Location: Oak Park, IL
Company: West Suburban Medical Center
to professional growth and a culture that embraces our fivecore values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency. General Summary of Duties: The Infection Control Practitioner serves as a resource and consultant to support the implementation of Infection Control activities throughout the facility.
Promotes optimal health care outcomes in accordance with the policies, procedures, philosophy, objectives, and mission of West Suburban Medical Center. Works with Medical Staff departments/sections and all hospital departments to maintain Infection Control activities which meet hospital objectives by providing information to centers, departments, and units. The Infection Control
Practitioner incorporates the curative factors of human care and performs established procedures in accordance with the organization’s and the nursing division’s policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Caring and Clinical Performance: Plans and implements activities to ensure that Infection Control activities are implemented, and desired outcomes achieved. Reviews and analyzes Infection Control data using established criteria. Collaborates with departments, medicine, nursing, clinical and support areas by: (1) identifying; (2) evaluating and (3) analyzing trends affecting quality patient care, outcomes and resource utilization. Collaborates
with all departments regarding Infection Control principles by: Providing formal and information education Assisting in developing, updating and reviewing area specific guidelines and/or policies and procedures Participating on hospital committees Acts as liaison to Employee Health to identify all significant exposures; collects information, analyzes data for trends.
Collaborates with Employee Health in identification of opportunities for improvement Reports and investigates infections and all communicable diseases in accordance with established policy, and requirements of external agencies and Health Departments Prepares analysis of Infection Control data for the Infection Control Committee Service Excellence and Accountability Prepares individuals in the organization for external regulatory agency surveys by assisting in interpretation of regulatory standards, compliance and integration of infection control principles and requirements.
Demonstrates current knowledge of external regulatory agency standard/regulations for Infection Control Serves as a resource to the staff and the organization Supports staff to comply with external regulatory agency infection control requirements. Demonstrates the ability and the desire to work within a team that has high performance standards.
Accepts accountability for own work. Participates in problem solving; developing productivity and quality standards; writing policies and procedures; managing resources cost effectively; educating, evaluating and record keeping. Promotes and maintains effective and efficient working relationships within al areas of responsibility throughout the organizational. Assists in development, preparation, completion and monitoring of budget items related to Infection Control. Demonstrates cost effective approach in terms of equipment, supplies and all other resources. Assures security of data and maintains confidentiality of information within the guidelines of the department and organization Participates in selected organizational and medical staff committees, workgroups and taskforces as indicated and appropriate Participates in performance improvement activities.
Professional Development Participates in activities that promote self-development and individual growth. Maintains knowledge of changes and developments in health care delivery system and regulatory agencies. Evaluates and updates related initiatives and implements revisions as indicated. Represents the organization by participating in professional organizations, continuing education, outside workshops, seminars and meetings that relate to Infection Control.
Assumes responsibility for professional development by attending educational offerings. Engages in self-performance appraisal, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional/practice development West Suburban Medical Center 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, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for assisting Interventional Radiologist during procedures of organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosage in and observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.
Requires a degree in Radiology and Licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. (ARRT) l Assist Interventional Radiologist with diagnostic and interventional procedures and services daily, according to protocols established by the Director Obtains films of highest quality under minimal direction and supervision.
Responsible for professional performance and decision making in accordance with the clinical, fiscal and organizational objectives of the department and hospital.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Completion of an Allied Health Education and an AMA approved program in Radiology. Current ARRT certification (or Registry eligible) and IEMA licensure CPR certification ACLS certification Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to handle information in a sensitive and tactful manner JOB DUTIES 1. Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. 2. Positions, immobilizes and performs patient studies according to the established
“protocol” set by the Radiologist and as requested by referring physicians.
3. Formulates appropriate questions for determining history and process for quality outcome. Makes judgments based on data collected. Uses data gained through backssment and collaboration with the health care team to develop a plan of care for each individual patient. Evaluates scan results for consistent technical quality by visually analyzing the finished hard copy radiograph or digital information. 4. Prepares procedural and examination rooms according to department specific guidelines. Ensures adequate supplies and equipment for function of work area. Initiates work and supply orders.
