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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

UofL Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

Days 7A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

We are Hiring RNsat University Hospital- Adult Inpatient Psych, 3 North

Location: University Hospital, 530 S. Jackson St

Shift: 7a-7p, Fulltime

About Us

Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, age 55 and older. Our Kosair for Kids Children’s Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country treating children and adolescents with behavioral health and co-occurring disorders. We have a partial hospitalization program for school-aged children and an inpatient specialty program for children and adolescents who have complex treatment needs, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities accompanied by acute behavioral and psychiatric symptoms. UofL Health is home to over 14,000 team members, 1000+ providers, 200+ practice locations, 9 hospitals, and 4 medical centers.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses:

• Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes;
• Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team;
• Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner, and
• Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, this position will provide nursing care to patients, and:

• Conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge across the care continuum to ensure patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family; care addresses all aspects of the individual and family, including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes
• Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses the effects of these medications, and documents administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; consistently adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding all aspects of medication administration
• In collaboration with patient and family, plans care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework and national patient safety goals; constructs individualized, age-specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team into the plan of care to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching
• In collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on subjective and objective assessment data, patient safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, and nursing interventions and the medical plan of care
• Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs. Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes
• Competently and consistently assesses, conducts and evaluates the outcomes of patient and family teaching, from admission, or episode of care, to discharge, teaching reflects sensitivity to age, learning needs and cultural background
• Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient /family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care Team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes
• Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery

Shift Requirements:

Shift Length (in hours):

12 hours

# Shifts/Week:

3 shifts per week

Overtime Required:

☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often

Other Functions:

• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes
• Orients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned duties
• May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning
• Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice
• Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (required)All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)

Experience:

• All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
• Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)

Licensure:

• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)

Certification:

• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)

Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit

Primary Location:

Peace - Louisville

Address:

2020 Newburg Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205


Shift:

Days 7A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses:

• Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes;
• Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team;
• Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner, and
• Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, this position will provide nursing care to patients, and:

• Conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge across the care continuum to ensure patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family; care addresses all aspects of the individual and family, including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes
• Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses the effects of these medications, and documents administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; consistently adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding all aspects of medication administration
• In collaboration with patient and family, plans care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework and national patient safety goals; constructs individualized, age-specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team into the plan of care to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching
• In collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on subjective and objective assessment data, patient safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, and nursing interventions and the medical plan of care
• Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs. Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes
• Competently and consistently assesses, conducts and evaluates the outcomes of patient and family teaching, from admission, or episode of care, to discharge, teaching reflects sensitivity to age, learning needs and cultural background
• Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient /family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care Team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes
• Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery

Other Functions:

• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes
• Orients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned duties
• May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning
• Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice
• Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (required)All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)

Experience:

• All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
• Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)

Licensure:

• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)

Certification:

• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)

Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit

Primary Location:

UofL Hospital

Address:

530 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose

Performs clerical duties on the unit under the direction of the Licensed Nursing Personnel. Applies proper and professional communication skills between personnel within the department and to other departments in relationship to patient care. Presents a personable and professional attitude to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and co-workers. Provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, efficient manner, under the direction of an RN. Performs other functions including phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, and respiratory functions. This employee adheres to the values of patient and family centered care.

Essential Functions:

• Transcribes and computes physician orders, department orders and messages accurately. Writes legibly and transcribes orders accurately

• Assembles patient medical records and maintains proper order of records within the chart

• Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharged and transferred charts, checking for completeness

• Handles desk communications properly and promptly, including responding immediately to intercom, pages and routing of messages to appropriate person

• Replaces forms as necessary in patient medical records

• Routes requests for patient information to nurse promptly and accurately

• Communicates physician orders to responsible nurse.

• Collects required unit data

• Measures and documents intake and output, heights and weights, and vital signs

• Applies, monitors, and documents restraint usage

• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens

• Performs and documents point-of-care testing

• Performs and documents patient mobility and exercise, and comfort, rest, and sleep care needs

• Performs and documents patient hygiene, grooming, and dressing, skin and nail care, dietary, and toileting and elimination needs

Other Functions:

• Organizes equipment and supplies

• Completes bedmaking and cleaning assignments on the unit

• Performs and documents perineal care, and applies unsterile hot/cold packs/compresses, bandages, and elastic stockings

• Safely and correctly operates equipment (i.e. beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, hypo/hyperthermia unit, mechanical lifts, bed scales)

• Presents a pleasant, courteous, effective manner with telephone conversations and interactions with others

• Orders stock; maintains and enters charged items at the end of the shift according to procedure

• Orients new personnel in desk orientation

• Assists with admitting, physical examination, transferring, and discharging patients

• Transports patients, lab work, specimens, and blood

• Adheres to Universal precaution, infection control, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures. Maintains safe work practices and follows facility safety procedures

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant. Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program or Nursing Students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Course from an accredited school of nursing (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (through AHA) (required)

