Job Summary:
The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing radiological examinations as required by staff physicians.
Schedule:
• Varied shifts
• Available to be on call according to schedule
Essential Job Functions:
• Provides technologist services for CT, General x-ray and C-Arm as needed.
• Works with the PACS system
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Regular and prompt work-site attendance.
• Other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Active certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Must possess a Wisconsin radiographer license
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
• Previous experience as a Radiology Technologist in a hospital environment is preferred
• Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance with them
If interested, please apply on our website at www.oakleafsurgical.com or submit an updated resume to pbuss@oakleafsurgical.com.
OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL
.8 Radiology Technologist II
Job Summary:
The Dietary Aide is under general supervision of the Dietary Manager and assists with meal preparation, dining room assistance, dishwashing and cleaning of the kitchen. Assists in the kitchen area prior to, during, and after meals are served to patients, staff and visitors. Assists in maintaining the kitchen work areas, and keep equipment, utensils and serving areas clean and orderly.
Essential Job Functions:
• Assists cooks with meal preparation, as directed
• Takes food orders via telephone and fax
• Washes hands before handling food to be served, before touching clean dishes and utensils, and after touching anything soiled
• Carries out certain duties routinely without direction such as wrapping silverware and filling condiment containers in the dining rooms
• Properly operates the dish machine to wash dishes, glasses, cups, trays and silverware
• Washes pots, pans and processing equipment
• Maintains daily cleaning tasks and makes sure they are completed to regulations of state and federal agencies. Cleans dish machine and dish room area
• Cleans and sanitizes food delivery equipment
• Completes the final clean-up in the dish washing are to include the pot and pan area, cleaning floor, floor mats and drains. Makes sure all sinks are cleaned out and counter tops are cleaned and sanitized
• Verifies meal requests for accuracy, before leaving the kitchen and when delivering patient and guest meals
• Helps prepare, portion, wrap, cover, date mark, label and refrigerate food for meal(s) assigned
• Sets up trays and serving carts according to established procedures, delivers to all areas of the hospital and notifies staff. Helps clear trays from rooms and scrapes waste into trash cans
• Uses food preparation equipment properly, cleans and stores appropriately, and reports repairs if needed
• Records dish machine, refrigerator, freezer, sanitizing solution and food temperatures daily
• Assists in keeping kitchen floor dry, wiping or mopping up spills immediately
• Helps stock supply shelves in storage area and assists with putting away food supplies when deliveries arrive
• Attends mandatory inservice education meetings and applies information to job tasks.
• Reports any evidence of pests or rodents in kitchen area to Dietary Manager
• Maintains exemplary customer service principles for efficient food preparation and delivery
• Assures personal compliance to all state and federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety
• Assures personal compliance to patient’s rights
• Complies with the schedule established by the Dietary Manager and communicates any concerns
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills and abilities
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a professional manner and cooperatively with co-workers
• Communicates effectively with co-workers and others
• Displays a positive attitude toward job and others
• Has the ability to work additional hours and in different positions if needed
• Regular and prompt work-site attendance
• Completes all other tasks and related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
• Ability to read, write, perform basic counting duties, and understand directions
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Presents a positive attitude and a spirit of teamwork at all times while working in the department
• Wisconsin ServSafe Certification must be completed and obtained within six (6) months of employment
If you are interested, please apply online at www.oakleafsurgical.com or submit an updated resume to pbuss@oakleafsurgical.com.
OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL
1.0 Dietary Aide (Varied Shifts - Every Other Weekend)
Dr. Kunle Onade is our featured physician for this weeks #OakLeafPhysicianFriday. Dr. Onade began his schooling at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he studied Chemical Engineering. He moved to Durham, North Carolina to Duke University and earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering and then on to Stanford University in California to earn his Doctorate degree.
Specializations: Dermatology
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 715.839.9280 or 800.972.6569.
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Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Surgical Services Manager and at the direction of Registered Nurses; the CNA supports the care of surgical patients.
