives (ERD). - Patient Experience:  Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Performs hourly rounding and bedside shift report, updating the patient communication board and providing service recovery as needed.  

Position Responsibilities: - Assessment:  Does admission and ongoing assessment of patient’s condition.  Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s physical, psychological and spiritual needs.  Notifies doctor of changes in assessment that require attention.  - Planning:  Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of care plan to include a safe appropriate level of care discharge.  Works with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care and discharge needs.  Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient. - Implementation: Prepares patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries and diagnostic studies to help reduce patient anxiety. Knows patients' conditions and reports significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader, and/or physician. Implements patient safety initiative and protocols including medication safety practices, physician orders, consult notifications. - Evaluation: Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals following interventions. Notifies physician as necessary to modify interventions. Adjusts nursing care to meet patient's emerging and changing needs. - Report Skills: Gives and receives report using Bedside Shift Report including family participation. Provides an accurate and comprehensive report to the oncoming shift to help establish continuity of patient care. Receives report from off-going shift and delegates tasks as needed to provide continuity of care according to coworker's experience, abilities and the patient's acuity. - Environment & Patient Safety: Maintains patient and work environment to maximize safe working space.  Promptly removes all used and soiled equipment, linen, etc. to appropriate location. Incorporates national and organizational goals to improve quality, patient safety and satisfaction. Reports all patient safety and hazard concerns immediately. - Supplies: Maintains accurate documentation of charges and supplies used to provide patient care through cost containment measures. - Time Management:  Clocks in and out appropriately according to policy to ensure work is stated and completed on time.  Obtains Director/designees/House Supervisor approval before working overtime, including incremental overtime. - Documentation:  Consistently documents in the patient and unit records according to written health system standards of care in order to meet legal and quality patient care requirements. - License and Competency: Maintains RN license to practice in the State of Texas including multi-state licensure requirements. Takes responsibility for meeting competency requirements. Assists with the orientation of new employees and floated staff as requested and assigned. - Professional Responsibility:  Maintains all professional licenses, certifications, and annual competencies prior to deadline.  Attends mandatory in-services, workshops, town halls, and 75% of all unit meetings per year.   Stays up-to-date on communication, including emails and current journals to keep abreast of new developments in the medical and nursing fields.  - Patient Care:  Notifies and escalates concerns to appropriate providers of life-threatening changes and notes physician response. Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family following the Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives (ERD). - Patient Experience:  Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Performs hourly rounding and bedside shift report, updating the patient communication board and providing service recovery as needed.  

Job Summary:   The Maintenance Engineer performs a wide range of preventive /repair/facilities maintenance tasks on the building, equipment and grounds to retain assigned facility in an acceptable state. Skilled trade work includes: 1) carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning, as well as lock-smith duties.  Additional duties include: 1) maintaining/repairing kitchen equipment, 2) assembling items such as furniture, etc., 3) assisting with quarterly technical testing of equipment and inspection of facilities, identifying the need for submission of work order requests, 4) follow-up on completion of work that is beyond individual capacity, and 5) assuring that the grounds and outside areas surrounding the buildings are maintained in excellent condition.   Incumbents are also accountable for performing work assignments in a safe manner and assisting co-workers in the execution of tasks as necessary or required.   Essential Job Functions: - Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical/electrical equipment to include but not limited to boilers, emergency generators, HVAC and related equipment in a quality and timely manner. - Performs a variety of building maintenance tasks to include the skilled trades as required. (e.g. carpentry, painting, plumbing). - Completes and maintains accurate records and logs. - Tests and evaluates equipment prior to putting into service. - Orders and receives parts and materials to make necessary repairs on related equipment - Other related duties as assigned. 

