Responsible for the screening and accurate completion of referrals to ensure patients meet agency admission criteria and comply with state and federal regulations. 1)Processes referrals for all programs (Traditional, Peds, and Infusion Therapy) from hospital sites, MD offices, utilizing standard work and determines whether patient qualifies for home care based on establis

Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens. May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations. Documents information/procedures an

Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units. Maintains working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate the scheduling of tests and treatments. Facilitates communications required to support patient care including multiple line telephone, unit/site paging a

Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Impro

Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement. Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary. Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures c

Maintenance and storage of adequate inventory. Maintains adequate supplies and reagents at workstation and notes when reorder or preparation levels are reached. Orders supplies as required. Follows up on back orders, missing and incorrect orders. Puts supplies away appropriately including rotation of stock. Assures that all supplies are marked with date received, logged a

Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) 1988 guidelines, according to established policies and procedures. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs

Supports the efficiency of the Licensed Therapy Provider and the smooth functioning of the rehabilitation department. Responsible for direct patient contact activities under the supervision of the licensed provider such as patient positioning and transfers, preparation and application of therapeutic modalities, follow through on routine patient exercises or start up on ex

Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holisti

Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings. Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares

Ensures availability of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Assists with timely turnover of assigned rooms throughout the day. Sets up rooms for next day's schedule. Sets up case carts. Takes and fills inventory as needed. Functions as a runner interdepartmentally. Answer incoming telephone calls and triage as appropriate. May assist with patient car

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Acts as a resource to employees, which includes training/orienting, providing day to day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues. Assists with human resource responsibilities, which may include interviewing and selection of new employees, sta

Acts as the first point of contact for patients by providing outpatient department and/or clinic reception. Greets and registers the patient, completes all necessary forms, obtains demographic and insurance information, collects co payment, posts payments, and adds or updates basic patient account information. Schedules new and follow up patient appointments. Greets patie

Address 7900 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles IL 60714 Hours Monday through Friday 3 30 7 30pm Major Responsibilities Performance of daily maintenance routines for various rehabilitation departments 5)Disinfects equipment. 6)Loads and unloads dishwasher as applicable. 7)Stores and maintains and refills disinfectant according to hospital specifications. 8)Sets up and cleans up ther