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). (preferred)

• Current and in good standing with state licensing board or be enrolled in an accredited school of nursing with completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Course. (LPN’s may apply.) (preferred)

Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Initiative, communicator, problem solver

• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise

• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information

• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized

• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization

• Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options

• Work Ethics – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency

• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility

• Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats

Reasoning Ability:

• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice

• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills

Computer Skills:

• Must have the ability to learn and use the electronic documentation system appropriately

• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

• Working together as a team to achieve our goals

• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback

• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

• Using our resources wisely

• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose

The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct patient care by ensuring the OR staff has correct, fully functional, sterile instrumentation delivered in a timely manner consistent with the highest standards of customer service. Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch) with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy. The SPD Tech will display resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism while adhering to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation per Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Associates of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), and CDC guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Answers telephone promptly and assist caller with obtaining items needed

• Assembles supplies and places into case carts for scheduled and non-scheduled procedures

• Makes rounds throughout the hospital to deliver sterile and non-sterile instrumentation, supplies and equipment, and to pick-up contaminated or credit instrumentation, supplies and equipment

• Delivers scheduled case carts to the Surgery Department

• Inventories and delivers back-up case carts to the Surgery Department and required areas

• Maintains responsibility for returned instrumentation and supplies (if applicable) that is unused, and the integrity of packaging has not been compromised

• Performs cleaning and decontamination duties, working quickly and safely and thoroughly addresses all instrumentation taking into account any unique cleaning demands

• Inspects, assembles, and packages all decontaminated reusable instruments and sets ensuring for cleanliness and functionality of all instrumentation

• Operates all processing equipment used within the department

• Performs sterilization and all associated monitoring activities

• Observes all safety and security procedures; Reports potential unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

• Assists in keeping the department organized, neat, clean, and fully stocked while providing quality customer service to all customers, including co-workers

Other Functions:

• Performs duties in a safe manner, to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors or other hospital personnel

• Contributes to maintaining supplies and sterile items for use throughout the hospital; keeps department clean, neat, and well organized

• Prioritizes work and focuses on consistent throughput

• Performs dispatch duties

• Contributes to all official departmental business in a professional manner

• Displays behavior that is consistent with a thorough understanding of the SPD Mission, Vision, and Values

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required)

Experience:

• One (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting in a clinical capacity (preferred)

• Previous experience in sterile processing (strongly preferred)

Certification:

• Nationally recognized certification for Sterile Processing required within 12 months of hire date (required)

Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Effectively communicates with co-workers and all other hospital personnel

• Able to decontaminate all reusable instruments, sets, and utensils according to acceptable sterile processing standards

• Knowledgeable regarding biological monitoring

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect regardless of their status or position

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality.

• Must be able to problem-solve

• Must have strong relationship building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments

• Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully and be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions

• Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources

• Must have great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes

• Ability to use instrument washer/decontaminator; Sonic washer; Cart washer; Steam sterilizer, Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizer

Language Ability:

• Adequate conversational English is required to ensure the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies

• Able to write routine reports and correspondence; able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Reasoning Ability:

• Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results

• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determines course of action; develops appropriate solutions

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office programs

• Able to use instrument management system and One Source

• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

• Working together as a team to achieve our goals

• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback

• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

• Using our resources wisely

• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

• Restocks supplies daily and rotates inventory supporting accurate inventory levels, generating orders/requisitions as needed to maintain appropriate inventory levels.  
•  Distributes medical supplies and equipment to areas throughout the hospital to support quality patient care. 
•  Monitors par levels for specific products to assure that appropriate levels are established in order not to affect patient care.
• Identifies excess inventory, returning stock and processing credits.
•  Removes outdated supplies and notifies supervisor of slow-moving inventory.
• Issues and credits materials from the inventory management system.
•  Responsible for labeling bins and handling requests to change pars.
•  Maintains clean and orderly stock locations.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff and supply chain management as needed.
•  Helps in the recall process to pull relevant products as directed my supervisor. 
•  Assists in other duties as assigned. 
•  Maintains various carts used for patient care. 
•  Basic Premier functions.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. 
• Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Weekend/Holiday work required.

Primary Location:

Mary and Elizabeth - UMC

Address:

1850 Bluegrass Ave
Louisville, KY 40215


Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The hours for this role will have Varied Shifts, 3p-1130p & 6p-230a with every other weekend rotations

The Patient Access Registrar presents a pleasing, helpful, and courteous manner to patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and all other internal and external customers of the hospital. The registrar interviews patients in a professional manner and obtains all personal, medical, and financial information necessary for admissions and billing properly for services rendered. Obtains accurate insurance information and signatures when applicable and explains payment options available and refer to Patient Financial Counselor if necessary. The registrar adheres to established policies and procedures for the department and the hospital when providing service to adults (ages 18-65), geriatric patients (age over 65), adolescents (ages 12-17) and pediatric/neonate patients (age under 12).

