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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provides quality customer service to customers by providing one-on-one attention to detail.
- Sweeps, scrubs, mops, and polishes floors.
- Vacuums carpets, rugs, and draperies.
- Shampoos carpets, rugs, and upholstery.
- Dusts and polishes furniture and fittings.
- Cleans metal fixtures and fittings.
- Empties and cleans trash containers.
- Disposes of trash in a sanitary manner.
- Cleans wash basins, mirrors, tubs, and showers.
- Wipes down glass surfaces.
- Makes up beds and changes linens as required.
- Realigns furniture and amenities according to prescribed layout.
- Responds to guest queries and requests.
- Responds to calls for housekeeping problems, such as spills and broken glasses.
- Contributes to team efforts; exhibits professionalism with customers, fellow associates, and others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description
Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures: Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of physician. Calibrates equipment. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film. Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.


Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

1. Follows departmental guidelines for use of radiopharmaceuticals


1. Applies radionuclides while maintaining standards of quality care.

2. Operates and maintains quality control for all Imaging equipment and assaying devices.

3. Calibrates cameras and equipment in accordance department protocols.

4. Removes radioactive and waste materials from exam room to proper storage or disposal location.

5. Stores radioactive materials in appropriately labeled/ shielded containers.



2. Selects proper equipment to complete requested examination.

1. Operates Nuclear Medicine computers to enhance value of diagnostic information obtained.
2. Follows departmental protocols when computer processing studies to achieve high quality images.
3. Uses appropriate choice of filters and slice selection.
4. Utilizes necessary display parameters, image intensity, and labeling techniques.


3. Maintains appropriate records to assure regulatory compliance.

1. Records of radioisotope use, storage, and disposal.

2. Logs patient dose administered

3. Follows safeguard and protocols.

4. Maintains dose calibrations records.


4. Directed by a physician, performs technical imaging procedures utilizing radioisotopes.

1. Provides patient education about procedure to be performed

2. Performs procedures in therapeutic use of radioisotopes.

3. Prepares isotopes for patient use.

4. Performs venipuncture as directed.

5. Attends annual venipuncture in service.


5. PACS

1. Completes all exams timely in PACS

2. Properly performs procedure for making patient CD’s.

3. Verify that written physician order matches order in PACS.

4. Verifies all images are in PACS ,& Scans any required documents, and Adds additional study information in notes section as needed.

Job Summary:

While demonstrating through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values, the Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Decatur Morgan Hospital by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The RN utilizes the best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The RN accepts responsibility, authority and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Caregiver: The caregiver role has traditionally included those activities that assist the patient’s physical and psychologically while preserving the patient’s dignity. Caregiving encompasses the physical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.

2. Communicator: Communication is an integral to all nursing roles. Nurses communicate with the patient, support persons, other health professionals, and people in the community. In the role of communicator, nurses identify patient problems and then communicate these verbally or in writing to other members of the health team. The quality of a nurse’s communication is an important factor in nursing care.

3. Teacher: As a teacher, the nurse helps patients learn about their health and the health care procedures they need to perform to restore or maintain their health. The nurse assesses the patient’s learning needs and readiness to learn, sets specific learning goals in conjunction with the patient, enacts teaching strategies and measures learning.

4. Patient Advocate: Patient advocate acts to protect the patient. In this role the nurse may represent the patient’s needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the patient’s wishes for information to the physician. They also assist patients in exercising their rights and help them speak up for themselves.

5. Counselor: Counseling is a process of helping a patient to recognize and cope with stressful psychological or social problems, to developed improved interpersonal relationships, and to promote personal growth. It involves providing emotional, intellectual, and psychological support.

6. Change Agent: The nurse acts as a change agent when assisting others, that is, patients, to make modifications in their own behavior. Nurses also often act to make changes in a system such as clinical care.

7. Leader: A leader influences others to work together to accomplish a specific goal. The leader role can be employed at different levels; individual patient, family, groups of patients, colleagues, or the community. Effective leadership is a learned process requiring an understanding of the needs and goals that motivate people, the knowledge to apply the leadership skills, and the interpersonal skills to influence others.

8. Research consumer – nurses often use research to improve patient care. In a clinical area nurses need to:

a. Have some awareness of the process and language of research

b. Participate in identification of significant researchable problems

c. Be a perceptive consumer of research findings

d. Collaborate with the healthcare team

9. Safety Officer: The nurse’s primary commitment is to the health, well-being, and safety of the patient across the life span and in all settings in which health care needs are addressed. Safety is an essential and vital component of quality care.



Belief System: We the Nurses of Decatur Morgan Hospital Believe in…

1. Holistic and effective patient care that is based on scientific and ethical principles -nursing is a blend of art and science…it uses the mind as well as the heart.

2. Creating a work climate that nurtures and supports clinical expertise, education, and research while fostering the recruitment and retention of nursing staff who demonstrate the highest integrity, competence, and qualifications.

3. Providing nursing care that will achieve an optimal level of health and wellness, or when this is not possible, support the experience of loss and a peaceful death.

4. Fostering an environment that promotes respect, positive communication, and collaboration among all members – patient, family and healthcare team.

We also believe that…

5. We should make those we serve our highest priority.

6. We should be technically strong with a thirst for knowledge.

7. Because evidence is ever-changing and evolving, we must actively cultivate our own personal growth and professional development.

