914 jobs found in Martin, TN

Overview This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance withstatewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/orparamedic. Responsibilities Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.  Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.  Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.  Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.  Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.  Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.  Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.  Observes all safety and...

Overview Administers advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewideTreatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians as authorized and directed by physician by performing thefollowing duties. Responsibilities Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.  Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patient.  Monitors cardiac patient.  Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in body.  Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.  Administers injections of medications and drugs.  Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.  Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment...

Overview This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/or paramedic. Responsibilities Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.  Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.  Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.  Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.  Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.  Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.  Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.  Observes all safety and...

Overview Assist the Registered Nurse or the Licensed Practical Nurse in patient care tasks not requiring licensure.  Implements care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities Provides appropriate hygiene care assistance to the patient; able to position patients in proper body alignment; care for patient in isolation. Provides assistance to the patient with nutritional/hydration needs. Provides elimination assistance to the patient as appropriate; correctly collects and labels specimens as directed. Assists with transport of patients in appropriate mode in transferring or discharging of patients; safely supports patient in ambulation needs safely. Communicates patient’s status and progress to the primary nurse; communicates appropriately with patients and family/visitors and hospital team members. Obtains vital signs accurately upon admission, as routine, and/or directed by the licensed nurse....

Responsibilities Responsibilities Assist the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in patient care tasks not requiring licensure. Implements care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience: Demonstrate the ability and knowledge of proper skills, technique and attempts these when the situation arises. Certification by state exam or former employer, National Certification, or prior healthcare facility experience, or successful completion of the fundamental of Nursing semester/quarter of nursing school. Additional Skills/Abilities: CPR certification or capability to certify within 90 days.

Overview This position assists EVS team in maintaining a high quality standard of housekeeping service by performing daily cleaning/restocking patient rooms, nursing stations, restrooms, offices and other assigned areas in accordance with established procedures of the department and Helen Keller Hospital. Aides are expected to display a courteous, friendly and professional attitude toward our customers at all times. Responsibilities Insures effective department operations by maintaining good attendance. Start your day correctly in accordance with department policy and procedure. Performs adequate share of workload as determined by EVS leadership. Meets the organization housekeeping needs as indicated by the average monthly overall room score target. End your day correctly in accordance with department policy and procedure. Qualifications Education/Licensure: HS/GED preferred. Experience: Previous...

Overview This position performs dispatch and/or call taking of emergency and non-emergency medical assistance. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)  Dispatches emergency calls to closest appropriate unit utilizing the CAD tools to access system status.  Monitor various radio frequencies to keep apprised of developing situations.  Operates two-way radio and/or other communications equipment to copy calls to other public safety agencies     and medical first responders.  Read and effectively interpret maps and information from a computer screen in order to determine locations and     provide directions.  Enters, updates, and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems.  Relay information and messages to and from emergency sites, to all other individuals or groups requiring     notification.  Scan computer screens, and contact field units in order to...

Overview Performs fitness assessments, orientations, writes exercise prescriptions and assists members utilizing the facility. Responsibilities Responsibilities Performs fitness assessments, orientations, writes exercise prescriptions and assists members utilizing the facility. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: Bachelor�s degree from an accredited institution with a background in the area of physical fitness/wellness preferred. Experience: Preferred experience in area of fitness and/or wellness. Additional Skills/Abilities: Excellent human relations skills. Supervisory experience preferred. Fitness testing. Exercise prescriptions. Subject to irregular hours. Subject to many interruptions. Handles absentee replacement on short notice.

Overview Provides respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic care to patients according to established standards and practices in critical care, general care, and emergency care areas.  Performs electrocardiogram and other related examinations for patients as directed.  Reports to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services Responsibilities   Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions: Consistently completes respiratory assessment in timely manner to include current status, presenting problem, medical history, vital signs, lung volumes, and oxygenation at least 90% of the time. Correctly classes and updates patients. Formulates respiratory plan of care based on assessment utilizing all indicated protocols and establishes priorities. Involves physician, other health care providers, family, and patient in plan. Considers age, development, and cultural factors when formulating plan of care. Implements the...

Overview Serves as patrol officer in the hospital facilities.  Responsible for observing activities in the Helen Keller Hospital Medical District using patrol techniques and responding to security incidents as required.  May be called upon to greet or transport patients. Responsibilities Ensures all equipment is accounted for and serviceable, reporting all defective or missing equipment to supervisor immediately. Performs security function for a designated area and seeks ways to supplement busier officers when time permits. Responds appropriately to security codes, records and reports to Command Center all arrival and departure times when dispatched for services. Formulates written report of incident and response or action taken. Strives to meet the needs of other staff members in effort to meet common goals. Maintains a clean, safe and professional work area, disposing of litter and reporting spills and...

Overview Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment.  Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.  Responsibilities Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by: Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure; Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure; Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator; Assisting with placement of sterile drapes; Providing instruments, medications, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure; Maintaining an organized sterile field; Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and Preparing sterile dressings. Cleans and...

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview Requires continuous auditory and visual attention to PBX and Nurse Call. The primary responsibility of the Communications Representative is to answer, screen and process all PBX calls and Nurse Call from patients, staff and the general public and dispatch or transfer in a prompt, accurate and courteous manner to the appropriate party or department. Responsibilities Operates a multiple position telephone switchboard to relay all incoming, outgoing and inter-office calls. Demonstrates proper phone etiquette by answering and dispatching phone calls promptly, courteously and professionally. Also provides interpersonal care/service including friendliness, respect, promptness, courtesy and sensitivity to all patients and others. Uses resources effectively and demonstrates awareness with regard to service lines and other commonly requested information. Competently utilizes hospital census and routinely prints same...

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview Maintains established standards of care, policies, objective and goals in administering professional nursing care to all patients. The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patients response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.  License: Current Alabama or Multistate Nursing licensure required. BCLS required within 6 month provisional period Experience: 3 years varied clinical RN experience preferred.

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment.  The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs.  The RN evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes.  The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Responsibilities Ability to perform a complete assessment on all patients and reassessment based on unit scope of care. Takes appropriate action based on assessment findings. Develop and implement interdisciplinary plan of care based on identified needs involving patient/family and evaluate/revise as needed. Develop and implement interdisciplinary teaching plan based on identified needs involving patient/family and evaluate/revise as needed. Utilize critical thinking in performing technical and manual skills to meet patient care needs. Acknowledge physicians on the unit; providing...

Overview Anesthesia Technician supports the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by preparing and setting up appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case.  Assists in coordinating preventive maintenance on anesthia equipment with GE, BioMed, and Maintenance departments.  Also performs clerical work for the department.  Responsibilities Facilitates preparation of necessary anesthesia equipment. Washes, disinfects, and assembles instruments in preparation for sterilization. Maintains ordering and stocking of anesthesia supplies in surgical suite including anesthesia workroom, carts, and pre-op holding area. Utilizes knowledge of aseptic technique in the preparation of patient breathing circuits, suction equipment, airway equipment, and trays used in the delivery of anesthesia. Performs clerical duties related to the processing and coordinating of services pertaining to the surgical patient and the...

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.