CT Technologist-Seattle-Full Time-$6 geo premium included!
Kaiser
**
Washington
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
Provide CT and Diagnostic X-ray imaging services to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Ensure patient safety and provide high quality testing. Prepare rooms and equipment. Perform testing, operating equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and process images. Exercise professional judgment and uphold medical ethics in performance of diagnostic services. Apply knowledge of the principles of growth and development to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific patients including geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and pediatrics. Maintain strict patient and staff confidentiality. Adhere to appropriate sterile techniques. On occasions when the employee is assigned duties that are within their professional scope of practice but outside of the duties outlined in this job description, the duties of the relevant job description will apply for the duration of the assignment. May require heavy lifting.
Essential Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Testing: Performs quality images through protocols and positions to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patients comfort and ability. Demonstrates knowledge to perform cross-section imaging. Produces images in accordance with proper radiographic techniques. Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide services to all age groups served. Provides patient education on procedures according to age-specific needs. Facilitates patients cooperation and alleviates anxiety by addressing concerns. Verifies appropriate procedure to be performed by checking physicians orders and outpatient prescriptions. Contacts physicians with discrepancies. Demonstrates understanding of contrast agents for the proper organ studies and prepares desired contrast media. Ensures appropriate documentation prior to procedure. Assists with procedures as needed.
Customer Service: Provides timely, responsive, expert services to customers in a positive friendly manner, to include patient, physicians, and other fellow employees. Informs consumers and those accompanying them when delays exist and how they are being addressed. Promotes patient focused care throughout daily activities. Provides quality patient care to include preparation, scheduling, description of exam, communication of pain expectation, post procedure expectation and teaching all types of patient procedures as needed. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality. Communicate to the patient when they will be receiving their results.
Demonstrates compliance in IV access and follows departmental IV protocol. Demonstrates educated and rapid response to contrast reactions as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manual.
General Behavior: Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patients condition. Arrives at the start of the assigned shift ready to begin work; take lunch and breaks at appropriate times, and leaves work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintains neat, clean and well stock room. Identifies staff training issues and participates in Policy and procedures development as appropriate. Communicates concerns as appropriate to lead technologists and management. Works as an effective team member with other colleagues to efficiently perform radiological procedures. Rotates shifts and assignments as required. Takes stand-by call as assigned and responds to call back per Call Policy. Regulatory: Adheres to Cooperative-wide Personal Protection Equipment, Universal Precautions, Related Medical Waste (RMW), Infection Control, Safety, and other OSHA Policies and Procedures.
Information System: Ensures patient information is accurately enters into departmental computer system, as required by each site. Arrives, selects current account and completes patients for the appropriate procedure, as directed in Radiology Information System (RIS).
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum one (1) year of direct cross-sectional anatomy experience.
Minimum one (1) year of recent direct experience in diagnostic x-ray procedures.
Education
High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.Graduated from an accredited radiologic technology program.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington)
Basic Life Support required at hire
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography required at hire
Additional Requirements:
Communication, problem-solving, interpersonal and customer service skills.Intermediate computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year experience in a hospital setting.
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J06|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : Central Campus Main - Radiology Float - 1130
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Surgical Technician, KSMC (40 hrs, days)
Kaiser
**
Oregon
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision, and values while supporting the Labor Management Partnership (LMP) principles and practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance with the Labor Management Partnership Vision Reaffirmation and Understandings Booklet. Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. The Surgical Technologist performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures and coordinates other activities with other OR professionals.Essential Responsibilities:
Practice standards of performance: Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage. Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times. Complies with Kaisers Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked. Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information as provided by employer through multiple avenues. Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule. Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs. Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Utilizes professional communication techniques. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational records. (HIPPA Standards). Promotes collaboration and professional interaction with the health care team. Promotes professional conduct, knows and complies with department Standards of Behavior. (group norms) Promotes and utilizes professional communication techniques. Attends inservices related to job description as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness of new concepts and skills. Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings. Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook.
Assessment Standard of Performance: Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained. Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training and experience. Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing and time out. Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period.
Planning Standard of Performance: Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide age appropriate care to patients through education, training and experience.