GENERAL SUMMARY: Operates and insures correct, effective operation of stationary engines, steam boilers and accessories, central chilled water plant, building management systems and mechanical equipment to provide services to the hospital.       ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Operates, adjusts, and regulates steam boilers, compressors, generators, pumps, chillers, cooling towers and building management systems. - Observes steam-flow meters, carbon dioxide meters, pressure and draft gauges and adjust valves to attain reading within specified requirements. - Periodically records readings in the logbook. - Removes and tests water to determine hardness. Conducts other chemical checks on water and adjusts chemicals as needed. - Is responsible for oiling and greasing moving mechanisms, maintaining proper water condition in boilers and cleaning boilers. - Observes state and local regulations such as periodically shutting down boilers and inspecting interiors for scale deposits. - Detects warning signals and machinery malfunctions by sound. - Has responsibility for the functioning of the emergency generators and their periodic testing.       #MissionCritical #MissionCritical

Job Summary: Performs a wide range of preventive /repair/facilities maintenance tasks on the building, equipment and grounds to retain assigned facility in an acceptable state.   Skilled trade work includes: 1) carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning, as well as lock-smith duties.   Additional duties include: 1) maintaining/repairing kitchen equipment, 2) assembling items such as furniture, etc., 3) assisting with quarterly technical testing of equipment and inspection of facilities, identifying the need for submission of work order requests 4) follow-up on completion of work that is beyond individual capacity, and 5) assuring that the grounds and outside areas surrounding the buildings are maintained in excellent condition. Incumbents are also accountable for performing work assignments in a safe manner and assisting co-workers in the execution of tasks as necessary or required.   Essential Duties: - Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical/electrical equipment to include but not limited to boilers, emergency generators, HVAC and related equipment in a quality and timely manner. - Performs a variety of building maintenance tasks to include the skilled trades as required. (e.g. carpentry, painting, plumbing). - Completes and maintains accurate records and logs. - Tests and evaluates equipment prior to putting into service. - Orders and receives parts and materials to make necessary repairs on related equipment.

Overnight and Weekend Shift Differential!!! - Operates, maintains and repairs a variety of utility systems, ancillary equipment and facility assets such as chillers, boilers, kitchen equipment laundry equipment, air compressors, pumps, air handlers, medical gas/vacuum systems, pneumatic tube systems and water softeners. - Operates, maintains, repairs a variety of basic electrical circuitry, switches, outlets, emergency generators and distribution systems. Services, repairs or replaces electrical appliances, motors and equipment. Troubleshoots basic electrical failures and malfunctions to determine course of action necessary to correct the problem. - Performs preventative maintenance, basic repairs and alterations to plumbing fixtures, water lines and sewer lines. Troubleshoots basic plumbing failures and malfunctions to determine course of action necessary to correct the problem. - Operates, maintains and repairs various alarm, signaling and monitoring systems such as fire alarm, public address, building management, master antenna, remote signaling and nurse call systems. - Maintains equipment repair records in the computerized maintenance management system. - Other duties as assigned will be carried out, such as but not limited to, moving, loading and unloading supplies, materials, furniture and equipment; removing and/or shoveling snow from streets and walks, locking and unlocking doors and completing housekeeping duties in the Facilities areas.

Expectations: - Learns to operate new equipment, test equipment, tools and/or software as soon as possible after it is received. - Maintains purchase request and other financial files in a legible, orderly and timely manner. - Works with other crafts and coordinates with them to allow work to be completed on schedule. - Consistently produces a satisfactory quantity of work with no decrease in quality. - Communicates and performs work satisfactorily under stressful conditions. - Communicates clearly and effectively with a broad range of personalities.