Essential Functions:

• Receives and interviews patients in a courteous, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Obtains and enters complete and accurate patient demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Assures completion of forms for signatures, authorization and consents.
• Reviews patient insurance information and assigns appropriate insurance payor plan codes including policy, group and authorization numbers to ensure proper billing.
• Assigns appropriate patient types and beds according to the type of registration (ER, Inpatient Admits, Observations, Outpatient Surgery (ODSU), Lab, Radiology, T-accounts, etc.). Works with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate patient placement. Corrects all changes to accounts prior to billing (inpatient to observation, observation to inpatient, inpatient to ODSU, etc.).
• Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly when registering patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and maintains awareness of individual patient needs and wait times for registration. Monitors waiting and treatment areas for patients that have not been registered.
• Maintains an efficient and effective patient flow.
• Complies with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Complies with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and the requirements of accrediting bodies.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as representing the group to management internally & externally as needed; responding to management inquiries and requests, etc.
• Attends and participates in department and hospital meetings, in-services, and quality improvement teams.
• Participates in the on-call weekend coverage rotation.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of department and hospital objectives.
• Projects a positive personal and professional image of the Patient Access Representative, department, and hospital at all times, under all circumstances.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Shift Requirements:

Overtime Required:

☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• At least one year of registration experience (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Must be dependable, professional and a team player
• Critical thinking skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with job demands
• Energetic, motivated individual that connects well with people

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Primary Location:

JHHS - Med Center East - UMC

Address:

3920 Dutchman Lane
Louisville, KY 40207


Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Patient Access Registrar presents a pleasing, helpful, and courteous manner to patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and all other internal and external customers of the hospital. The registrar interviews patients in a professional manner and obtains all personal, medical, and financial information necessary for admissions and billing properly for services rendered. Obtains accurate insurance information and signatures when applicable and explains payment options available and refer to Patient Financial Counselor if necessary. The registrar adheres to established policies and procedures for the department and the hospital when providing service to adults (ages 18-65), geriatric patients (age over 65), adolescents (ages 12-17) and pediatric/neonate patients (age under 12).

Essential Functions:

• Receives and interviews patients in a courteous, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Obtains and enters complete and accurate patient demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Assures completion of forms for signatures, authorization and consents.
• Reviews patient insurance information and assigns appropriate insurance payor plan codes including policy, group and authorization numbers to ensure proper billing.
• Assigns appropriate patient types and beds according to the type of registration (ER, Inpatient Admits, Observations, Outpatient Surgery (ODSU), Lab, Radiology, T-accounts, etc.). Works with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate patient placement. Corrects all changes to accounts prior to billing (inpatient to observation, observation to inpatient, inpatient to ODSU, etc.).
• Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly when registering patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and maintains awareness of individual patient needs and wait times for registration. Monitors waiting and treatment areas for patients that have not been registered.
• Maintains an efficient and effective patient flow.
• Complies with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Complies with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and the requirements of accrediting bodies.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as representing the group to management internally & externally as needed; responding to management inquiries and requests, etc.
• Attends and participates in department and hospital meetings, in-services, and quality improvement teams.
• Participates in the on-call weekend coverage rotation.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of department and hospital objectives.
• Projects a positive personal and professional image of the Patient Access Representative, department, and hospital at all times, under all circumstances.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Shift Requirements:

Overtime Required:

☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• At least one year of registration experience (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Must be dependable, professional and a team player
• Critical thinking skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with job demands
• Energetic, motivated individual that connects well with people

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Patient Access Registrar presents a pleasing, helpful, and courteous manner to patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and all other internal and external customers of the hospital. The registrar interviews patients in a professional manner and obtains all personal, medical, and financial information necessary for admissions and billing properly for services rendered. Obtains accurate insurance information and signatures when applicable and explains payment options available and refer to Patient Financial Counselor if necessary. The registrar adheres to established policies and procedures for the department and the hospital when providing service to adults (ages 18-65), geriatric patients (age over 65), adolescents (ages 12-17) and pediatric/neonate patients (age under 12).

Essential Functions:

• Receives and interviews patients in a courteous, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Obtains and enters complete and accurate patient demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Assures completion of forms for signatures, authorization and consents.
• Reviews patient insurance information and assigns appropriate insurance payor plan codes including policy, group and authorization numbers to ensure proper billing.
• Assigns appropriate patient types and beds according to the type of registration (ER, Inpatient Admits, Observations, Outpatient Surgery (ODSU), Lab, Radiology, T-accounts, etc.). Works with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate patient placement. Corrects all changes to accounts prior to billing (inpatient to observation, observation to inpatient, inpatient to ODSU, etc.).
• Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly when registering patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and maintains awareness of individual patient needs and wait times for registration. Monitors waiting and treatment areas for patients that have not been registered.
• Maintains an efficient and effective patient flow.
• Complies with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Complies with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and the requirements of accrediting bodies.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as representing the group to management internally & externally as needed; responding to management inquiries and requests, etc.
• Attends and participates in department and hospital meetings, in-services, and quality improvement teams.
• Participates in the on-call weekend coverage rotation.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of department and hospital objectives.
• Projects a positive personal and professional image of the Patient Access Representative, department, and hospital at all times, under all circumstances.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Shift Requirements:

