This careers page is a comprehensive list of job openings at Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services.
Why Join our Team?
Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services employees are a vital part of delivering quality care and healthcare to patients, residents, and families in our area. We believe that each staff member has a role in fulfilling our mission. We are looking for employees who appreciate our commitment to our patients and the community. If this is you, we encourage you to apply!
Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services have scholarships and internships available, call HR at 217-357-8574 for more details.
Check the list of available job opportunities on this page. Then click here to APPLY ONLINE or click here to view and print out an application and send it to us via fax or US mail.
Benefits Available
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Benefits are eligible for payroll deduction. Memorial Hospital/Hancock County Senior Services believes in rewarding our hard-working employees. We provide a family-like atmosphere in which to work.
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities are updated regularly, but availability is subject to change without notice. Some positions may have requirements, experience, or qualifications that are not listed below. If you have any questions concerning employment opportunities at Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services, please contact our Human Resource Department at (217) 357-8574.
You may also contact our Human Resources Department for further information or to acquire an application. Please complete the application and return it in person or mail it to:
Human Resources
Memorial Hospital
1454 North County Road 2050
P.O. Box 160
Carthage, IL 62321
217-357-8500
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Job Summary: The Certified Nurse Assistant is responsible for providing personal care to the patients under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. Personal care includes assistance with meals, dressing, movement, and bathing. The CNA follows established facility policies and procedures while providing care and coordinates patient care with other facility personnel and families. Schedule: Days Days of the Week: Fri-Sat-Sun Primary Job Responsibilities:- Provides or assists in bathing, grooming, toileting, and/or showering, while ensuring privacy and safety and encouraging independence.
- Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps patient care areas in an organized and clean manner, ensuring the entire nursing floor is kept orderly and demonstrating pride in the facility.
- Respects patient’s rights by knocking on doors before entering, addressing patients by name with the appropriate title, allowing/encouraging patients to make their own decisions when appropriate
- Provides safe patient transfers involving bed, wheelchair, and/or shower chair, uses the gait belt, walker, or mechanical lift with all transfers. Protects patients from complications and injuries
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration as required.
- Sets up meal trays and assists with feeding when necessary. Assesses for choking and responds appropriately.
- Ensures patients and equipment are clean after meals, including hands, and removes adult clothing protectors.
- Accurately documents care given to patients including the documentation of reportable problems (ADL sheets, meal percentages, I&O, skin breakdown etc)
- Reports changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse and/or Director of Nurses immediately (changes in skin conditions, urinary changes etc.).
- Demonstrates flexibility with changing work demands.
- Reports to the Charge Nurse equipment and supply needs, repair/maintenance needs, safety hazards and unusual occurrences or observations.
- Assists the nursing department and other departments as required in other duties.
- Provides appropriate interventions for patients per care plan, utilizes distraction and validation techniques as appropriate and encourages patient independence.
- Assists patients to and from activities of choice and encourages the patient to participate in activities.
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Graduate of a Certified Nurses Aide Course or currently enrolled in approved CNA training with intent to complete course in specified time frame of offered course with successful completion of competency evaluation.
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Are you a dedicated and compassionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of others? We want YOU! APPLY TODAY! Job Summary: The Certified Nurse Assistant is responsible for providing pe...
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Position Overview: As a nursing intern at Memorial Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced nursing team in various clinical settings, assisting with patient care a...
- Codes/abstracts/analyzes medical diagnoses to provide a permanent classification record of patient care, following coding guidelines of AHIMA, Medicare/Medicaid and other third party payers.
- Codes all diagnostic and operative information from the medical record using ICD 10 CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding classification systems and independently quality checks own work.
- Optimizes hospital payment legitimately and ethically by utilizing approved coding guidelines and conventions.
- Ensures that all data abstracted is consistent with guidelines outlined by JC, IDPH and CMS, regional and local policy.
- Meets established quality and productivity standards and deadlines.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the medicolegal implications and responsibilities related to the coding of patient records to protect the patient and the business/institution.
- Operates designated computer terminal, coding equipment and software programs (3M, CPSI, eMD's) as directed to complete assignments.
- Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the coding/abstracting area of the department.
- Expands job related knowledge skills to improve performance, adjust to change, keep up on revisions of coding and medical necessity.
- Uses interpersonal skills effectively to build and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Health Information Management Director.
- Conducts good telephone etiquette at all times.
- Exhibits professionalism in personal appearance and conduct. Adheres to dress code, work schedules and other personal policies.
