Training Instructor Salary in Marietta, GA

Overview The Rep Therapist Internal Agency is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Full Time Shift: Night Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Rep Therapist Internal Agency: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: WAB - Wellstar Administrative BuildingJob Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist, working under the direction of the RC Manager/Director, is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience. The RRT is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with significant independent decision-making and self-direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RRT is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RRT is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RRT addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. The therapist also participates in the education of new employees and others. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the Medical staff and Respiratory Care Leadership. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provides Customer Service - Completion of patient care, documentation and education - Team approach to service - Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment - Provides supportive environment for students and staff Administers Quality Patient Care - Performs patient assessment assessment for therapy - Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care - Delivers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen medical gas therapy - Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) - Performs arterial blood gas sampling analysis - Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers - Location Specific: - Assisting in invasive procedures (bronchoscopy, thoracentesis) - Cardiac Service procedures (EKG, Stress Test, Holter Monitoring) - Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe Quality Environment - Maintains and updates of electronic cardex - Maintains high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) - Supports Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care - Promotes evidence based practice - Reviews the revised and new DPPs Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an AMA approved training program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences (B.S. degree required). Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Basic Life Support 1.00 Required BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2.00 Required ACLS - Instructor 2.00 Required ACLS - Provisional 2.00 Required Registered Respiratory Therapi 3.00 Required Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr 4.00 Required NRP - Instructor 4.00 Required NRP-Provisional 4.00 Required Pediatric Adv Life Support 5.00 Required PALS - Instructor 5.00 Required PALS - Provisional 5.00 Required Respiratory Care Prof 6.00 Required Additional Licenses and Certifications:Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year of Experience Required and Minimum 2 years of Experience Preferred and RT inpatient experience Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relations with physicians and other health care personnel, and computer skills including familiarity with databases Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The Respiratory Therapist Lead KHC is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:PRN Shift: Day Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Respiratory Therapist Lead KHC: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: Kennestone HospitalJob Summary: Responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of an assigned shift using independent judgment to assure successful and safe delivery of care. Facilitates onboarding and precepting under the guidance of their direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care, medication administration and ensuring equipment resources and function. This role may require the duty of a patient assignment. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift. NOTE: New Hires (After 11/13/2022): Must have one or more of the following NBRC Credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C certifications prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board). Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Leadership and Collaboration - Leads the shift a. Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments b. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge c. Communicates with direct leader any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance d. Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals. e. Assigns shift workload and preceptors f. Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity g. Maintains daily equipment function and calibration Innovation and Customer Care 2. Provides resources and support a. Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job b. Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels. c. Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary d. Assist with orientation training for new employees and student clinical rotations e. Assist with annual skill competencies f. Communicates educational needs of staff (i.e. huddles, new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff Maintains staff education records - Professional Development a. Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care b. Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to direct leader. c. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation - Exemplary Practice Quality Outcomes a. Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability b. Demonstrates excellence in Respiratory Care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care. c. Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Required Associate's Degree (Must have completed at least 100 credit hours towards B.S degree) Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Respiratory Care Prof 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Upon Hire Required BLS - Instructor 2.00 Upon Hire Required BLS - Provisional 2.00 Upon Hire Required Registered Respiratory Therapi 3.00 Required Reg Pulmonary Function Tech 4.00 Preferred Adult Critical Care Specialist 4.00 Preferred Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist 4.00 Preferred Asthma Educator Specialist 4.00 Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support 5.00 within 180 Days Required ACLS - Instructor 5.00 within 180 Days Required ACLS - Provisional 5.00 within 180 Days Required Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr 6.00 within 180 Days Preferred NRP - Instructor 6.00 within 180 Days Preferred 6.00 within 180 Days Preferred Pediatric Adv Life Support 7.00 within 180 Days Required PALS - Instructor 7.00 within 180 Days Required PALS - Provisional 7.00 within 180 Days Required Additional Licenses and Certifications:Required Minimum Experience: Current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years' clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility Required Required Minimum Skills:Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The West Team NICU-Nights is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Part Time Shift: Various Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a West Team NICU-Nights: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: 1800 Parkway CenterJob Summary:The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable, able to function independently, and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures, while supporting service excellence goals.