Overtime Required:

☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• At least one year of registration experience (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Must be dependable, professional and a team player
• Critical thinking skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with job demands
• Energetic, motivated individual that connects well with people

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Patient Access Coordinator is responsible for oversight of revenue cycle activities related to patient registration, referrals, precertification/pre-authorization, insurance verification, co-pay collections, customer service functions and training pertaining to front end operations to ensure financial goals are met. Completes and evaluates Patient Access functions and creates the first impression of UMC’s services to patients and families and other external customers. Articulates information in a manner that patients, guarantors and family members understand so they know what to expect and understand their financial responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and oversee planning and coordination of all patient registration functions to ensure effective cash flow through patient registrations, insurance verifications, pre-authorizations, collections and referrals to eligibility and outreach enrollment specialists. 
• Develops, establishes, implements, and evaluates systems to monitor accuracy and timeliness of registrations. 
• Develops, monitors and trends Key Performance Indicators for Patient Access and reports findings to the senior management.
• Facilitate communication between departments and PA management regarding issues of front end operations.
• Monitors service volume, referral activities and timeliness and plans staff accordingly.
• Assist in develop and implementation of goals and objectives for front end operations that support the mission of University Medical Center and communicate goals to staff.
• Develop resource materials and guides to be used by staff. 
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures of University Medical Center, the employees, regulatory agencies and third-party payers. 
• Leads and directs the work of others. Trains, motivates and coaches staff.
• Monitor QA results and identifies training opportunities or other solutions to address needs. 
• Establishes a positive impression and maintains good customer service with patient, families, medical staff, physicians and other employees of the organization. 
• Fill in for other Patient Access team members during lunch or absences as needed.
• Participates in the on-call weekend coverage rotation.
• Assist with projects as directed by Senior Management.
• Attend Department and Team meetings as required. 
• Monitors staff to ensure they are portraying excellent customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of department and hospital objectives.
• Projects a positive personal and professional image of the Patient Access Representative, department, and hospital at all times, under all circumstances.

Shift Requirements:

Overtime Required:

☐ Infrequently     ☒ Sometimes    ☐ Often     ☐ n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Two years of relevant patient access experience (required)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Must be dependable, professional and a team player
• Critical thinking skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with job demands
• Energetic, motivated individual that connects well with people
• Ability to work in a high pressure or changing environment, and exercise good judgment to resolve problems in the absence of formalized procedures and guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Primary Location:

UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMG

Address:

401 E. Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The employee is there to assist the medical team in providing quality care to all patients. Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals
• Reconciles medication list in EHR
• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks
• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
• Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR
• Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures)
• Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions
• Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals
• Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families
• Maintains physician’s surgery schedules
• Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations
• Schedules new and established patient appointments; register patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments

Other Functions:

• Maintains clean exam rooms
• Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications
• Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms
• Checks patients out and schedule any necessary follow up appointments
• Orders of office supplies, maintain waiting area, and make new patient packets
• General office maintenance and housekeeping
• Complete reporting and tracking as requested
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
• Medical Assisting Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• One year of medical assisting experience working in a medical facility and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office (preferred)

Certifications:

• Medical Assisting certification from a nationally recognized organization. (Such as: CMA, CCMA, or RMA) (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The employee is there to assist the medical team in providing quality care to all patients. Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals
• Reconciles medication list in EHR
• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks
• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
• Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR
• Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures)
• Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions
• Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals
• Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families
• Maintains physician’s surgery schedules
• Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations
• Schedules new and established patient appointments; register patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments

Other Functions:

• Maintains clean exam rooms
• Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications
• Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms
• Checks patients out and schedule any necessary follow up appointments
• Orders of office supplies, maintain waiting area, and make new patient packets
• General office maintenance and housekeeping
• Complete reporting and tracking as requested
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
• Medical Assisting Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• One year of medical assisting experience working in a medical facility and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office (preferred)

Certifications:

• Medical Assisting certification from a nationally recognized organization. (Such as: CMA, CCMA, or RMA) (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Primary Location:

UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMG

Address:

401 E. Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule follow up/return visits to our office for patients.
• Obtain appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed.
• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients. (i.e. - interventional invasive cardiology procedures, electrophysiology, etc.)
• Discuss patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected.
• Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions.
• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, online paging systems. Retrieve information from other hospital systems.
• Holds in confidence all matters concerning patients according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Two (2) years of scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting warmly and answering or referring inquiries