5. Schedules patients and provides age-appropriate explanation of procedures-preparation. Documents data on appropriate forms and enters information into the computer. 6. Insures the safety of patients, co-workers and property, including the safekeeping and maintenance of confidential information. Participates in related annual reviews. 7. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional practice and growth by ensuring clinical knowledge base and skills are maintained and enhanced. Supports and maintains current knowledge of organizational and unit policies and procedures. 8. Actively participates in QA & I process.
9 Ability to wear lead during procedures requiring fluoroscopy. 10 On Call requirement. West Suburban Medical Center 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, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Nursing Administration, maintains responsibility for the daily operations of staffing, assigned payroll and clerical duties for the Division of Nursing.
Performs clerical duties as needed. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience, preferably in a nursing office setting. Completion of a High School Diploma or its’ equivalent including coursework in typing, office machines and office practices. The analytical ability to perform detailed data gathering and
distribution through computer applications. Previous experience with Microsoft Office software highly desirable. A high level of interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with various level of hospital staff and others outside of the hospital.
The ability to use independent judgment to complete tasks. The ability to maintain confidentiality. JOB DUTIES Using the organization’s staffing software, provides daily staffing placement of supplementary Registered Nurses, Patient Care Techs and Unit Secretaries meeting the patient care needs of the Division of Nursing both proactively and reactively. Continuously coordinates the availability of Float Pool Registered Nurses, Patient
Care Techs and Unit Secretaries for each scheduling period ensuring that employee commitments are met.
Records Float Pool employee compliance with mandatory in-services and competency tests. Maintains files for each Float Pool employee, updates the files as necessary. Maintains employee files on contract labor staff. Refers Float Pool employee noncompliance concerns to the Clinical Manager for follow-up. Tracks completion and submission of performance evaluations to Float Pool employees. Responsible for assigned payroll to include the input of general payroll, borrowed personnel, exception notices, bonus payments and tracking of overtime and contract labor expenses.
Gathers data and calculates the assigned accruals for submission to the Finance Department. Responsible for the orientation and training of other clerical staff. Clerical duties to support the division of nursing to include but not limited to meeting makers, minutes, folder upkeep, clerical documentation, invoices and emailing follow up to managers / leaders for deadline of documentatioin. Conforms to the established Standards of Behavior. Other duties as assigned. West Suburban Medical Center 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, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency. Sign-on Bonus Eligible JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing Mammography diagnostic services on a daily basis, according to protocols established by the Director.
Obtains films of highest quality under minimal direction and supervision. Responsible for professional performance and decision making in accordance with the clinical, fiscal and organizational objectives of the department and hospital. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Completion of an Allied Health Education and AMA approved program in Radiology Current ARRT, Mammography Certification and IDNS licensure (or Registry
Eligible with certification within one year of hire) One year full-time general radiology and one year mammography experience, or related work scope CPR certification Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to handle information in a sensitive and tactful manner JOB DUTIES Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers.
Positions, immobilizes and performs patient studies according to the established “protocol” set by the Radiologist and as requested by referring physicians. Formulates appropriate questions for determining history and process for quality outcome. Makes judgments based on data collected.
Uses data gained through backssment and collaboration with the health care team to develop a plan of care for each individual patient.
Evaluates scan results for consistent technical quality by visually analyzing the finished hard copy radiograph or digital information. Prepares examination rooms according to department specific guidelines. Ensures adequate supplies and equipment for function of work area. Initiates work and supply orders. Schedules patients and provides age appropriate explanation of procedures-preparation. Documents data on appropriate forms and enters information into the computer. Insures the safety of patients, co-workers and property, including the safekeeping and maintenance of confidential information.
Participates in related annual reviews. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional practice and growth by ensuring clinical knowledge base and skills are maintained and enhanced. Supports and maintains current knowledge of organizational and unit policies and procedures. Actively participates in QA & I process. West Suburban Medical Center 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, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
