143 healthcare jobs found in lake charles

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Performs related processing duties for all patients being served by the hospital. As a member of the Radiation Oncology team the Patient Access Specialist is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Radiation Oncology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Employee documents and forwards applicable information to facility or in office. Employee familiar with different insurance companies and their requirements in terms of precertification and authorization for surgery, testing, and procedures. Verifies patient information is correct, demographics and insurance coverage. If changes are required, changes the information into the Practice Management system. Checks in the patient in the Practice Management system. 3 days prior to appointment, confirmation calls should be made to the patient. Patient should be called daily until patient or family...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Oncology Date Specialist accessions, abstracts and maintains records of all patients diagnosed and or treated for cancer by utilizing the cancer registry data system. The information in the cancer registry system is used to provide data for physicians and research studies. The ODS aides the ODS-Coordinator with the analysis of data and dissemination of information within established guideline and in accordance with professional ethics, assist the ODS-Coordinator with weekly Tumor Board, Annual Report, Quality Control and other functions as needed. Participates in performance improvement. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Oncology Date Specialist Coordinator RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Identifies and compiles patient data from a range of relevant sources. Uses reports from a variety of multiple medical facilities, pathology reports. Able to enter data into the computer through accurate use of the software program. Codes site...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The LPN is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider.  This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.  The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines.  The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of the assigned patient specialty and is recognized as a resource in practice specialty by providers and staff. Maintains...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Float Registered Nurse (RN) provides flexible, high quality patient care across all hospital units, adapting to diverse patient populations and clinical settings. The Float RN works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Float RN provides hands-on care to patients, is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and provides a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; implementing a wide variety of patient care activities and services. The Float Registered Nurse, also known as a Float Pool Nurse, is a registered nurse (RN) who moves between different units within a healthcare facility to address staffing shortages and fluctuating patient needs. This role requires adaptability, broad clinical skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into various teams and unit cultures. Float nurses work in areas such as...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Float Registered Nurse (RN) provides flexible, high quality patient care across all hospital units, adapting to diverse patient populations and clinical settings. The Float RN works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Float RN provides hands-on care to patients, is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and provides a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; implementing a wide variety of patient care activities and services. The Float Registered Nurse, also known as a Float Pool Nurse, is a registered nurse (RN) who moves between different units within a healthcare facility to address staffing shortages and fluctuating patient needs. This role requires adaptability, broad clinical skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into various teams and unit cultures. Float nurses work in areas such as...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps. Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately. Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner. Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs. - Diligent Training Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques. Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband). Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff. Emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps. Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately. Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Laboratory Operations and Point of Care Manager is responsible for the operational oversight, regulatory compliance, quality management, and strategic coordination of the Point of Care Testing program across Lake Charles Memorial Health System. This position serves as the primary liaison between Laboratory Services and clinical departments performing point of care testing. In addition, the Manager supports daily operations of the core laboratory by coordinating staffing schedules, assisting with implementation of new instrumentation and testing platforms, facilitating workflow improvements, resolving operational challenges, and promoting efficient laboratory services. The position works collaboratively with laboratory leadership, nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary departments to ensure safe, accurate, timely, and compliant testing services. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Point of Care Responsibilities: Serves as the primary...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The patient access specialist performs administrative duties including, but not limited to: referrals, maintain provider schedules, prior authorizations for procedures/tests/medications, schedule outside procedures/testing, and performs related processing duties for all patients being served by respective clinic. Duties are performed in the EMR system as appropriate. The patient access specialist is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Practice Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Knowledge of CPT coding and Medical Necessity of testing. Ensures criteria met prior to scheduling testing and/or procedures, including surgery. Greets each patient warmly and cheerfully. Knowledgeable about insurance processing and able to explain deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, and how processing occurs. Handles incoming referrals. Answers phone with correct...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the nursing unit. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Sets up and communicates ready rooms for labor, C-section, undelivered and surgical patients. Works together, with nursing assistant, nurse, ob tech to maintain cleanliness of the unit to include cleaning equipment for patient use. Stock medication room, infant cribs and epidural carts as needed with supplies. Communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, and staff, in a timely and efficient manner. Performs unit tasks in an effective and timely manner. Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in computer and clerical skills. Gathers and distributes clinical data as assigned. Orders supplies and maintains nurses' station in an orderly, neat manner. Documents legibly according to hospital policy. Utilizes...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Works closely with all Radiology personnel including the Cat Scan Supervisor, Administrative Director, Medical Director, and Radiologists to perform technical procedures in the Department of Radiology to include Cat Scan Procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ability to compute proper imaging techniques and contrast media administration. Provides safe contrast media administration. Evaluates orders for proper requisition entry/correlating to proper selection on CT scanner. Obtains complete patient history and documents required information of requisition. Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion. Performs Assessment Plans Patient Care Educates Patient/Family Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served Practices Radiation Protection Practices performance improvement. Uses good judgment and concern for patients comfort and safety when transferring to exam table. Basic knowledge of CT exams and routinely...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Works closely with all Radiology personnel including the Cat Scan Supervisor, Administrative Director, Medical Director, and Radiologists to perform technical procedures in the Department of Radiology to include Cat Scan Procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ability to compute proper imaging techniques and contrast media administration. Provides safe contrast media administration. Evaluates orders for proper requisition entry/correlating to proper selection on CT scanner. Obtains complete patient history and documents required information of requisition. Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion. Performs Assessment Plans Patient Care Educates Patient/Family Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served Practices Radiation Protection Practices performance improvement. Uses good judgment and concern for patients comfort and safety when transferring to exam table. Basic knowledge of CT exams and routinely...

