Nurses will be cross trained to work other areas in the facility utilizing those nursing skills and techniques necessary to meet the patients' needs and provide quality care. Annual competencies for specific working area must be completed within designated month. ADMISSION Greet patient and instruct in changing into appropriate attire. Complete pre operative assessment, d

Obtain a complete history on patients including obtaining previous related exams that will help evaluate the current exam. Produce quality radiographs. Select proper technical factors for each individual patient, according to established protocols. Provide proper shielding in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards. Operate equipment as directed. Be knowledg

Interview for a nursing history, assessment of health knowledge and maintenance, and documents findings in the medical record. Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and diagnostic test results in preparation for physician examination and documents in the medical record. Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and give attention to comp

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, providing basic direct patient care and performing pre testing of patients. Job Relationships Reports directly to the Operations Manager. Principal Responsibilities Perform a variety of visual acuity testing, pupillary evaluation and diagnostic tests. Administer e

The Certified Medical Assistant Float Pool is responsible for functioning as an assistant to the physician, optometrist, NP/PA, RN's, and LPN's in the area of direct and indirect patient care, laboratory procedures, charging and medical records. Displaying agility and versatility, the Certified Medical Assistant Float Pool assists a variety of providers in the treatment a

The Certified Medical Assistant Float Pool is responsible for functioning as an assistant to the physician, optometrist, NP/PA, RN's, and LPN's in the area of direct and indirect patient care, laboratory procedures, charging and medical records. Displaying agility and versatility, the Certified Medical Assistant Float Pool assists a variety of providers in the treatment a

Clinical Knowledge Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results. Ut

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for nursing care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and regulations of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, and managing the operations of the office on a daily basis. Job Relationships Reports to the Operations Manager Principal Responsibilities Interview for nursing history, assessment o

The Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and Regulations of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, managing the operation of the office on a daily basis, and functioning as an integral part of the patient care team to coordinate patient care by interacting with care team members, a

The Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and Regulations of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, managing the operation of the office on a daily basis, and functioning as an integral part of the patient care team to coordinate patient care by interacting with care team members, a

Clinical Knowledge Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results. Ut

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for nursing care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and regulations of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, and managing the operations of the office on a daily basis. Job Relationships Reports to the Operations Manager Principal Responsibilities Interview for nursing history, assessment o

Collects blood specimens using age appropriate skills. Identifies the patient, selects venipuncture equipment based on patient age, and labels specimens according to policy. Communicates with the patient and family as appropriate for age and maintains patient safety. Performs proper collection of specimens including patient preparation, technique, specimen requirements an

Collects blood specimens using age appropriate skills. Identifies the patient, selects venipuncture equipment based on patient age, and labels specimens according to policy. Communicates with the patient and family as appropriate for age and maintains patient safety. Performs proper collection of specimens including patient preparation, technique, specimen requirements an

The Histology Assistant is responsible for accessioning tissue specimens, assisting with the slide and block filing systems, preparing/mailing cases for external consultation, and assisting the Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists in their daily tasks. Job Relationships Reports to the Histology Manager Principal Responsibilities Accession specimens into the laboratory