Documentation Ensures complete, accurate and timely information is recorded on work requests. Submits maintenance incident and utility management reports whenever required.   Communications Follow up on problems after work is completed or transferred to another technician.   Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrates the ability to take a job from start to finish. Works with other crafts and coordinates with them to allow work to be completed on schedule. Complete job assignments in an accurate and timely manner. Uses a broad base of mechanical and electrical knowledge when affecting repairs. Maintains current licensure and/or certification. Operates all tools in a productive and safe manner. Troubleshoots and accurately diagnoses problems and quickly takes corrective action. Documentation Ensures complete, accurate and timely information is recorded on work requests. Submits maintenance incident and utility management reports whenever required.   Communications Follow up on problems after work is completed or transferred to another technician.   Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrates the ability to take a job from start to finish. Works with other crafts and coordinates with them to allow work to be completed on schedule. Complete job assignments in an accurate and timely manner. Uses a broad base of mechanical and electrical knowledge when affecting repairs. Maintains current licensure and/or certification. Operates all tools in a productive and safe manner. Troubleshoots and accurately diagnoses problems and quickly takes corrective action.

- Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Facility Services Department. - Assist in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas. - Performs urgent corrective, routine, and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as required. - Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repair on all patient room related furnishings, beds, plumbing fixtures, TV’s, and other duties as required. - As required, assists with emergency generator systems. Inspects and tests equipment / systems. - Performs preventative maintenance duties to all physical structures of hospital and complies with all building safety codes. This includes facility equipment and associated controls. - Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs on any equipment or systems. - Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material). - Reads blueprints, interprets instructions, and prepares specifications. - Respond to emergency calls both during normal working hours and off-shift hours in an expedient manner. - Assists in replacing, installing, repairing and testing electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances and lighting systems as required. - Other duties as assigned by management

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs general and routine maintenance or repairs. Performs general clean-up. Performs security functions.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Performs a variety of maintenance and operation duties in and around the medical center buildings and grounds including boiler, chillers, emergency generator operation, medical center and engineering space tours, plumbing and electrical repairs, water treatment analysis, troubleshooting, fire system, air handling units, DDC, refrigeration units, and other auxiliary systems. - Reads blueprints of piping systems and performs related maintenance. - Knowledge of hand and power tools and safety requirements and procedures a must. - Performs ground maintenance, operates and maintains medical center vehicles. - Completes work order requisitions and Preventative maintenance as assigned. - Provides quality safety and security to employees, patients, and visitors in a professional manner. - Enforces Safety/Security policies and procedures at all times throughout the facility. - Snow removal and equipment operation. - Performs other related duties as assigned by Plant Operations Manager or Team lead.

Performs routine maintenance duties including maintaining all filters, maintenance on air conditioning, mechanical kitchen, elevators, etc.  All work Repairs are performed under supervision by qualified personnel.  - Performs assigned basic preventative maintenance work according to health system standards ensuring all instructions are followed and that each step is fully executed.  - Responds promptly to sort calls; diagnoses the failure; makes required Repairs.    - Develops and demonstrates personal knowledge of proper basic troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control system problems.    - Adheres to safety standards by promoting a safe work environment through attending safety committees, training, and verifying all safety concerns are addressed.    - May be required to work extended hours in case of an emergency.