Implementation Standard of Performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the intra- operative patient. Applies principles of aseptic technique. Evaluates sterile packs and supplies. Provides a well organized sterile area. Is aware of procedures progression and anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times. Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively. Applies and assists with the principles of correct body alignment in positioning and transferring patients. Examines unused equipment and instruments for gross contamination and transports covered used instruments to utility room. Responsible for sterile core activities, able to prioritize duties: Completion of picking case carts, restocking, reordering supplies as needed, assisting with O.R. room needs as necessary. Assists with appropriate measures in emergency situations. Works in conjunction with Circulator in preparation for the next scheduled case. Initiates and facilitates room turnovers: Light housekeeping duties, procurement of equipment, supplies and X-Rays. Restocking of unused supplies and equipment. Participates in the reprocessing process.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.
License, Certification, Registration
Basic Life Support required at hire
Surgical Technologist Certificate required at hire
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of sterile core area.
Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline.
Able to follow instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting.
Ability to rotate through sterile core area.
Clean and reprocess instruments, stock supplies, and pick case carts.
Notes:
Call required
PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 06:45 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:15 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W02|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support,Surgical Technician
Department : Sunnyside Medical Center - Operating Room-1 - 1001
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Dental Hygienist, Rockwood Office (20hrs, Days)
Kaiser
**
Oregon
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist directs oral hygiene care for KPDCP members including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, therapeutic dental treatment and/or restorative services. The RDH educates members of their oral status, motivating them to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.Essential Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.
Data collection and documentation pertaining to patients oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.
Provide oral hygiene instruction and education.
Maintain a work area appropriate to a clinical environment in compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
Support other office functions during down time, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.
Performs other duties as requested.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.
License, Certification, Registration
Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
National Provider Identifier
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Please note: WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
Please note: Local anesthesia endorsement is for Oregon Dental Hygiene license only, this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license
X-ray equipment - Daily.
Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.
Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Nitrous oxide permit
Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
Basic computer skills
Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)
Notes:
2/10; available Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays; Variable Saturdays.
Days/Times vary.
Travel Grand, N Interstate, Glisan, Gresham, Johnson Creek, Clackamas, Eastmoreland, Or City dental.
PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Portland,Rockwood Dental Offices
HoursPerWeek : 20
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W03|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Dental Support
Department : Rockwood Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Dental Hygienist, North Lancaster Office (On-Call, Days)
Kaiser
**
Oregon
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist directs oral hygiene care for KPDCP members including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, therapeutic dental treatment and/or restorative services. The RDH educates members of their oral status, motivating them to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.Essential Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.
Data collection and documentation pertaining to patients oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.
Provide oral hygiene instruction and education.
Maintain a work area appropriate to a clinical environment in compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
Support other office functions during down time, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.
Performs other duties as requested.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.
License, Certification, Registration
Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
National Provider Identifier
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Please note: WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
Please note: Local anesthesia endorsement is for Oregon Dental Hygiene license only, this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license
X-ray equipment - Daily.
Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.
Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Nitrous oxide permit
Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
Basic computer skills
Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)
Notes:
Available Mon-Fri, variable Saturdays
Days & Times vary. Travel Keizer Station, Skyline, Valley River dental.
PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Salem,North Lancaster Dental Offices
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W03|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Dental Support
Department : North Lancaster Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Dental Hygienist, Skyline Office (20hrs, Days)
Kaiser
**
Oregon
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist directs oral hygiene care for KPDCP members including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, therapeutic dental treatment and/or restorative services. The RDH educates members of their oral status, motivating them to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.Essential Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.
Data collection and documentation pertaining to patients oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.
Provide oral hygiene instruction and education.
Maintain a work area appropriate to a clinical environment in compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
Support other office functions during down time, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.
Performs other duties as requested.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.
License, Certification, Registration
Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
National Provider Identifier
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Please note: WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
Please note: Local anesthesia endorsement is for Oregon Dental Hygiene license only, this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license
X-ray equipment - Daily.
Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.
Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Nitrous oxide permit
Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
Basic computer skills
Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)
Notes:
2/10, available Mon, Thu, Fri & variable Sat
Days & Times vary.
Travel North Lancaster, Keizer Station, Valley River dental
PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Salem,Skyline Dental Offices
HoursPerWeek : 20
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W03|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Dental Support
Department : Skyline Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Dental Hygienist, North Lancaster Office (On-Call, Days)
Kaiser
**
Oregon
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist directs oral hygiene care for KPDCP members including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, therapeutic dental treatment and/or restorative services. The RDH educates members of their oral status, motivating them to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.Essential Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.