• Utilizes Centricity Business Practice Management System, registers patients according to standard procedures

• Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records

• Schedules appointments for patients

• Scans and files administrative and medical information in patient’s medical record

• Makes appointment reminder calls to patients with upcoming appointments

• Maintains forms and office supplies required for call center activities

• Participates in staff and educational meetings

• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes

• Contributes to team effort to assure excellent patient care and service

Other Functions:

• Responds to customer’s needs in a way that demonstrates the care, courtesy and respect they deserve. Provides our customers with prompt service

• Listens attentively to customers in order to fully understand their needs

• The messages to customers and team members should be delivered with courtesy, clarity and care. We communicate pertinent clinical/work status information to employer and other team members as assigned 

• Interacts effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds

• Respects and maintains privacy and dignity of patients; assures patient confidentiality at all times

• Provides efficient and professional telephone services

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule follow up/return visits to our office for patients.

• Obtain appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed.

• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients. (i.e. - interventional invasive cardiology procedures, electrophysiology, etc.) 

• Discuss patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected.

• Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions.

• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, online paging systems. Retrieve information from other hospital systems.

• Holds in confidence all matters concerning patients according to HIPAA guidelines.

• Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Two (2) years of scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule follow up/return visits to our office for patients.

• Obtain appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed.

• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients. (i.e. - interventional invasive cardiology procedures, electrophysiology, etc.) 

• Discuss patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected.

• Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions.

• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, online paging systems. Retrieve information from other hospital systems.

• Holds in confidence all matters concerning patients according to HIPAA guidelines.

• Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Two (2) years of scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Medical Scheduler is an individual who assists the staff and physician by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up appointments and necessary tests and procedures. The Scheduler functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities that commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient interaction is provided to patients of all ages.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule follow up/return visits to our office for patients.

• Obtain appropriate pre-certification and pre-authorizations, as needed.

• Schedule medical tests and procedures for patients. (i.e. - interventional invasive cardiology procedures, electrophysiology, etc.) 

• Discuss patient instructions for procedures with patient so patient has clear understanding of what is expected.

• Calls patients to schedule procedures and give instructions over phone with follow-up letter with instructions.

• Use Allscripts, Centricity Business, online paging systems. Retrieve information from other hospital systems.

• Holds in confidence all matters concerning patients according to HIPAA guidelines.

• Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Two (2) years of scheduling in a multi-specialty clinic (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The employee is there to assist the medical team in providing quality care to all patients. Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals
• Reconciles medication list in EHR
• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks
• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
• Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR
• Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures)
• Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions
• Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals
• Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families
• Maintains physician’s surgery schedules
• Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations
• Schedules new and established patient appointments; register patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments

Other Functions:

• Maintains clean exam rooms
• Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications
• Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms
• Checks patients out and schedule any necessary follow up appointments
• Orders of office supplies, maintain waiting area, and make new patient packets
• General office maintenance and housekeeping
• Complete reporting and tracking as requested
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
• Medical Assisting Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• One year of medical assisting experience working in a medical facility and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office (preferred)

Certifications:

• Medical Assisting certification from a nationally recognized organization. (Such as: CMA, CCMA, or RMA) (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Primary Location:

South Hospital - UMC

Address:

1903 W. Hebron Lane
Shepherdsville, KY 40165


Shift:

6P - 6A (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose

The Respiratory Therapist, Registered is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) that possesses working knowledge of respiratory care and has displayed age-specific competence for all age groups serviced by the facility. The RRT conducts themselves in a professional manner and is courteous to patients, physicians, visitors, members of the department and all other healthcare personnel. The RRT supports and contributes to departmental productivity and organizational objectives by functioning as an integrated member of the respiratory care team and performs services consistent with the scope of licensure. The RRT supports and exhibits behaviors consistent with the organization’s mission and values.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and administers non-medicated aerosol and humidity therapy
• Plans and administers oxygen therapy (including implementation of oxygen therapy protocol where appropriate)
• Plans and administers aerosolized medication and specialty gas therapy
• Performs airway management
• Plans and administers incentive spirometry
• Cleans and reprocesses respiratory therapy equipment
• Plans and administers bronchial hygiene and performs chest physiotherapy (including implementation of bronchial hygiene protocol where appropriate)
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and manual ventilation during resuscitation attempts and aides in rapid response calls when appropriate
• Provides patient, family, staff and physician education.
• Collects arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis
• Operates mechanical ventilators and manages ventilator settings and weaning per protocols and provider orders
• Assists in cardiopulmonary procedures

Other Functions:

• Serves as a preceptor to newly hired employees and/or respiratory therapy students
• Serves in the charge respiratory therapist role
• Assists in research projects (as directed by departmental and facility leadership
• Performs electrocardiography studies and places Holter and event monitors as assigned by facility leadership
• Provides patient, family, hospital staff and physician education as appropriate
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

Education:

• Associate degree in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory therapy educational program (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory therapy educational program (preferred)

Experience:

• One year of experience in respiratory therapy critical care (preferred)
• New graduates accepted

Licensure:

• Active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care (KBRC) (required)

Certification:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and must be kept current, if applicable (required). Note: New graduates have 6 months to obtain the RRT credential.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (required)
• American Heart Association Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required)

Note: New graduates have 6 months to obtain ACLS

Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Interpersonal communication skills to the level that is required to effectively interact with patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team

• Possess critical thinking skills adequate to evaluate patient conditions and recommend appropriate intervention (or to seek assistance when necessary)

• Displays time management skills that are enough to organize scheduled tasks in a manner that ensures delivery of high-quality respiratory care

Language Ability:

• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats

Reasoning Ability:

• Possess basic rationale in communicating therapeutic needs with patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team

• Critically thinks through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice

• Assists others in developing clinical reasoning skills

Computer Skills:

• Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and basic understanding of electronic health record systems

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor always

• Maintains confidentiality and always protects sensitive data

• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

• Working together as a team to achieve our goals

• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback

• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

• Using our resources wisely

• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Transporting and cleaning of all moveable medical equipment throughout medical campus. Managing inventory level to maintain stocking par levels. Performing basic equipment functional tests. Promote the safe use of clinical equipment and supports in the operation of continuous quality improvements.

Essential Functions:

• Cleaning and transporting all moveable medical equipment throughout medical campus. 

• Monitors all equipment inventory levels, stocking locations, and par levels. Notify appropriate repair tech when a malfunction occurs.

• Scan barcode to update medical equipment locations.

• Assist in developing training materials and provide training for the Mobile Medical Equipment.

• Performing basic equipment functional tests.

• Promotes the safe use of clinical equipment and seeks opportunities for the efficient management of clinical equipment. 

• Use equipment tracking system to locate equipment, set up trackers/locators, and check par levels.

• Provide assistance to other technicians and hospital departments.

• Clean and transport of all specialty and rental beds throughout the medical campus.

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.

• Operate UofL Health vehicle to deliver, pick up, and clean equipment from other network hospitals and medical centers.

• All other duties assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma required

Experience:

• Some medical equipment experience preferred.

Licensure:

·       Maintain active driver’s license. (preferred)

Certification:

·       DOT certification. (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Familiar with Mobile Medical Equipment.

• Strong initiative.

• Ability to work independently.

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

• Must be comfortable speaking to groups, such as with committee meetings

• Must have ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver results.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Must have ability to critically think through complex situations and make determinations based on presented data.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer software functions.

• Ability to operate handheld scanning/computer devices.

Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Transporting and cleaning of all moveable medical equipment throughout medical campus. Managing inventory level to maintain stocking par levels. Performing basic equipment functional tests. Promote the safe use of clinical equipment and supports in the operation of continuous quality improvements.

Essential Functions:

• Cleaning and transporting all moveable medical equipment throughout medical campus.
• Monitors all equipment inventory levels, stocking locations, and par levels. Notify appropriate repair tech when a malfunction occurs.
• Scan barcode to update medical equipment locations.
• Assist in developing training materials and provide training for the Mobile Medical Equipment.
• Performing basic equipment functional tests.
• Promotes the safe use of clinical equipment and seeks opportunities for the efficient management of clinical equipment.
• Use equipment tracking system to locate equipment, set up trackers/locators, and check par levels.
• Provide assistance to other technicians and hospital departments.
• Clean and transport of all specialty and rental beds throughout the medical campus.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Operate UofL Health vehicle to deliver, pick up, and clean equipment from other network hospitals and medical centers.
• All other duties assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma required

Experience:

• Some medical equipment experience preferred.

Licensure:

• Maintain active driver’s license. (preferred)

Certification:

• DOT certification. (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Familiar with Mobile Medical Equipment.
• Strong initiative.
• Ability to work independently.

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Must be comfortable speaking to groups, such as with committee meetings
• Must have ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver results.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have ability to critically think through complex situations and make determinations based on presented data.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer software functions.
• Ability to operate handheld scanning/computer devices.

Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Transporting and cleaning of all moveable medical equipment throughout medical campus. Managing inventory level to maintain stocking par levels. Performing basic equipment functional tests. Promote the safe use of clinical equipment and supports in the operation of continuous quality improvements.

Essential Functions:

• Cleaning and transporting all moveable medical equipment throughout medical campus.
• Monitors all equipment inventory levels, stocking locations, and par levels. Notify appropriate repair tech when a malfunction occurs.
• Scan barcode to update medical equipment locations.
• Assist in developing training materials and provide training for the Mobile Medical Equipment.
• Performing basic equipment functional tests.
• Promotes the safe use of clinical equipment and seeks opportunities for the efficient management of clinical equipment.
• Use equipment tracking system to locate equipment, set up trackers/locators, and check par levels.
• Provide assistance to other technicians and hospital departments.
• Clean and transport of all specialty and rental beds throughout the medical campus.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Operate UofL Health vehicle to deliver, pick up, and clean equipment from other network hospitals and medical centers.
• All other duties assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma required

Experience:

• Some medical equipment experience preferred.