- Provide reports as requested on coding and billing.
- Minimum education level of registered health information technician (RHIT) or certified coding specialist (CCS) status, or equivalent of two years work experience in medical records or physician’s office and continuing education in the coding area.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, clinical medicine and various medical specialties.
- Knowledge of ICD 9 CM/PCS, ICD 10 CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS coding guidelines and practices.
- Excellent oral communication skills, including English usage and grammar to communicate with physicians and their office personnel regarding diagnoses, as well as persons of all ages and nationalities.
- Ability to use designated reference materials.
- Ability to operate designated word processing, computer terminals, software and other equipment as specified.
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Job Summary: Interprets and translates into codes Diagnosis by physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient diagnoses, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures, clinical course...
- At each visit will verify the patient’s date of birth, phone number, address, insurance, and any other necessary information.
- Records necessary demographic data changes in the electronic medical record.
- Maintains appointment schedule with distribution to nursing staff and providers as requested.
- Collects co-pays and patient balances at the time of service.
- Answers the telephone by the third ring.
- Takes precise messages by getting the patient’s full name and spelling, date of birth, complete description of phone call.
- Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail.
- Responsible for follow up and processing mail returns from Post Office.
- Responsible for checking fax machine periodically and ensuring that faxes are distributed accurately.
- Responsible for balancing the cash drawer, daily packet, deposit at the end of the day.
- Provides daily productivity to providers and management as needed.
- Provides equality among all patients in the practice without regard for ability to pay for services.
- Adequately handles all questions and is courteous to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
- Responsible for locking all of the doors and windows to the office.
- Responsible for turning off lights and equipment.
- Identifies, logs, and resolves patient complaints with regular reports to the Executive Director of Clinic Operations.
- Performs and accepts other duties as required.
- High School Diploma or GED (No experience required; on-the-job training will be provided)
- Communication skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as it relates to department demands
- Ability to interact with client population and provide excellent customer service
- Experience or certification in medical reception (medical office assistant)
- Experience or degree in billing and coding
- Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
- Frequent: Standing: Remaining on one’s feet
- Frequent: Walking: Moving about on foot
- Periodic: PPE: Must wear N95, face shield/goggles, gloves at all times while screening
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Are you focused on making a difference in people’s lives? Join our dedicated clinic team as we seek to provide the best outcome for every patient, every time. Primary Job Responsibilities At eac...
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Reliable transportation for off-site work.
- Written and oral fluency in English.
- Basic computer and telephone skills required.
- Strong desire to work directly with mental/behavioral health related services.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
- Strong communication skills needed for interacting with patients while showing respect for their individuality and privacy.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or nursing licensure.
- Successful completion of a Community Health Worker training program.
- Medical terminology background.
- Secondary skills with Spanish.
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
- Within the first six months of employment: Successfully complete an online Trauma and Abuse curriculum.
- Within the first twelve months of employment: Successfully complete an online Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders curriculum.
- Establish trusting relationships with patients while providing patient-centered support and encouragement.
- Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with patients/families.
- Follow-up with patients via phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings applicable to the patient’s needs.
- Conduct depression and anxiety assessments with comfort and ease.
- Provide emotional support, encouragement, and motivation to patients.
- Provide referrals to community agencies as appropriate.
- Work closely with medical providers to help ensure that patients have comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Work collaboratively with other clinic personnel to improve process efficiency.
- Well versed in community resources available to patients.
- Be familiar with clinic team schedules and identify opportunities to address care gaps and quality improvement outcomes during appointments.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient/client information as directed by the supervisor for the patient/client record.
- Administer Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) questionnaire and assess the acuity of patient interventions.
- Assists with data collection and scores for quality management reporting as directed by supervisor.
- Attend Accountable Care Organization (ACO) meetings, staff meetings, and any other meetings required.
- Continued development of knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities and skill building activities.
- Successful completion of all training (basic OR advanced) required by Memorial Hospital, to meet competency standards.
- Protect confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information managed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Navigator position is responsible for helping patients navigate the healthcare system, access community services and resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The navi...
- Actively participate in planning, development, implementation, upgrading, maintenance and evaluation of clinical information systems.
- Maintain components of the clinical information systems, including revisions, testing system changes, and integration of changes into the clinical environment.
- Implement applications, tools and processes that assist clinicians with the management of data across clinical applications assigned.
- Assist with system customization including the development of alerts/hard stops, data integration, order generation, automation of documentation and enforcement of adherence to workflows.