8. The character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge he/she possesses.

9. The cultural beliefs, ethnic background, and sexual orientation of a patient or family should be respected without showing discrimination.

10. We should promote health and prevent disease.

Job Summary:
To perform medical laboratory procedures and protocols as specified in policy and procedure manuals conforming to CAP, TJC, CLIA, and other regulatory guidelines under the direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory.

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

A. Performs, with proficiency, medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

1. Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs the procedures accurately and precisely

2. Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided.

3. Performs proficiency testing with results that consistently fall within the acceptable limits established by CAP

4. Practices infection control procedures for protection of self, patients and others

5. Performs daily and routine maintenance as required and notes any corrective action taken or problems encountered. Documents any unscheduled maintenance and notifies supervisor about it

6. Verifies that quality control values are valid before testing samples

7. Logs reagents as they are received and opened. Discards reagents and supplies at expiration dates and notifies supervisor. Rotates stock routinely to minimize waste

8. Keeps work area clean, neat and disinfected daily

9. Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies for identifying patients, collecting specimens and labeling specimens

10. Shows competence in performing blood collection duties when required.

11. Verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedures. Judges the adequacy of submitted specimens

12. Regularly demonstrates the ability to coordinate a simultaneous series of tests with accuracy and demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload. Organizes work so that procedures are performed within established turnaround times

13. Performs repeat tests when results are questionable or grossly abnormal and consults with supervisor or pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings. Investigates and/or repeats all “panic” and delta values

14. Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action

15. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of laboratory testing and recognizes abnormal trends in results. Is skilled in troubleshooting problems when they arise

16. Is proficient in all of the computer functions in the LIS and HIS necessary for performing the duties of a med tech

17. Recognizes and immediately reports any computer malfunction to supervisory personnel or follows the established protocol for reporting and troubleshooting computer problems

18. Enters tests results accurately in the laboratory computer system

19. Strives to remain current with technology of the job and the profession by undergoing retraining, in-services, continuing education programs and independent reading and learning

20. Participates in training students and new employees


Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

1. Education: Associates degree from an accredited school of Medical Technology -or-

2. Successfully meets the requirements for “Testing Personnel” as specified by CLIA 88 guidelines as amended in 1992 – and –

3. Successfully achieved a MLT or equilivant certification by ASCP, AMT or other nationally recognized certifying agency within one year of employment.

4. MLT’s with less than two years’ experience must have all results released reviewed by a Med Tech meeting CLIA 88 General Supervisor criteria within 24 hours.

5. A MLT hired prior to 2009 meeting CLIA 88 Testing Personnel requirements, but not passing their certification exam, can continue working as a MLT / MT Provisional but isn’t allowed to perform diagnostic Blood Bank procedures.

Experience:

Must meet all requirements for “Testing Personnel” as specified by CLIA ’88.

B. Follows required regulatory guidelines and acceptable practices

21. Follows CAP and other regulatory guidelines governing acceptable practice and protocol for laboratory practices

22. Is aware of Patient Safety Goals and strives to meet them

Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven,
individual to join the team as a Territory Recruiter in Madison, AL. This position is responsible for planning and scheduling blood drives including publicity, donor recognition and education.

OUR BENEFITS

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year
- Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
- Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
- Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
- Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards
- Access to wages prior to pay day
- CDL bonus program
- Bonus program for collections

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Manage assigned blood drive accounts
- Work to establish new accounts as directed by management
- Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual collection goals
- Schedule blood drives and determine accurate projections for each drive
- Recruit on-site as necessary by actively encouraging donations from potential donors in order to
meet daily projections
- Prepare and deliver promotional materials while coordinating with Corporate Marketing &
Recruitment staff as needed
- Develop rapport with blood drive chairperson of assigned donor group
- Effectively coordinate blood drives and handle concerns as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED
- Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements
- Must have consistent and reliable transportation
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills
- Positive and outgoing attitude
- Innovative problem solving ability
- Ability to follow moderately complex oral and written instructions
- Proficient in a variety of computer software applications

The ideal candidate will possess:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- Two years of sales or marketing experience
- CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 125 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 30 donor centers, 50 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and
to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related
activities.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $19.50 - $21.45 an hour. Criminal
background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and
responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall
within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any
other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with theFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a
disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to
request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to
corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-
driven, individual to join the team as a Phlebotomist in Madison, AL.

Our Benefits

-Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year
- Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
- Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
- Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
- Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards
- Access to wages prior to pay day
- CDL bonus program
- Bonus program for collections
- Holiday premium paid on certain holidays

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

- Perform phlebotomies and collect blood from donors according to LifeSouth Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP)
- Collect blood using automated instruments (once trained)
- Register donors for blood collection in the LifeSouth computer system (IBBIS)
- Determine donor eligibility based on the results of the donor interview and physical process
- Accurately identify donors in every step of the donation process
- Assist in recruitment, tele-recruitment and rescheduling of donors
- Convert donors to automated technology (apheresis) when appropriate
- Provide the highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED
- Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
- Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

- Previous customer service experience
- CDL holders preferred, additional compensation available

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 125 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 30 donor centers, 50 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and
to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related
activities.

This is a full-time position. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug
screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and
responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall
within the scope of the skills, knowledge, and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any
other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a
disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to
request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to
corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.