Position Summary: Under the guidance of Manager of Plant Operations, the Maintenance Technician II performs routine maintenance duties including maintaining all filters, maintenance on air conditioning, mechanical kitchen, elevators, etc.  All work Repairs are performed under supervision by qualified personnel. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Mission & Vision. Position Responsibilities: - Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness. - Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work. - Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards. - Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed. - Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed. - Decision Making – displays sound judgement; works with minimal supervision. - Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter. - Adheres to Policy – follows CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial rules, policies, procedures and guidelines. - Interpersonal Relationships – cooperates, communicates and works well with others. - Professionalism – represents CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial positively in actions and appearance. - Displays professional, engaging conduct and excellent customer service skills. - Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment, refrigeration systems, HVAC systems and control systems in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer's specifications, using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instrument - Maintains records of equipment repairs and maintenance. - Observes mechanical devices (pumps, engines, compressors, motors, conveyor systems, laboratory equipment) or control systems in operation. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments and systems. - Prepares surfaces for painting and finishing; applies undercoats and finish coats; mixes and matches paints and finishes. - Builds cabinets, shelves and specialty items for departments, including plastics and plastic laminates from provided blueprints or self-generated sketches. - Makes general repairs to the facility including furniture systems, room’s fixtures and associated equipment. - Designs, codes keying system for individual departments. Repairs and cuts keys. - May be required to work extended hours in case of an emergency. - Ensures service line commitment to life safety, quality and risk management policies, procedures and standards of regulatory agencies. - Accountable for maintaining required certifications. - Represents CHI St. Luke’s Health in physician, community relations and vendors in a professional/accountable manner. - Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. - Establishes/maintains effective and respectful communication in all collaborative relationships. - Provides on-call 24 hour coverage to respond to incidents or emergencies as required in a professional and accountable fashion. - Performs duties in accordance with that of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines. - Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Summary: Under the guidance of Manager of Plant Operations, the Maintenance Technician II performs routine maintenance duties including maintaining all filters, maintenance on air conditioning, mechanical kitchen, elevators, etc.  All work Repairs are performed under supervision by qualified personnel. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Mission & Vision. Position Responsibilities: - Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness. - Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work. - Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards. - Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed. - Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed. - Decision Making – displays sound judgement; works with minimal supervision. - Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter. - Adheres to Policy – follows CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial rules, policies, procedures and guidelines. - Interpersonal Relationships – cooperates, communicates and works well with others. - Professionalism – represents CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial positively in actions and appearance. - Displays professional, engaging conduct and excellent customer service skills. - Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment, refrigeration systems, HVAC systems and control systems in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer's specifications, using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instrument - Maintains records of equipment repairs and maintenance. - Observes mechanical devices (pumps, engines, compressors, motors, conveyor systems, laboratory equipment) or control systems in operation. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments and systems. - Prepares surfaces for painting and finishing; applies undercoats and finish coats; mixes and matches paints and finishes. - Builds cabinets, shelves and specialty items for departments, including plastics and plastic laminates from provided blueprints or self-generated sketches. - Makes general repairs to the facility including furniture systems, room’s fixtures and associated equipment. - Designs, codes keying system for individual departments. Repairs and cuts keys. - May be required to work extended hours in case of an emergency. - Ensures service line commitment to life safety, quality and risk management policies, procedures and standards of regulatory agencies. - Accountable for maintaining required certifications. - Represents CHI St. Luke’s Health in physician, community relations and vendors in a professional/accountable manner. - Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. - Establishes/maintains effective and respectful communication in all collaborative relationships. - Provides on-call 24 hour coverage to respond to incidents or emergencies as required in a professional and accountable fashion. - Performs duties in accordance with that of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines. - Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities:  - Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate. - Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc. - Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters. - Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director. - Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure. - Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.

*5,000 Sign on bonus opportunity for experience external candidate!*   Job Summary: This job is responsible for operating mammography imaging equipment to perform, under the direction of a Radiologist, specialized screening and diagnostic examinations of the breast to safely and accurately capture specific images key to the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.  Work is performed in accordance with professional standards under scope of licensure and under strict safety protocols and regulatory requirements.  Work includes:  1) preparing and operating radiographic equipment to produce high quality images for Radiologist evaluation, 2) explaining procedures to patients and positioning them correctly and effectively; and 3) performing quality assurance checks on imaging equipment to ensure it is in good working order.  Throughout the imaging process, mammography technologists use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.   Essential Duties: - Prepares equipment for imaging tests in accordance with established standards, safeguards and protocols to ensure quality results; performs quality assurance checks to ensure all parameters are within appropriate limits and the diagnostic quality of the images produced. - Explains procedure(s) to patient in preparation for the examination to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation; ensures that all questions/concerns are addressed prior to beginning the exam; monitors and documents physiological condition of the patient prior to, and during, the procedure.   - Operates imaging equipment to perform mammography screening/diagnostic protocols based on physicians’ orders and in accordance with professional imaging standards/protocols and regulatory requirements. - Maintains records and documentation as required by department protocols and licensure requirements. - Cultural Sensitivity and Competence:  Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.  Patient Population Served:  Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.