11 technician jobs found in Jackson, MS

Under the direct supervision of the charge nurse, assists with emergency outpatients and performs approved duties. Reports to the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and/or Shift Supervisor.  Job Function : 1. Transports patients using wheelchair or stretcher within the hospital and to and from vehicles. 2. Assists those patients requiring help with ambulation. 3. Provides general and basic patient care, such as positioning patients, lifting and turning, assisting in use of bedpan, commode, and urinal or bathroom. 4. Answers and responds to call lights or uses intercom to determine patient needs, and advises nurse of needs beyond scope of position. 5. Cleans and changes stretcher linen between patients and as needed during patient visit. 6. Empties dirty laundry. 7. Labels, bags, and delivers samples to lab per hospital protocol. 8. Assists patients to dress and undress and cares for patient belongings, including bagging and labeling same. Cares for valuable according to policy. 9....

The Nurse Technician is a student RN working under the direct supervision of an RN assisting the nursing staff with patient care. Nurse Technicians performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.  The Nurse Technician assists with patient cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. 1.   Patient Care •    Assists in preparing unit and patient room and bed to ensure that patients are adequately and properly accommodated during their hospital stay. Assists and accompanies patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures in a manner that demonstrates compassion and understanding for each patient. •    Takes and records patient temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake-output measurement as directed...

Under the direct supervision of the charge nurse, assists with emergency outpatients and performs approved duties. Reports to the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and/or Shift Supervisor.  Job Function : 1. Transports patients using wheelchair or stretcher within the hospital and to and from vehicles. 2. Assists those patients requiring help with ambulation. 3. Provides general and basic patient care, such as positioning patients, lifting and turning, assisting in use of bedpan, commode, and urinal or bathroom. 4. Answers and responds to call lights or uses intercom to determine patient needs, and advises nurse of needs beyond scope of position. 5. Cleans and changes stretcher linen between patients and as needed during patient visit. 6. Empties dirty laundry. 7. Labels, bags, and delivers samples to lab per hospital protocol. 8. Assists patients to dress and undress and cares for patient belongings, including bagging and labeling same. Cares for valuable according to policy. 9....

The Pharmacy Technician 2, under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists with compounds and dispensing medical prescriptions and may be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. The position is expected to receive and store incoming supplies, verify stock and enter data into the computer to maintain inventory records, and is expected to meet state certifications. The position has mastered all Pharmacy Tech 1 requirements and has additional specialization requirements such as IV, Automation, Narcotics, etc., and requires familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, is expected to perform a variety of complicated tasks, and may lead and direct the work of others. Technical Tasks Completes the medication ordering process by entering data into the computer, reviewing and interpreting prescriptions, assisting the Pharmacist in filling containers...

The Endoscopy Technician performs various patient care activities related to treatment and care of endoscopy services. Provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. Anticipates needs of the room. May obtain specimens. The Endoscopy Technician 2 will assist MD/RN during basic and advanced procedures.  Acts as a resource for peers and precepts new team members. Intra-procedural Patient Care Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of basic and advanced endoscopic procedures such as Endoscopic Ultrasounds (EUS), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP),  and Endo-bronchial ultrasound (EBUS) Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures. Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs. Reprocessing/High Level Disinfecting (HLD)...

Assists the therapists/therapist assistants in transporting, lifting, transferring and treating patients. Assists in conducting general patient activity programs under the supervision of the therapists/therapist assistants. Maintains equipment, supplies and facilities. Reports to Assistant Director, Clinical Coordinator and/or Senior Rehab Technician as indicated. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.  Transports patients to/from therapy programs appropriately considering the patient's age, diagnosis and physical and mental limitations.  Assists in conducting specified treatment activities; observes patients in treatment activities and reports observations to therapists/therapist assistants.  Prepares treatment areas, patients and equipment for treatments. Provides assistance to professional staff as needed during patient evaluations and treatments.  Assures that department is clean, neat and orderly.  Performs...

The Paramedic performs specific functions as defined by approved medical protocols under the direction of the attending ED physician and assists the nursing staff in care of the patient in the Emergency Department.  The Paramedic reports directly to the ED Nursing Director and has general oversight from the ED Medical Director.  The position relies on education and training to complete responsibilities within the scope of practice as a licensed Paramedic. Job Function: Clinical Practice: This will have been satisfactorily performed when� Approved patient treatments and procedures are performed under the supervision of the physician in a professional and caring manner and consistent with department procedures; such duties may include defibrillation, CPR, peripheral venous access including internal jugular, basic EKG interpretation, etc. Admissions process is completed by greeting patient and family, orienting patients to their environment, taking patient vital...

Assists the therapists/therapist assistants in transporting, lifting, transferring and treating patients. Assists in conducting general patient activity programs under the supervision of the therapists/therapist assistants. Maintains equipment, supplies and facilities. Reports to Assistant Director, Clinical Coordinator and/or Senior Rehab Technician as indicated. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.  Transports patients to/from therapy programs appropriately considering the patient's age, diagnosis and physical and mental limitations.  Assists in conducting specified treatment activities; observes patients in treatment activities and reports observations to therapists/therapist assistants.  Prepares treatment areas, patients and equipment for treatments. Provides assistance to professional staff as needed during patient evaluations and treatments.  Assures that department is clean, neat and orderly.  Performs...

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy treatment as established by the Occupational Therapist to meet specific measurable goals. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Assists the Occupational Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and procedures. Carries out a treatment program for assigned patients, as determined by the evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist. Designs and fits adaptive devices such as splints, braces, ADL devices and tools based on patient disability and rehabilitation needs. Teaches patients/family the skills and techniques required for participation in Occupational Therapy, adapting the instruction and techniques to meet the comprehension level of the patients/family. Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the supervising Occupational...

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy treatment as established by the Physical Therapist to meet specific measurable goals. Reports to Clinical Coordinator. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.  Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and procedures.  Carries out a treatment program for assigned patients, as determined by the evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.  Designs and fits adaptive devices such as orthotics, mobility aids and tools based on patient disability and rehabilitation needs.  Teaches patients/family the skills and techniques required for participation in Physical Therapy, adapting the instruction and techniques to meet the comprehension level of the patients/family.  Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and assists in...

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy treatment as established by the Physical Therapist to meet specific measurable goals. Reports to Clinical Coordinator. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.  Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and procedures.  Carries out a treatment program for assigned patients, as determined by the evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.  Designs and fits adaptive devices such as orthotics, mobility aids and tools based on patient disability and rehabilitation needs.  Teaches patients/family the skills and techniques required for participation in Physical Therapy, adapting the instruction and techniques to meet the comprehension level of the patients/family.  Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and assists in...