Licensure:

• Maintain active driver’s license. (preferred)

Certification:

• DOT certification. (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Familiar with Mobile Medical Equipment.
• Strong initiative.
• Ability to work independently.

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Must be comfortable speaking to groups, such as with committee meetings
• Must have ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver results.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have ability to critically think through complex situations and make determinations based on presented data.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer software functions.
• Ability to operate handheld scanning/computer devices.

Primary Location:

JHHS - Med Center SW - UMC

Address:

9700 Stonestreet Rd.
Louisville, KY 40272


Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with eight hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Description:

The CT Technologists performs CT scans according to established protocols. The CT Technologists demonstrates an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. The CT Technologists maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique. The CT Technologists maintains knowledge and awareness of radiation protection and safety during all radiographic examinations. The CT Technologists prepares for and assist the radiologist with intricate CT examinations including a range of tissue biopsies and fluid drainages. The CT Technologist will prepare and administer contrast media in accordance with hospital policy and procedure as well as state and federal regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information pertinent to the examination being performed, including correct patient identification and order verification.
• Assess patient to determine and develop an action plan for completing the procedure.
• Performs pre and post exam patient education pertinent to exam being performed.
• Produces CT scans according to established protocols within the Diagnostic Imaging Department with a high degree of accuracy.
• Evaluates finished images/series for technical accuracy and diagnostic quality.
• Demonstrates good radiation safety practices during radiographic examinations to include use of correct FOV, lead shields as appropriate, and determining pregnancy status of women of childbearing years.
• Performs venipuncture and contrast injections in accordance with department and hospital guidelines.
• Ensures examinations are complete to include and exam logged in computer system.
• Instructs Radiologic Technology students in the CT Scan positioning and technique.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings and in-services.
• Assists in training new personnel in hospital and department procedures.
• Takes an active role in gaining and maintaining proficiency in hospital and radiology equipment and information systems needed in performance of job responsibilities.
• Uses appropriate customer relations skills to ensure that customer expectations are met including flexibility in scheduled hours.
• Assist in quality improvement programs in the department.
• Maintains appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice and ensures a current copy is on file in the department/hospital.
• Ensures that assigned areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• Graduate of a JRC approved program in Radiologic Technology
• Registered with ARRT
• KY Radiation Operators certification
• BLS
• CT Certification preferred at time of hire but required within 1 year of employment.

Experience (required and preferred):

• Prefer at least 1 year of recent experience as a CT Technologist

Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and strategic oversight for assigned departments, ensuring excellence in patient care delivery around the clock. This role is accountable for driving performance in key areas including fiscal stewardship, staff development, optimal resources utilization and patient experience. With a steadfast commitment to quality and safety, the Director of Nursing fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement to achieve the highest standards of patient-centered care.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Leadership & Goal Alignment

Leads the formulation and execution of strategic goals for assigned departments, ensuring alignment with the broader mission, vision, and operational priorities of the healthcare system. Translates organizational objectives into actionable departmental plans, fostering integration, accountability, and measurable progress across all areas of responsibility.

• Oversight of Nursing Practice

Designs, directs, and oversees nursing practice for delivery of services to patients and families, ensuring alignment with evidence-based standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals. Leads the development and implementation of clinical protocols, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and promotes a culture of safety, quality, and patient-centered care.

• Personnel Leadership & Performance Management

Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all personnel actions across departments within scope of responsibility, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development. Champions a culture of accountability and excellence by guiding nursing leaders through coaching, evaluation, and, when necessary, corrective action.

• Budget & Resource Stewardship

Collaborates closely with the Finance department in the development and stewardship of annual operating budgets for areas within scope of responsibility. Regularly monitors and evaluates budget performance, identifying variances and implementing corrective strategies as needed. Ensures that supply inventories are proactively managed and adequately maintained to support seamless, high-quality, and uninterrupted patient care delivery.

• Staffing & Productivity Optimization

Develops and maintains strategic base staffing patterns for each department within scope of responsibility, ensuring the consistent availability of qualified nursing professionals to meet dynamic patient care needs. Balances clinical demands with operational efficiency by aligning staffing plans with productivity benchmarks, regulatory standards, and quality care objectives.

• Shared Governance & Staff Engagement

Champions the development and sustainability of a shared governance structure that empowers nursing staff to actively participate in decision-making processes. Fosters a collaborative environment by ensuring staff engagement in departmental and organizational nursing councils, promoting professional ownership, accountability, and alignment with strategic priorities.