Data collection and documentation pertaining to patients oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.
Provide oral hygiene instruction and education.
Maintain a work area appropriate to a clinical environment in compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
Support other office functions during down time, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.
Performs other duties as requested.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.
License, Certification, Registration
Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
National Provider Identifier
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Please note: WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
Please note: Local anesthesia endorsement is for Oregon Dental Hygiene license only, this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license
X-ray equipment - Daily.
Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.
Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Nitrous oxide permit
Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
Basic computer skills
Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)
Notes:
Available Mon-Fri, variable Sat.
Days-Times vary. Travel Skyline, Keizer Station, Valley River Dental.
PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Salem,North Lancaster Dental Offices
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W03|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Dental Support
Department : North Lancaster Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
CT Technologist-Seattle-Full Time-$6 geo premium included!
Kaiser
**
Washington
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
Provide CT and Diagnostic X-ray imaging services to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Ensure patient safety and provide high quality testing. Prepare rooms and diagnostic/CT equipment. Perform testing, operating equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and process images. Exercise professional judgment and uphold medical ethics in performance of diagnostic services. Apply knowledge of the principles of growth and development to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific patients including geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and pediatrics. Maintain strict patient and staff confidentiality. Adhere to appropriate sterile techniques. May require heavy lifting.
Essential Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Testing: Performs quality images through protocols and positions to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patients comfort and ability. Demonstrates knowledge to perform cross-section imaging. Produces images in accordance with proper radiographic techniques. Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide services to all age groups served. Provides patient education on procedures according to age-specific needs. Facilitates patients cooperation and alleviates anxiety by addressing concerns. Verifies appropriate procedure to be performed by checking physicians orders and outpatient prescriptions. Contacts physicians with discrepancies. Demonstrates understanding of contrast agents for the proper organ studies and prepares desired contrast media. Ensures appropriate documentation prior to procedure. Assists with procedures as needed.
Customer Service: Provides timely, responsive, expert services to customers in a positive friendly manner, to include patient, physicians, and other fellow employees. Informs consumers and those accompanying them when delays exist and how they are being addressed. Promotes patient focused care throughout daily activities. Provides quality patient care to include preparation, scheduling, description of exam, communication of pain expectation, post procedure expectation and teaching all types of patient procedures as needed. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality. Communicate to the patient when they will be receiving their results.
Patient and Employee Safety: Maintains safe radiation levels at all times to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. No deviation from written procedures on radiation safety rules. Performs all necessary equipment checks prior to use. Ensures patient and regulatory standards are adhered to and suggests ways to improve patient outcomes when indicated. Completes quality assurance, quality control and radiation safety activities as appropriate. Establishes patients identification with patient and by checking patients armband. Ensures no repeat studies due to failure to check armband and/or improperly identified patient. Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patients condition to appropriate personnel. Ascertains allergy status on patients. Demonstrates compliance in IV access and follows departmental IV protocol. Demonstrates educated and rapid response to contrast reactions as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manual.
General Behavior: Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patients condition. Arrives at the start of the assigned shift ready to begin work; take lunch and breaks at appropriate times, and leaves work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintains neat, clean and well stock room. Identifies staff training issues and participates in Policy and procedures development as appropriate. Communicates concerns as appropriate to lead technologists and management. Works as an effective team member with other colleagues to efficiently perform radiological procedures. Rotates shifts and assignments as required. Takes stand-by call as assigned and responds to call back per Call Policy. Regulatory: Adheres to Cooperative-wide Personal Protection Equipment, Universal Precautions, Related Medical Waste (RMW), Infection Control, Safety, and other OSHA Policies and Procedures.
Information System: Ensures patient information is accurately enters into departmental computer system, as required by each site. Arrives, selects current account and completes patients for the appropriate procedure, as directed in Radiology Information System (RIS).
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.Graduated from an accredited radiologic technology program.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Communication, problem-solving, interpersonal and customer service skills.Intermediate computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year experience in a hospital setting.One (1) year of direct cross-sectional anatomy experience.One (1) year of recent direct experience in diagnostic x-ray procedures.