- Work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals establish innovative ideas and processes to improve workflow.
- Serve as a resource person for daily operational issues within the electronic health record.
- Achieve and maintain Credential Trainer status in the EMR for the appropriate areas of support - hospital/ambulatory.
- Provide orientation and training for provider and clinical applications for providers and clinicians.
- Provide orientation and training for providers, clinical students and other clinicians on processes and EMR functions. This may occasionally occur outside normal business hours.
- Provide continuing education of changes of provider and clinical applications for providers and staff.
- Champions the clinical workflow and processes essential for the adoption of new technology and processes.
- Participates in meeting federal funding quality mandates.
- Analyze and prioritize work requests that are related to clinical information systems and clinical processes.
- Will assist with utilization management of the Inpatient floor, ensuring that patients are placed in the correct status per medical necessity. Compile and review medical information, working with MCG guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with physicians on peer-to-peer reviews, denials, and appeals.
- Responsible for the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of all hardware and software systems in collaboration with affected departments.
- Create documentation of educational materials on using clinical systems.
- Serve as the Epic and other EMR vendors Clinical Contact for education and support.
- Analyze the impact of technology in the clinical work processes and communicate issues/topics with IT and nursing leadership.
- Attend educational sessions offered by Epic and other vendors to enhance knowledge of clinical applications.
- Participate in educational programs and in-services and attend outside meetings as required.
- Adhere to compliance with all Federal Guidelines for HIPAA.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Bachelor’s degree or 2 years clinical experience in EMR usage.
- Knowledge in computer concepts, personal computers and related software and PC connectivity.
- Experience in clinical systems and implementations and support including system configuration, maintenance and software upgrades.
- Detail oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex problems and address issues with a combination of delivered and custom-developed tools.
- Ability to perform systems needs assessment requiring good communication skills with users and vendors.
- Good decision making.
- Logical thought and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Hospital/Clinic experience
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Job Summary: Works collaboratively with the clinical departments and Information Technology, participating in the design, implementation and maintenance of clinical information systems as they apply t...
- Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the charge nurse role.
- Coordinates education for OR staff.
- Assigns and adjusts staffing assignments as needed to meet the needs of the department. This includes time off request and sick time.
- Anticipates and collaborates with surgeons and anesthesia providers to meet their surgical case needs.
- Provides direct patient care if department needs arise.
- Coordinates surgical equipment needs for cases with OR techs and Central Supply Supervisor.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Rotating on call schedule with the department director to meet after hours needs.
- Coordinates surgical case and patient care needs with all nursing and ancillary departments.
- Currently RN license (valid in State of Illinois OR can be transferred)
- Minimum Experience: one year as operating room staff nurse
- BLS/ACLS/PALS certification
- 2 years of experience as OR charge nurse or operating room supervisor
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Job Summary In collaboration with the Director of Surgical Services, the charge nurse is responsible for the smooth and efficient flow of all phases of care within the surgical department. Delegates a...
- Responsible for all patient care activities as directed by leadership.
- When directed, will assist in performing phlebotomy tests and urinalysis.
- Assist with departmental coverage needs, including possible coverage at outlying clinics.
- Will receive and greet patients as they arrive at the clinic, taking and recording vital signs and a brief description of the patient's complaint/condition.
- Records all pertinent patient information in EMR and ensures all necessary forms are completed before patients are seen.
- Will maintain the appearance of the office and equipment to assure a positive image and smooth operation, including managing office supply inventory.
- Ensures that office hours are maintained, and the public is notified of any variance.
- Actively and consistently contributes to the success of the clinic and objectives, often representing the clinic in organizational events.
- Supports the policies and procedures and administrative decisions within the clinic.
- Accepts supervision and feedback in a non-defensive manner, correcting or improving behavior as requested.
- Communicates clinical and equipment problems to the appropriate administrative personnel.
- Knows the patients’ rights and responsibilities and is responsible for the implementation.
- Collects co-pays and patient balances at the time of service.
- Provides equality among all patients in the practice without regard for ability to pay for services.
- Continues education through in-service seminars and literature in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in operations of clinics and health care in general.
- Assists with documentation of incidents.
- Ensures that all patients that have a scheduled appointment are seen within 15 minutes of that time or are provided with an explanation.
- Ensure that all appropriate medical charts and information are available prior to each scheduled appointment.
- Ensures that all patient files are kept current with proper information, including all appropriate signatures.