Advanced MRI Tech DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Performs a variety of technical diagnostic examinations associated with the operation of MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images of any designated portion of the body. Reports directly to the Administrative Director of Radiology and/or Medical Director of Radiology. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Plan of Care: Performs diagnostic imaging exams as ordered. Decision Making: Collects, analyzes and interprets data within the scope of practice. Performance Improvement: Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of PI plan. Completes assignments within the time constraints allowed. Contributes to a non-discriminating, non-hostile environment. Practices safety management. Respects hospital equipment and property. Conduct self in a calm and purposeful manner during stressful situations. Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality. The above statements are only meant to...

Advanced MRI Tech DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Performs a variety of technical diagnostic examinations associated with the operation of MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images of any designated portion of the body. Reports directly to the Administrative Director of Radiology and/or Medical Director of Radiology. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Plan of Care: Performs diagnostic imaging exams as ordered. Decision Making: Collects, analyzes and interprets data within the scope of practice. Performance Improvement: Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of PI plan. Completes assignments within the time constraints allowed. Contributes to a non-discriminating, non-hostile environment. Practices safety management. Respects hospital equipment and property. Conduct self in a calm and purposeful manner during stressful situations. Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality. The above statements are only meant to...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Mechanic I shall perform all assigned duties that may include, but are not limited to safety corrections, cleaning and aesthetic corrections, hazard report corrections, boiler operator responsibilities and general preventative maintenance programs. SUPERVISION : Reports directly to the Facilities Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responds to corrective work request in a timely manner, either by work order or trouble calls. Identifies self to department before beginning work. Writes up request for parts when needed and submits to supervisor, follows up in a appropriate time frame. Assures proper use and care of tools and equipment. Assures neatness of shop area, mechanical rooms and job areas. Demonstrates ability to demonstrate troubleshoot problems, make repairs and select proper tools for job. Is able to understand and perform chemical tests and document results; Plant and Water features. Ability to read and...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner. Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs. - Diligent Training Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques. Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband). Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff. Emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care.  The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care.  As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps. Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.   Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care.  The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care.  As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps. Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.   Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care.  The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care.  As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps. Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.   Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with...