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
WorkingHoursStart : 10:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 08:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J06|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : Central Campus Main - Cat Scan - 1130
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Mammography Technologist I - Seattle - Part Time-$6 geo premium included!
Kaiser
**
Washington
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
Provide mammography services to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Prepare mammography rooms and diagnostic equipment. Perform high quality testing, operating equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and develop films. Exercise professional judgment and uphold medical ethics in performance of diagnostic services. Apply knowledge of the principles of growth and development to identify requirements relative to age specific patients. Maintain strict patient and staff confidentiality. Comply with all regulations pertaining to mammography (MQSA/ACR).
Essential Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Testing: Performs mammography images through clinical protocols and positions patient to best demonstrates anatomic area of interest, respecting comfort and ability. Demonstrates knowledge to perform mammography through the use of radiological equipment. Develops films in accordance with proper techniques. Evaluates mammography images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide radiology services to all age groups served. Provides patient education on procedures according to age-specific needs. Facilitates patients cooperation and alleviates anxiety by addressing concerns. Verifies appropriate procedure to be performed by checking physicians orders, outpatient prescriptions, and prior reports. Contacts physicians with discrepancies. Demonstrates complete understanding of the contrast agents for the certain studies and prepares desired contrast media.
Computer System: Ensures patient information is accurately inputted into departmental computer system. Arrives, selects current account and completes patients for the appropriate procedure, as directed in IDX-Rad and IDX-Mam.
Customer Service: Provides timely, responsive, expert services to customers in a positive friendly manner, to include patient, physicians, and other fellow employees. Informs consumers and those accompanying them when delays exist and how they are being addressed. Promotes patient focused care throughout daily activities. Provides quality patient care to include preparation, description of exam, communication of pain expectation, scheduling, and teaching all types of patient procedures as needed. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality, as appropriate. Explains how patient should expect to receive exam result.
Patient and Employee Safety: Maintains safe radiation levels at all times to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. No deviation from written procedures on radiation safety rules. Performs all necessary equipment checks prior to use. Ensures patient and regulatory standards are adhered to and suggests ways to improve patient outcomes when indicated. Completes quality assurance, quality control and radiation safety activities as appropriate. Establishes patients identification. Ensures no repeat studies due to failure to check armband and/or properly identified patient. Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patients condition to appropriate personnel. Ascertains allergy status on patients. Demonstrates educated and rapid response to contrast reactions as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manual. Assists in performing first aid as necessary, including Code 199 procedures and locating equipment on crash carts.
General Behavior: Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in condition. Arrives at the start of the assigned shift ready to begin work; takes lunch and break at appropriate times, and leaves work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintains neat, clean and well stock radiology room. Identifies staff training issues and participates in Policy and Procedures development as appropriate. Communicates concerns as appropriate to lead technologists and management. Works as an effective team member to efficiently perform radiological procedures. Rotates shifts and assignments as required including surgery and portables for Specialty and Hospital staff. Takes stand-by call as assigned. Regulatory: Adheres to MQSA and other regulation related to mammography. Adheres to Cooperative-wide Personal Protection Equipment, Universal Precautions, Related Medical Waste (RMW), Infection Control, Safety, and other OSHA Policies and Procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
Communication, problem solving-skills, and consistent excellent customer service.State of Washington certification as Mammography Technologist and American Registry of Mammography Technologists (AART-M) registration by date of hire or will train radiology technician with two (2) years experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year of mammography experience.
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
HoursPerWeek : 32
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J06|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Imaging & Radiology
Department : Central Campus Main - Mammography - 1130
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Mammography Technologist I-Seattle-Per Diem
Kaiser
**
Washington
Posted 6 months ago
VARIED DAYS VARIED HOURS
Job Summary:
Provide mammography services to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Prepare mammography rooms and diagnostic equipment. Perform high quality testing, operating equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and develop films. Exercise professional judgment and uphold medical ethics in performance of diagnostic services. Apply knowledge of the principles of growth and development to identify requirements relative to age specific patients. Maintain strict patient and staff confidentiality. Comply with all regulations pertaining to mammography (MQSA/ACR).