• Evidence-Based Practice & Innovation

Cultivates a spirit of inquiry by actively engaging in evidence-based nursing practice and integrating current research methodologies to enhance the quality, safety, and effectiveness of patient care. Encourages a culture of clinical curiosity and continuous improvement, empowering staff to question practice, explore innovations, and apply findings that elevate care delivery across the organization.

• Culture & Service Excellence

Actively promotes and embodies the culture, values, and mission of UofL Health by leading initiatives and programs that elevate service excellence. Serves as a visible ambassador of organizational commitment, fostering an environment where compassionate care, integrity, and high-quality outcomes are consistently prioritized and celebrated.

• Supervision & Accountability

Provides proactive leadership and direct supervision to assigned staff, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality work across all areas of responsibility. Establishes clear expectations, fosters accountability, and supports a culture of excellence through regular performance feedback, coaching, and recognition.

• Internal & External Collaboration

Serves as a trusted resource and subject matter expert within assigned areas of responsibility, offering guidance and insight to support clinical and operational excellence. Builds and sustains strong, collaborative relationships with medical staff, departmental leaders, employees, and community partners.

• Community Engagement

Serves as a visible ambassador of the organization by actively participating in community outreach initiatives, health education programs, and public events. Demonstrates a commitment to community well-being by supporting hospital-sponsored activities and fostering strong relationships that promote trust, engagement, and access to quality care.

• Administrative Leadership On-Call

Fulfills administrative leadership responsibilities by serving as Administrator on Call (AOC) as needed, providing executive-level oversight and decision-making support during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ensures continuity of operations, timely resolution of urgent matters, and consistent adherence to organizational standards and patient care priorities.

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning. Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards. Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations.
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required).
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Administration, Education or other Leadership field from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred).

• If Master’s Degree in other discipline outside of Nursing, then Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred).

Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years related professional experience, including two (2) years in a leadership level in a matrix management organization. (Required) A portfolio of increasing responsibility will be considered in lieu of traditional management history.

• Proven ability to direct and/or facilitate the work effort of peers and subordinates through teamwork and team building (Required)

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with physicians, hospital staff, educational institution representatives and other professionals (Required)

Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required).

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)
• National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained if not held at time of hire (Preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Collect blood specimens and perform hematology, chemistry and microbiology testing in house.
•    Perform other in house tests as ordered, including urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens and throat cultures.
•    Collect, process and prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratory.
•    Communicate with reference laboratory as needed regarding specimens, procedures, supplies.
•    Utilize Allscripts Electronic Health Record as required for reporting tests and communicating with providers.
•    Perform routine maintenance, calibration and standardization of laboratory instruments.
•    Perform and report quarterly proficiency testing.
•    Perform and document quarterly medical records check to confirm quality assurance per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).  Also assist in preparation for CLIA inspection/certification (minimally every two years, or for unannounced inspections).
•    Keep daily and monthly statistics of laboratory tests.  
•    Maintain inventory/order laboratory supplies.
•    Maintain Quality Assurance of laboratory.  Ensure integrity of reagents and controls by carefully keeping track of expiration dates.
•    Maintain neat, clean, orderly laboratory.
•    Other duties as assigned by supervisor
•    Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing

• Performs and records quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results

• Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests

• Processes laboratory specimens as needed

• Properly prepares and identifies samples for laboratory testing

• Monitors the recording and reporting of test results including reporting critical results

• Accurately reports patient results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Performs clerical duties needed for the department (includes accessing information in the EHR, filing reports/slides/specimens, answering phones, tracking specimens)

Other Functions:

• Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns

• Makes suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures

• Performs teaching and training duties of position to other staff and potential employees

• Develops and assists in writing training guides and standard work documents

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Important Note:

Additional duties may be required for specialized areas (e.g. blood bank, cytology); please see your supervisor for department specific addenda.

A Note on Required Qualifications:

• Only one of the listed certifications is required, not all.

• The individual must have a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science field or medical technology from an accredited institution, or must otherwise satisfy CLIA certification standards.

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
•    Certified as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP or National Certification Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT)
•    Minimum 1-year experience
•    Experience in a physician office setting preferred
•    Experience working with a pediatric population preferred
•    Experience with an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.)  preferred 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
•    Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask
•    Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety including the use of hazardous chemicals, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment.
•    Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified.  Complete any paperwork required.   
•    Must have good analytical judgment.
•    Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skill, and attention to detail.  

WORKING CONDITIONS
•    There will be a combination of standing, walking and sitting in this position.  Must be able to get up and down out of a chair without difficulty, as there will be movement between blood collection and working with laboratory instruments. 
•    Strength is needed to hold patients during specimen collection.  
•    Exposure to blood borne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible in this position.
•    Physical effort and physical work environment
•    Light work
•    Daily carrying, lifting (up to 20 pounds), pulling, pushing 
•    Daily crouching, stooping
•    Daily feeling, handling, reaching
•   Daily spoken expression, visual acuity
•    Daily noise (children crying)
•    Spends 75% or more of her/his time inside