- Promotes effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers and utilizes established channels of communication and lines of authority for problem solving and communication.
- Maintains appointment schedule with distribution to nursing staff and providers as requested.
- Answers the telephone promptly and collects/records all necessary information from patient.
- Responsible for coordinating incoming and outgoing mail operations and retrieving/distributing faxes.
- Responsible for end of day procedures (including balancing cash drawer).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Current state licensure.
- Current Basic Life Support training.
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We are looking for someone to join our growing Behavioral Health team; if you’re interested, please apply today! Job Summary This position will share the duties of both a Medical Assistant and P...
- Receives every shift updates on the condition of each patient. Ensures notification of the physician of major changes.
- Supervises and directs all nursing care given to patients of Memorial Hospital.
- Responds to emergency and/or code situations and delegates appropriate actions. Implements internal/external disaster, fire, tornado, and bomb plans as needed.
- Administers direct patient. Relieves the nurses working in these departments for breaks and meals.
- Assists with admitting patients and discharge planning. Arranges for emergency transfers and operative procedures.
- Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes.
- Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of requires patient care support activities. Understands the limits of delegation to licensed and unlicensed personnel and consistently works within those boundaries.
- Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
- Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
- Maintains competency for the operation of all unit equipment.
- Must be able to help in all nursing departments.
- Carries supervisor phone and addresses or delegates all incoming calls.
- Gets medications from pharmacy and mixes, as needed.
- Completes shift to shift staffing and handles all call-ins.
- Rounds on all inpatients during shift.
- Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.
- Participates in unit meetings.
- Supervises and directs all nursing care given to patients, ensuring consistent quality and safety by assigning and changing staff as necessary. Utilizes patient acuity and adjusts staffing accordingly.
- Acts as a liaison between patient, family, physician, and all hospital departments and nursing personnel; functions in a resource/advisory capacity to nursing personnel. Serves as an advocate for Nursing/Hospital Administration in promoting and supporting the mission and philosophies of Memorial Hospital.
- Prepares written documentation as required for the department. Assists with performance reviews and disciplinary action as well as coaching and counseling of the staff. Evaluates competency of the staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assisting Inpatient RN’s with high acuity tasks or procedures with physicians at bedside as needed
- Overseeing LPN’s doing their IV pushes, hanging IV piggybacks, assisting with cares of chest tubes/wound vacs/complicated dressings/etc.
- Daily checks on crash cart/emergency equipment; house alarms; temperature checks
- Staff for 24 hours:
- Covering staffing for next shift
- Covering staffing for “call-ins” when RN or healthcare worker calls in sick.
- Covering for increases in census during current shift, or increases in acuity.
- Covering low census
- Responding to Crisis Situations:
- Reports to ED or patient room, for all Code Blues/STEMI and Stroke alerts/Rapid response
- Calls in on-call staff
- Transferring patients outside the hospital:
- Assisting physician by calling hospitals for bed availability
- Transfer Packet: getting paperwork, charting complete, EMTALA signatures
- Notify ancillary departments to provide discs, push films, etc.
- Calling for transfer vehicle/helicopter
- Pharmacy Backup:
- Finding and obtaining medications for attending RN’s, that are not carried in the Omnicell.
- Mixing IV drips that are not standard mix concentrations.
- Assisting attending RN’s to run and monitor IV drips not commonly used at this facility
- Restocking Omnicell if needed
- Calling On-call Pharmacy as needed
- Restocking Crash carts and emergency medicines as needed.
- Changing pharmacies for patients at discharge when pharmacies are closed.
- Swing Bed Patients:
- Assess transfer documents for appropriateness of admission when social services/administration staff unavailable
- Assign bed and staff as patients accepted and arrive
- Enter all admission orders when admitting physicians not available
- Perform medication reconciliation from receiving hospital
- Obtain/Assist attending RN to obtain medications for patients if pharmacy unavailable
- Assist with admission process
- Trouble-Shooter:
- Answer all phone call questions
- Taking orders from off-site physicians, putting them into Epic, and carrying them out.
- Making arrangements for medical equipment, home health, hospice, oxygen, medication, pick up, etc., for discharges on weekends or off hours when social services isn’t available.
- Round with attending physicians as needed
- Round with consulting physicians as needed
- Round with covering physicians, assisting them with order entry, admission and discharge procedures.