Essential Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Testing: Performs mammography images through clinical protocols and positions patient to best demonstrates anatomic area of interest, respecting comfort and ability. Demonstrates knowledge to perform mammography through the use of radiological equipment. Develops films in accordance with proper techniques. Evaluates mammography images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide radiology services to all age groups served. Provides patient education on procedures according to age-specific needs. Facilitates patients cooperation and alleviates anxiety by addressing concerns. Verifies appropriate procedure to be performed by checking physicians orders, outpatient prescriptions, and prior reports. Contacts physicians with discrepancies. Demonstrates complete understanding of the contrast agents for the certain studies and prepares desired contrast media.
Customer Service: Provides timely, responsive, expert services to customers in a positive friendly manner, to include patient, physicians, and other fellow employees. Informs consumers and those accompanying them when delays exist and how they are being addressed. Promotes patient focused care throughout daily activities. Provides quality patient care to include preparation, description of exam, communication of pain expectation, scheduling, and teaching all types of patient procedures as needed. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality, as appropriate. Explains how patient should expect to receive exam result.
Patient and Employee Safety: Maintains safe radiation levels at all times to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. No deviation from written procedures on radiation safety rules. Performs all necessary equipment checks prior to use. Ensures patient and regulatory standards are adhered to and suggests ways to improve patient outcomes when indicated. Completes quality assurance, quality control and radiation safety activities as appropriate. Establishes patients identification. Ensures no repeat studies due to failure to check armband and/or properly identified patient. Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patients condition to appropriate personnel. Ascertains allergy status on patients. Demonstrates educated and rapid response to contrast reactions as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manual. Assists in performing first aid as necessary, including Code 199 procedures and locating equipment on crash carts.
Computer System: Ensures patient information is accurately inputted into departmental computer system. Arrives, selects current account and completes patients for the appropriate procedure, as directed in IDX-Rad and IDX-Mam.
General Behavior: Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in condition. Arrives at the start of the assigned shift ready to begin work; takes lunch and break at appropriate times, and leaves work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintains neat, clean and well stock radiology room. Identifies staff training issues and participates in Policy and Procedures development as appropriate. Communicates concerns as appropriate to lead technologists and management. Works as an effective team member to efficiently perform radiological procedures. Rotates shifts and assignments as required including surgery and portables for Specialty and Hospital staff. Takes stand-by call as assigned. Regulatory: Adheres to MQSA and other regulation related to mammography. Adheres to Cooperative-wide Personal Protection Equipment, Universal Precautions, Related Medical Waste (RMW), Infection Control, Safety, and other OSHA Policies and Procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
Communication skills, problem solving-skills, consistent and excellent customer service.
State of Washington certification as Mammography Technologist and American Registry of Mammography Technologists (AART-M) registration by date of hire or will train radiology technician with two (2) years experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year of mammography experience.
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:30 PM
Job Schedule : Per Diem
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J06|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Imaging & Radiology
Department : Central Campus Main - Mammography - 1130
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Surgical Technologist
Kaiser
**
Washington
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
Scrub in for designated surgeries and carry out general O.R. duties, adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington preoperative nursing care standards, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies and contract agreements. Collect data and prepare for surgery in accordance with surgeons direction or preference. Select and prepare supplies and equipment. Establish and maintain a sterile field.
Essential Responsibilities:
Perioperative planning and preparation: Data collection is accomplished through diversified means such as interview, review of records or consultation with other members of the health care team. Current health status deviations and/or problems are identified. Preoperative diagnosis, common complications, and the operative pathology relating to specific surgical procedures are understood through fundamental knowledge of basic sciences and procedures applicable to the surgeons plan for surgical intervention. Surgical procedure manuals and/or cards that enumerate the surgeons preferences are current.
Environmental safety and infection control: Wears required attire correctly. Selects and prepares necessary supplies and equipment. Checks all equipment for working order and reports or corrects unsafe conditions. Assures physical preparation fo clinical area i.e., damp dust and place furniture. Verifies integrity and sterility of sterile packages, opens supplies aseptically. Establishes and maintains a sterile field. Demonstrates correct body mechanics. Complies with policies, procedures and recommended practices pertaining to the use, care, and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Communication, coordination of Care & Orientation: Demonstrates skills in communicating with the patient and/or family/significant other. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other health care team members in order to accomplish unit workload. Establishes and maintains effective communication with supervisor.