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:- Clinical Skills a. Provides care during the ante-, intra-, and post-partum periods of pregnancy, labor, and delivery b. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice and ensuring care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes c. Able to use critical thinking skills d. Able to deliver patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations e. Administers patient medications per system policy and procedure f. Performs required pre-procedure preparation and safety checks g. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique h. Demonstrates IV administration competence and maintenance i. Partners with the patient and significant other (as appropriate) using appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care.- Quality and Patient Safety a. Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e. Armband, DOB, verbal identification b. Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker c. Verifies Written Order(s), seeks clarification is unclear d. Understands and complies with verbal order RBAC and performs necessary follow-up with written order e. Completes preprocedural verification/time out f. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems' safety absolutes- Job Responsibilities a. Must be flexible with hours to meet department needs b. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. c. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members d. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment e. Knows existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable, cooperative, and emotionally stable. f. Introduces self to patient, significant other, family and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting g. Transports patients as needed h. Provides privacy and comfort for patient i. Answers department phone using proper scripting j. Performs QA/QC functions as needed k. Maintains current successful completion of BLS, ACLS, and NRP l. Participates in in-service/training/staff meetings for LD staff as appropriate m. Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed. n. Performs daily emergency and in-room checksPatient Education a. Responsible for patient, family/support system education Provides post procedural home care instructions as needed.Required Minimum Education:Diploma from an accredited nursing program Graduate of an accredited/approved School of Nursing RequiredBachelor's Degree (BSN) preferred; National certification in area of specialty preferred. PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 RequiredRN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 RequiredBasic Life Support 2.00 RequiredBLS - Instructor 2.00 RequiredBLS - Provisional 2.00 RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Prvdr 3.00 RequiredNRP - Instructor 3.00 RequiredNRP-Provisional 3.00 RequiredAdditional Licenses and Certifications:Required Minimum Experience:Minimum 2 years current experience in specified area of practicecurrent experience in specified area of practice RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write and speak English languageoptimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skillsStrong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner;Possess excellent time management skills;practices nursing using evidence and analytical skillspossess strong critical thinking skillsShare the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The RN L&D WEST Day is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Part Time Shift: Day Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a RN L&D WEST Day: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: 1800 Parkway CenterJob Summary: The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable, able to function independently, and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures, while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: - Clinical Skills a. Provides care during the ante-, intra-, and post-partum periods of pregnancy, labor, and delivery b. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice and ensuring care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes c. Able to use critical thinking skills d. Able to deliver patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations e. Administers patient medications per system policy and procedure f. Performs required pre-procedure preparation and safety checks g. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique h. Demonstrates IV administration competence and maintenance i. Partners with the patient and significant other (as appropriate) using appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care. - Quality and Patient Safety a. Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e. Armband, DOB, verbal identification b. Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker c. Verifies Written Order(s), seeks clarification is unclear d. Understands and complies with verbal order RBAC and performs necessary follow-up with written order e. Completes preprocedural verification/time out f. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems' safety absolutes - Job Responsibilities a. Must be flexible with hours to meet department needs b. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. c. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members d. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment e. Knows existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable, cooperative, and emotionally stable. f. Introduces self to patient, significant other, family and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting g. Transports patients as needed h. Provides privacy and comfort for patient i. Answers department phone using proper scripting j. Performs QA/QC functions as needed k. Maintains current successful completion of BLS, ACLS, and NRP l. Participates in in-service/training/staff meetings for LD staff as appropriate m. Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed. n. Performs daily emergency and in-room checks - Patient Education a. Responsible for patient, family/support system education b. Provides post procedural home care instructions as needed. Required Minimum Education: Diploma from an accredited nursing program in nursing or graduate of accredited/approved school of Nursing Required or Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Required RN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Required BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr 3.00 Required NRP - Instructor 3.00 Required NRP-Provisional 3.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 Required ACLS - Provisional 4.00 Required ACLS - Instructor 4.00 Required Additional Licenses and Certifications: National certification in area of specialty Preferred Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required; Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; Possess excellent time management skills; practice nursing using evidence and analytical skills possess strong critical thinking skills. Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The Supervisor Cardiac Device Specialist is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Full Time Shift: Day Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Supervisor Cardiac Device Specialist: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: 55 Whitcher StreetJob Summary: The Supervisor, Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CD-4) works under the direction of the Medical Director of CIED Clinic/EP Clinic, Director of Practice Operation, EP Practice Manager, and Nurse Manger. The supervisor provides oversight of remote and in-person monitoring for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED). The supervisor collaborates with Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, Advanced practice practitioners, cardiac device specialists, cardiac device technologists, nurses, and other members of the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. The supervisor plans and oversees staff activities to ensure individualized, high quality, and safe patient care through a multidisciplinary team approach and by promoting EP/CIED competency of staff. The supervisor promotes a healthy work environment through ongoing recruitment, development, and retention of the Cardiac Device Technicians/Specialists, while ensuring that the technicians/specialists are practicing within their scope and adhering to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. The CD-4 is an allied healthcare professional who provides direct patient care by optimizing individual therapy delivered by the patient's cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED). Works in partnership with the patient by assessing patient symptoms, analyzing heart rhythms, interrogating, and providing expert level reprogramming of cardiac implantable electronic devices. Provides direct patient care in-person and via remote monitoring. Works with various brands of CIED using the most up to date standards. Composes accurate report of device interrogation and reprogramming for final approval by Cardiac Electrophysiologist. Documents pertinent clinical data in the electronic health record. The CD-4 is an expert level position with supervisory responsibilities which requires prior experience and specialized training to obtain this position. Requires maintenance of certification with the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Allied Professional Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) exam, or an equivalent examination. Requires maintenance of certification to provide this level of patient care. The CD-4 works independently and supervises the Cardiac Device Team (CD-1, CD-2, CD-3). This is a Leadership Job Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Human Resources Management - Adheres to WellStar Health System's human resource policy and procedures. - Manages and applies such policies and procedures consistently with input from EP Practice Manager and DPO. - Participate in the hiring process with input from EP Practice Manager. - Appropriately delegates responsibilities to staff and provides oversight. Leadership - Plans, organizes, and facilitates staff to provide patient care; evaluates outcomes; ensures customer satisfaction; oversees the departments' daily staffing requirements; orients staff to their job responsibilities; provides leadership in problem solving. - Assists with staff recruitment; ensures an orientation plan for new staff members; provides timely feedback; evaluates need for staff education/training; schedules in-service/training as needed; serves as liaison with physicians and management. - Implements and interprets organizational policies and procedures as well as CIED standards and regulations. - Utilize evidence-based methods to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives. - Works with EP Practice Manager, EP MD, and EP APP Lead in development of CIED competencies. - Leads check-off process of annual competencies for staff. - In conjunction with EP Practice Manager, ensures all staff maintains appropriate credentials and/or licensure. - Attends regular EP Operations Team meetings. Professional Responsibility - Exemplary Practice and Outcomes oThe Supervisor, Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CD-4) is an allied healthcare professional who is trained to analyze and reprogram various brands of implantable loop recorders, pacemakers, and defibrillators independently to provide safe and effective therapy to patients via cardiac implantable electronic devices. The CD-4 is a supervisor who oversees a team of cardiac device technicians (CD-1), cardiac device specialists (CD-2) and certified cardiac device specialists (CD-3) to ensure the highest quality care is delivered to our population of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED). oPromotes care that is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. Partners with the patient and significant others as appropriate. oPromotes patient education regarding the purpose of CIED, living with CIED, expectations regarding life changes, requirements for routine monitoring, and future surgery for generator changes with or without lead revision or upgrades. oCoordinates the delivery and documentation of patient-centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. Promotes a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. oPersonally efficient and ensures device team competency