Essential Job Functions:
• Transports patients and equipment, assists with preparation of pre-op/PACU/OR, and properly cleaning of any area of the facility according to policy and procedures
• Demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic technique, handling of specimens and biohazard material, and universal precautions
• Ability to be self-directed; demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and receptiveness to change; seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed
• Fosters an attitude of teamwork and willingness to assist others in performing other job duties as requested
• Sets priorities, responds timely to issues which require a decision, and ensures desired results are achieved by means of consistent follow through
• Participates in the turnover of cases, preparing patients for admission and discharge.
• Demonstrates skills as a team player. Assist others in preparation of the clinical areas and participating in patient care as directed
• Provides safe patient transfers
• Protects patients’ sensitivities and the right to privacy
• Demonstrates proper technique with pre-operative scrubs and clipping of hair as requested
• Accurately checks patient vital signs and height and weight and reports them to the RN in a timely manner as requested by RN
• Able to remove IV catheters as requested by RN
• Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment, adheres to all safety and infection control requirements
• Participates in quality improvement activities as requested
• Demonstrates strong communication skills with patients, families, and staff
• Orders supplies and restocks the unit as needed
• Assists with setting up necessary patient appointments, labs, tests, or transfers as ordered by the physician
• Preparation, compilation and maintenance of patient records
• Greets new patients and or visitors and directs them to the appropriate resource
• Regular and prompt work-site attendance
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Current CNA licensure in the State of Wisconsin
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
If interested, please apply online at www.oakleafsurgical.com or submit a resume to pbuss@oakleafsurgical.com.
OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL
.6 Short Stay Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Summary:
The Short Stay RN will perform in a variety of care areas. The Pre-Op nurse is responsible for setting up the care of the patient. Creates and maintains a safe environment for the patient’s procedure or surgery. The Nurse directs the nursing care through assessment, outcome identification, planning and evaluation skills and coordinates activities of the surgical team for the benefit of the patient. The Procedure nurse directs and/or provides professional perioperative nursing care for patients across the age continuum. The Nurse utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care and manages all nursing care within the procedure room, observing the procedural team from a broad perspective, and assisting the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient. The PACU nurse assesses and documents patient’s status post procedure and provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to condition and type of anesthesia administered and monitors patient and informs MD and anesthesia provider of any observed complications. The Short Stay RN educates and provides post-op instructions and information.
Essential Job Functions:
• Plans and directs all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
• Provides high quality nursing care through patient assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• The RN exhibits accuracy in recording, interpreting, and responding to a continuous stream of data and serves as the guardian of the patient’s well-being by utilizing critical thinking skills
• Describes the perioperative experience to the patient and significant other including what to expect before, during, and after procedure
• Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for pre-op testing
• Performs all preoperative testing needed the day of surgery, i.e. labs, EKG
• Reports abnormal values to anesthesiologist and surgeon in a timely manner
• Performs a surgical site identification and verifies consent on every patient
• Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents the patient record
• Informs the patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
• Determines that the patient and significant other understand the conditions that require immediate care and the method to obtain immediate care
• Assists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
• Competent in conscious sedation according to hospital policy
• Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens
• Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
• Inventories all patient belongings preoperatively
• Reports all occurrences in a timely manner
• Regular and prompt work-site attendance
• Performs other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
• Previous perioperative or general nursing experience is preferred
• Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them
If interested, please apply online at www.oakleafsurgical.com or submit a resume to pbuss@oakleafsurgical.com.
OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL
.8 Short Stay Registered Nurse
A reminder of our current safety procedures and policies, only over-night stay patients are allowed, one visitor per patient per hospitalization.
Please review our other policies below. Current as of
10.12.2020
Dr. Paul J. Ruh is our featured physician for this weeks #OakLeafPhysicianFriday. Dr. Ruh received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1991. Dr. Ruh is Board Certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Paul Ruh brings a thoughtful approach to treating patients. He combines a keen technical knowledge of digestive disorders with a kind heart and attentive demeanor to deliver superior medical care.
Specializations: Gastroenterology and Hepatology
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 715.552.7303.
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