Proficient performance of assigned functions: Identifies break in sterile technique and corrects and/or reports same to proper health care team members. Display dexterity in the use of surgical instruments throughout the procedure. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all needed equipment and supplies. Continually maintains a neat and orderly sterile filed as dictated by the sequence of the procedure. Participates in counting procedures per established policy at the appropriate times during the surgical procedure.
Teamwork: Interpersonal skills are measured by observation of behavior. Effectiveness of communication. Acceptance of criticism. Willingness to help others. Interpersonal relationships are characterized by trust, honesty, confidence, and respect. Meets expectations and job functions using effective communication with other health care team members. Shares pertinent patient data. Shares need for instrumentation etc. Seeks pertinent information in order to maintain high degree of efficiency. The Surgical Technologist recognizes limits of individual responsibility within the framework of their job description, while working toward mutual goals of the organization. The Surgical Technologist practitioner adheres to the AST Code of Ethics at all times in relationship to all members of the health care team. The Surgical Technologist possess a professional attitude that will promote responsibility as an individual an as a member of the health care team.
Professional Development: Takes responsibility for his/her ongoing education and professional development. Identifies formal/informal opportunities and initiates activities to achieve said goals. Collaborates with unit manager or designee in completing self and colleague/team performance reviews. Adheres to KFHPW policies on attendance and punctuality. Participates in staff orientation and student activities. Applies the QA/I process to care delivery. Promotes and participates in professional meetings, conferences and groups in and outside of KFHPW in order to keep current in Surgical Technology. Passes both Competency requirements for clinical staff and unit specific competencies annually.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Graduate of approved school of Surgical Technology or equivalent Hospital or Armed Forces training.
License, Certification, Registration
Surgical Technologist Registration (Washington)
Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
Communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional affiliation and certification is preferred by date of hire/transfer.Minimum two (2) years of current continuous O.R. experience in surgical specialty.
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 06:45 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:15 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J02|SEIU|SEIU Local 1199 Service Unit
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : Central Campus Main - Day Surgery - 1130
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Surgical Technician, KWMC (40 hrs, day)
Kaiser
**
Oregon
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary:
Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision, and values while supporting the Labor Management Partnership (LMP) principles and practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance with the Labor Management Partnership Vision Reaffirmation and Understandings Booklet. Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. The Surgical Technologist performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures and coordinates other activities with other OR professionals.
Essential Responsibilities:
Practice standards of performance: Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage. Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times. Complies with Kaisers Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked. Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information as provided by employer through multiple avenues. Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule. Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs. Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Utilizes professional communication techniques. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational records. (HIPPA Standards). Promotes collaboration and professional interaction with the health care team. Promotes professional conduct, knows and complies with department Standards of Behavior. (group norms) Promotes and utilizes professional communication techniques. Attends inservices related to job description as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness of new concepts and skills. Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings. Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook.
Assessment Standard of Performance: Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained. Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training and experience. Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing and time out. Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period.
Planning Standard of Performance: Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide age appropriate care to patients through education, training and experience.
Implementation Standard of Performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the intra- operative patient. Applies principles of aseptic technique. Evaluates sterile packs and supplies. Provides a well organized sterile area. Is aware of procedures progression and anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times. Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively. Applies and assists with the principles of correct body alignment in positioning and transferring patients. Examines unused equipment and instruments for gross contamination and transports covered used instruments to utility room. Responsible for sterile core activities, able to prioritize duties: Completion of picking case carts, restocking, reordering supplies as needed, assisting with O.R. room needs as necessary. Assists with appropriate measures in emergency situations. Works in conjunction with Circulator in preparation for the next scheduled case. Initiates and facilitates room turnovers: Light housekeeping duties, procurement of equipment, supplies and X-Rays. Restocking of unused supplies and equipment. Participates in the reprocessing process.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.
License, Certification, Registration
Basic Life Support required at hire
Surgical Technologist Certificate required at hire
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of sterile core area.Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline.Able to follow instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting.Ability to rotate through sterile core area.Clean and reprocess instruments, stock supplies, and pick case carts.
PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Hillsboro,Westside Hospital
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 06:45 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:15 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W02|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support,Surgical Technician
Department : Westside Medical Cntr - Operating Room-1 - 1001
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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