- Troubleshooting computer problems:
- Epic order entry and problems with access
- Troubleshooting Omnicell, and assisting staff with obtaining medications
- Computer failure and downtime: managing to switch form computer to paper, locating paper charts, supplies; assisting departments in patient care and documentation, running slips and reports and orders to lab and radiology
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We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Night Supervisor to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and mentor our nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-...
- Typically serve full-time Monday - Friday (41.25 hours per week). Some placements may include occasional evening or weekend hours. Part-time opportunities may be available at 25 hours per week.
- Deliver health education and support patients/community members in navigating the care, community programs and resources on heart health related topics including cardiovascular disease, smoking cessation, nutrition, blood pressure, and chronic diseases such as diabetes.
- Assist with public health surveys. This may include recruiting participants, administering the survey in-person or via phone, tracking data, and/or running reports.
- Plan and conduct local health skill building workshops, health fairs, town halls or community conversations – to raise awareness and help community members manage their health.
- Support patients and community members in initiating and conducting Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring.
- Host Hands-Only CPR demonstrations for community members.
- Engage local organizations to help identify and develop resources to support families in accessing chronic disease interventions and/or overall health and wellbeing services.
- Actively participate in AmeriCorps pre-service orientation, HeartCorps member development meetings and assigned trainings.
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States, at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Able to secure reliable transportation to and from the host site daily and to community-based activities. You will be required to maintain a valid drivers’ license as well as at least the minimum automobile liability insurance coverage required by law.
- Strong written and oral communicators.
- Customer and solution focused. Good listeners, non-judgmental, open minded, and resourceful.
- Required to satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria-nationwide check of the National Sex Offender Public website, state criminal history record check, and a fingerprint-based check of the FBI criminal history record database.
- Experience as health aide or have coursework in public health, health communications, health promotion, or health sciences helpful but not required.
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We are seeking a full-time and part-time service members to serve up to 11 months starting in early November 2024, to serve at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL. Responsibilities Typically serve f...
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Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who assesses the need for, coordinates, problem solves, implements and evaluates patient care. He/She communicates effectively with all providers and staff. He/She ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the unit’s standard of care. He/She demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to a changing system, is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Acts as a patient advocate at all times. Primary Job Responsibilities:- Triages emergency room patients according to emergent, urgent, or non-urgent.
- Prepares clinic patients for appropriate physician exam and assist physicians with patients
- Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
- Implements CPSI order entry for ancillary testing as required and monitor for the return of results.
- Re-assesses the patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention, informing physician of any change in patient condition.
- Interprets all diagnostic tests and treatments and prompt notification of physician of abnormal results.
- Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
- Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based on the evaluations.
- Utilizes chest pain and TIA/Brain attack pathway as evidenced on patient record.
- Utilizes problem sheets for ongoing patient problems.
- Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
- Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
- Completes all treatment in a timely manner.
- Is knowledgeable of all medications given, administers all medication promptly and documents appropriately. Uses the appropriate forms to document evaluation of all treatments and medications.
- Assesses and reassess their patient’ level of pain, providing effective treatment and the necessary education for follow-up care.
- Utilizes patient discharge instructions.
- Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
- Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
- Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
- Acts as a resource nurse for the ER/OP department.
- Performs other duties as signed or requested.
- Current Licensure in Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
- ACLS required
- Pals required.
- Prior critical care experience or an approved course highly preferred.
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Do you like working in emergency situations? Do you have excellent customer service skills? You are who we are looking for! APPLY TODAY! Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner wh...
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Are you an experienced medical laboratory technician looking to join a great team? Apply now and join us at Memorial Hospital!
Job Summary: A Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory tests in order to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in accordance with established policies and procedures. He/she will obtain, receive and process specimens, analyze specimens, interpret test results and report accurate test results. He/she will be able to perform the work in any laboratory station. Primary Job Responsibilities:- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures for Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions. Relates proper techniques necessary to their service and job role. Understands importance and is aware of the procedure for reporting any and all blood and body fluid exposures. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures outlines in the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition. Performs laboratory functions and procedures with proper safety attire. Maintains sanitary and safe work areas. Follows safety precautions/contraindications.
- Performs routine clinical laboratory tests with assigned sections. Records test results according to established procedures and reports results within expected turn-around times. Evaluates abnormal test results and/or problems and either corrects the problem or pursues solutions under the direction of the Department Director or Pathologist. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Differentiates between those situations in the clinical area which must be referred to supervisory personnel and those requiring independent action and proceeds accordingly.
