CetnerPoint Surgical - Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant
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Palos Heights, IL, United States
Basic
Posted 21 days ago
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About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
A Certified Medical Assistant acts as a liaison between patients and the medical staff ensuring that patients receive consistent, high-quality care. CMAs provide basic patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and supporting overall patient well-being under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the patient admission process. Collect patient information including family medical histories. Take patients’ vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate. Help patients dress/undress or use the bathroom as needed. Turn or reposition patients who are confined to a bed. Assist patients with food and/or hydration. Clean rooms, make beds and stock supplies. Perform basic medical tasks including wound care and catheter care. Assist with patient transfers and discharges. Monitor patients for signs of illness or infection. Demonstrate a clear understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and/or other Center functions. Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of patient care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care. Follow the Center’s exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (per State requirements) Certification issued by NHA or AAMA BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy) Minimum 3 year CMA experience PREFERRED:
ASC experience
Lincoln Park - Scrub Nurse
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Chicago, IL, United States
Basic
Posted about 2 months ago
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About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of Clinical Leadership the Operating Room (OR) RN has responsibility for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients and staff in the intraoperative areas. Provide appropriate assessment of physical, psychosocial/family, cultural, personal beliefs or restrictions, cognitive abilities, and pain and comfort needs. Monitor patient care to assess the progress of the operating room process. Maintain open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance and quality care.
This is a per diem position; Monday - Friday, NO Calls; NO weekends and holidays off!
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide patients with intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms. Transport patients to and from operating/procedure room. Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table. Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use. Verify name, strength and dosage of medication. Verify patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond. Responsible for “timeout” per site verification policy. Constant observation for any break of sterile technique. Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs. Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients. Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment. Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care including surgical/procedure delays. Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery. Alleviate patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions. Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care. Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor between all cases. Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/ work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of an accredited school of nursing RN license in appropriate State BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy) Minimum of 1 year of Surgical/OR experience required available to scrub as needed PREFERRED:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing ASC experience CNOR certification