- Correctly utilizes instruments and equipment required to perform various laboratory tests in any area of the laboratory; takes care to maintain all such equipment in proper working order and occasionally prepares chemical reagents required for laboratory determinations. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor problem troubleshooting on laboratory instruments, working with other personnel to effect a resolution. Monitors levels of supplies and notes reagent stability and expiration dates.
- Performs venipuncture and skin puncture according to established aseptic techniques. Verifies identification and explains blood drawing procedure to patients. Travels to patient care units as necessary.
- Receives laboratory specimens, ensures proper and complete patient information on specimens and test requisitions. Determines acceptability of specimens ensuring such were collected properly, in the correct quantity and collection devise, and/or labeled properly. May call patient care units and/or physicians offices to clarify laboratory requisitions or to inform same as to need to obtain a correctly collected specimen. Prepares specimens for analysis according to detailed procedures established for each test.
- Maintains specimen security in order that efficient and accurate processing of laboratory data may occur; assures 100% accuracy when identifying patients with their specimens and handles send-out specimens by properly preserving, separating, storing and mailing out without error.
- Performs and documents appropriate quality control procedures, evaluating any abnormality and pursuing appropriate resolution under the direction of the Department Director and/or the Pathologist. Performs proficiency surveys as directed, maintaining records demonstrating the proficiency samples were tested in the same manner as patient samples.
- Maintains competency in areas of laboratory as specified by the Department Director.
- An Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelors Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Medical Technology.
- Successful completion of the NCA/ASCP/AMT registry exam is preferred, alternates registrations are acceptable if equivalent.
- 6 month’s experience required.
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Are you an experienced medical laboratory technician looking to join a great team? Apply now and join us at Memorial Hospital! Job Summary: A Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laborat...
Are you a licensed Occupational therapist who offers excellent care to patients? We are seeking an Occupational therapist PRN to join our team. Appy today and join our terrific team here at Memorial Hospital!
Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist Consultant is a licensed occupational therapist. He/she is responsible for the function and management of occupational therapy care. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that quality care is provided to the residents. Primary Job Responsibilities:- After physician referral, evaluates patients prior to treatment.
- Plans and documents occupational therapy treatment program for patients or residents when appropriate.
- Directs and assists patient or resident in therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, splinting and use of adaptive equipment, and activities of daily living.
- When appropriate, utilizes hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and other heat and cold applications as well as massage.
- Instructs nursing on activities to be done and is available for consultation for any problems or concerns about treatment plan.
- Maintains timely, accurate records/documentation for each patient or resident.
- Maintains contact with physicians throughout resident treatment program to provide information on resident progress and to communicate program revisions.
- Maintains communication with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient or resident status.
- Instructs family members and other care givers in therapy carryover activities as indicated.
- Graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy and licensed or eligible to be licensed in the State of Illinois.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- Emotional stability
- Ability to cope with the demands of patients and their families.
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Are you a licensed Occupational therapist who offers excellent care to patients? We are seeking an Occupational therapist PRN to join our team. Appy today and join our terrific team here at Memorial H...
Are you a licensed Physical Therapist who likes to help patients with physical therapeutic treatments? We are seeking a Physical Therapist as Per Requested Need (PRN)...Come join our awesome team here at Memorial Hospital today! Apply now!
Job Summary: The Contractual Physical Therapist is a Licensed Physical Therapist responsible for patient assessment and administering various physical therapeutic treatments to the patient, based on physician orders. The Contractual Physical Therapist also assists in keeping patient related records and preparing reports. Primary Job Responsibilities:- After physician referral, evaluates patients prior to treatment.
- Plans and documents therapy program for each patient.
- Performs diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
- Directs and assists patient in therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, progressive ambulation, and activities of daily living.
- Utilizes hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and other heat and cold applications as well as massage.
- Directs and instructs patient in care of and use of walkers, crutches, canes, prosthetic and orthotic devices, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices.
- Establishes home programs and is assured that patient is able to perform them.
- Maintains timely, accurate records/documentation for each patient.
- Maintains contact with physicians throughout patient treatment program to provide information on patient progress and to communicate program revisions.
- Supervises PTA, Aides, volunteers and students in the Physical Therapy Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Graduate of an approved school of physical therapy and licensed or eligible to be licensed in the State of Illinois.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- Emotional stability
- Ability to cope with the demands of patients and their families.
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Are you a licensed Physical Therapist who likes to help patients with physical therapeutic treatments? We are seeking a Physical Therapist as Per Requested Need (PRN)…Come join our awesome team ...