in evaluating underlying heart rhythms, assessing applicable patient symptoms, reviewing pertinent medical history, evaluating CIED electrograms, interrogating normal and abnormal device function, troubleshooting device issues, establishing clinical correlation to device function, reviewing and updating algorithms, reprogramming device for optional function and patient response, and effectively reporting findings and changes to physician and/or allied healthcare professionals. Ensure device team provides safe and effective therapy to patients via cardiac implantable electronic devices. oResponsible for reviewing and approving device interrogation reports of the entire CIED team at routine intervals and as needed to ensure quality. oFollows best practice guidelines and practice protocols established by Wellstar Center for Cardiac Care and the Cardiac Electrophysiology Operations team. oPractices using current CIED industry practice standards. - Teamwork and Collaboration oDemonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. oCommunicate with patients and vendors to assist enrolling, troubleshooting, and ordering equipment to ensure remote connectivity and continuity of care. oCoordinate and lead device team as they troubleshoot CIEDs and resolve problems, working with physicians and industry representatives as needed. Offer solutions as applicable to the team for CIED programming. oPromotes the completion of timely, concise, and accurate documentation for EP MD final review. oEscalate device problems, patient symptoms, acute/ urgent issues to the attention of the APP or physician, and document all within electronic medical record (EMR) and CIED database. oOversee the status of all CIED patients, registering the patient and CIED internally in clinic database and with the manufacturer. oOversee remote CIED monitoring including scheduling (in-person and remote), downloading clinical information, analyzing transmissions, and importing to database for physician review. oWorks with manager, physicians, APP's, and device team to ensure protocols remain current and are followed in the CIED clinic(s). oManages CIED recall notices from CIED manufacturers. - Professional Development and Initiative oOversees all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and population specific education. oServes as a preceptor and/or mentor for other cardiac device specialists and technicians to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment. oIndependently interrogates/ reprograms CIED and supervises the device team as they interrogate/reprogram patients in clinic or via remote monitoring. oMaintains an expert understanding and application of the technical aspects of cardiac device function to specific patient care, which includes identifying arrhythmias, assessing symptoms, reviewing patients' cardiac history and applicable medications, and effectively reporting findings from the cardiac device to the pertinent allied healthcare profession and/or physician. oParticipate in continued medical education regarding updates to cardiac implantable devices. - Evidence Based Practice and Research oPromotes evidence-based practice, clinical research, and performance improvement in cardiac device management. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. oUpholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards. oParticipates in data collection and poses relevant clinical questions to advance evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. oOversee and teach device team to take appropriate action with CIED programming and CIED-related patient care based upon best practice guidelines. - Resources and Support oProactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum while also giving direct patient care. oParticipates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with Practice Managers and/or Clinical Services and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes for relevant patient populations. oSupports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Maintains process for manufacturer recalls and follows CIED recall requirements under direction of EP cardiologist. oUtilizes industry manufacturer resources, ACC/HRS approved guidelines, practices guidelines, etc. Practice Operations - Maintains appropriate staffing (i.e., staff scheduling and coverage; time and attendance; etc.) and use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to determine how to best support and/or supplement the device team to include participating in device monitoring and patient care activities as needed. - Manages applicable supplies (i.e., ordering, rotating stock, etc.) at par levels to achieve practice goals. - Contributes to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence. Compliance and Risk Management - The Supervisor, Certified Cardiac Device Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, optimization, and upgrading of all CIED digital platforms, CIED integrations with electronic health record, CIED related integrations between Wellstar IT and industry applications/programmers, and CIED remote monitoring vendor services. The supervisor is responsible for all CIED related software and hardware updates as well as management of all CIED industry recalls and safety advisories. - Supports and applies a working knowledge of WellStar Health System's Standard and Department Policies and Procedures, as well as policies and procedures specific to the Medical Group. - Upholds all applicable regulatory agency guidelines. - Participate in clinical site assessments. Job Titles Reporting to this Job:Trust/Engagement: Builds a culture of trust and engagement as reflected in the Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey at a direct report, workgroup and hospital/entity level. Holds leaders accountable for behaviors that create trust and engagement. Performs all duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that reflects the values of WellStar. Maintains and strengthens relationships with physicians and assures their involvement in developing systems to assure the growth of the service and the cost effective delivery of quality patient care in a manner that fosters patient and employee satisfaction. Results Oriented Leadership: Sets challenging and productive goals for team. Holds team accountable for actions while providing leadership and motivation. Provides resources and support, Uses checkpoints and data to track progress, setting up system and processes to measure results. Collaboration and Partnership:Required Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required and Associate or Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences i.e. Nursing, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, or other health sciences. Preferred and A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of cardiac pacing and/or electrophysiology with direct exposure to patient cases in the clinical or industry setting. Preferred and Certification with the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Allied Professional Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) exam, or an equivalent examination. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Basic Life Support 1.00 Required BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2.00 Required ACLS - Instructor 2.00 Required ACLS - Provisional 2.00 Required Additional Licenses and Certifications: IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) Certification Required Allied Professional Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) exam, or an equivalent examination Required Required Minimum Experience: Basic ECG and cardiac rhythm recognition Required and Minimum 3 years Experience in the field of cardiac pacing and/or electrophysiology with direct CIED exposure in the clinical or industry setting. (Experience in managing CIED remote monitoring preferred but not required.) Required and Minimum 3 years Experience with complex arrhythmia recognition, interrogating, and programming implantable cardiac devices. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to implement knowledge of health care and medical procedures, interpersonal/human relations skills, attentiveness to detail, interact positively with staff, providers, and patients, manage time efficiently, delegate, and team building skills are required. Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. The employee should also be able to adhere to the Wellstar Credo and Code of Conduct. Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The Medical Assistant (CMA) Training Program is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Full Time Shift: Various Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Medical Assistant (CMA) Training Program: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: Kennestone HospitalAre you Certified as a Nursing Assistant Or Front Office Specialist with Wellstar WMG and interested in taking your career to the next level as a Certified Medical Assistant? Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care while making an impact on patient lives and the community? Wellstar's four-month Certified Medical Assistant Training Program will help you get there. Join our 2024 Cohorts!Job Summary:The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Trainee will be responsible for successfully completing a CMA training program with a Wellstar academic partner or through a Wellstar training program. The CMA Trainee will receive training through classroom (virtual and/or in person) and clinical sessions that will develop skills in communication, interpersonal skills, infection control, safety, preparing patients for examinations, assisting during treatments, and coordinating tests and follow-up care.Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, or certified medical assistant, the CMA Trainee role is designed to provide an experiential learning opportunity for students to evolve towards skilled practice through the acquisition of basic clinical skills and advancing their knowledge related to patient care. Upon successful completion of this program, the CMA Trainee will be prepared to successfully pass a certification exam through an approved medical assisting credentialing body.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:- Responsible for attending required classes, completing course work in a timely manner and remaining engaged for duration of the CMA Trainee program. Note: Throughout the duration of the course, scope of duties while working in the clinic does NOT include medication administration and/or participation in the medication validation or process. Scope is also restricted as it relates to the performance of any invasive procedure as defined as a medical procedure that invades (enters) the body, usually by cutting or puncturing the skin or by inserting instruments into the body. The only exception would be point of care testing specimen collection via capillary blood, pharyngeal and nasal swab methods, subject to successful completion of Initial Competency Assessment (ICA).Required Minimum Education:High school diploma or equivalentRequiredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):Basic Life Support 1.00 Upon Hire RequiredBLS - Instructor 0.00 Upon Hire RequiredBLS - Provisional 0.00 Upon Hire RequiredCert Nurse Assistant 2.00 PreferredAdditional Licenses and Certifications:Required Minimum Experience:Minimum 1 year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (with current certification)Required orMinimum 1 year one (1) year of experience in an administrative front office support role within the Wellstar Medical Group (WMG) RequiredGraduates of the Wellstar Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Trainee program must serve a minimum of one year in the CNA role at Wellstar before becoming eligible for this program.PreferredRequired Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write and speak the English language.Clear verbal and written communication.Ability to follow detailed directions.Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.Basic computer skills required; Ability to enter information into an electronic medical record.Ability to work individually and as part of a team.Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.Ability to multi-task essential.Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The RN L&D WEST N Day is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Full Time Shift: Various Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a RN L&D WEST N Day: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: 1800 Parkway CenterJob Summary:The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable, able to function independently, and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures, while supporting service excellence goals.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:- Clinical Skills a. Provides care during the ante-, intra-, and post-partum periods of pregnancy, labor, and delivery b. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice and ensuring care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes c. Able to use critical thinking skills d. Able to deliver patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations e. Administers patient medications per system policy and procedure f. Performs required pre-procedure preparation and safety checks g. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique h. Demonstrates IV administration competence and maintenance i. Partners with the patient and significant other (as appropriate) using appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care.- Quality and Patient Safety a. Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e. Armband, DOB, verbal identification b. Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker c. Verifies Written Order(s), seeks clarification is unclear d. Understands and complies with verbal order RBAC and performs necessary follow-up with written order e. Completes preprocedural verification/time out f. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems' safety absolutes- Job Responsibilities a. Must be flexible with hours to meet department needs b. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. c. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members d. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment e. Knows existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable, cooperative, and emotionally stable. f. Introduces self to patient, significant other, family and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting g. Transports patients as needed h. Provides privacy and comfort for patient i. Answers department phone using proper scripting j. Performs QA/QC functions as needed k. Maintains current successful completion of BLS, ACLS, and NRP l. Participates in in-service/training/staff meetings for LD staff as appropriate m. Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed. n. Performs daily emergency and in-room checks- Patient Education a. Responsible for patient, family/support system education b. Provides post procedural home care instructions as needed.Required Minimum Education:Diploma from an accredited nursing program in nursing or graduate of accredited/approved school of Nursing Required orBachelor's Degree BSN PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 RequiredRN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 RequiredBasic Life Support 2.00 RequiredBLS - Instructor 2.00 RequiredBLS - Provisional 2.00 RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Prvdr 3.00 RequiredNRP - Instructor 3.00 RequiredNRP-Provisional 3.00 RequiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 RequiredACLS - Provisional 4.00 RequiredACLS - Instructor 4.00 RequiredAdditional Licenses and Certifications:National certification in area of specialty PreferredRequired Minimum Experience:Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write and speak English language,optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills;Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner;Possess excellent time management skills;practice nursing using evidence and analytical skillspossess strong critical thinking skills.Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The Coordinator Patient Simulation is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Full Time Shift: Day Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Coordinator Patient Simulation: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: 1800 Parkway CenterJob Summary: The Patient Simulation Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and day to day operations of the WellStar Advanced Patient Simulation Center (APSC) and Clinical Skills Labs (CSL). Coordinator is responsible for developing, planning, and coordinating Simulations for the system. The Coordinator will provide for simulation related maintenance, repair and supplies for the system. The coordinator will partner with clinical experts to provide educational activities and simulation education which ensures competency. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Administration and Operations - Act as liaison for the system with manufacturers of the simulators and related technologies. - Maintain current knowledge of simulator capabilities, development, and scenario programming. - Oversee the creation and maintenance of a master simulation training schedule for the system. - Oversee the scheduling of instructors/trainers and personnel involved with all training /classes. - Leadership role in the initial and ongoing development of the APSC and CSL. - Monitor the daily operations of system simulators to ensure efficiency and effective utilization of resources. - Oversee and record the simulation costs for equipment and supplies for the system. - Develop and maintain all files related to simulation utilization for the system. Maintenance and Inventory: - Provide maintenance, minor repair, and security of simulators across the system and associated lab equipment and troubleshooting simulator software and hardware. - Set up and maintain Simulation equipment for the system. - Coordinate major repairs of simulation equipment with manufacturers for the system. - Order and maintain inventory of equipment and supplies necessary to operate all clinical programs. - Program upgraded software and new scenarios into simulator computer, revise old scripts to meet the goals of a particular session or audience's level of experience and set up directories for each simulator instructor. Educational Activities: - Train and assist professional personnel in the incorporation of simulation and other learning technologies into curricula, including programming, development of educational materials, structure of the session, selection of appropriate equipment, and use of survey instruments. - Provide technical assistance to instructors/staff utilizing simulation throughout the system. - Prepare equipment necessary for simulator and other learning technologies sessions (e.g. lay out intubation equipment, airway management tools and anesthesia drugs, set up accounts and passwords) and participate in the scenarios as different role-playing parts. - Independently operate simulator scenarios and prepare participants. - Partner with subject matter experts to apply knowledge of clinical skills, physiology and pharmacology in the creation of simulator scenarios and associated documentation supplies - Participate in the development and implementation of simulator and other learning technologies research studies and coordinate data management. - Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging technologies, including basic theory, design and implementation, by maintaining a literature base, evaluating new equipment and materials, and participating in educational opportunities related to patient simulation. Management Activities: - Creates opportunities for stakeholder input through the formation of advisory groups, ad hoc groups, and surveys. - Provides input to budget formation and adheres to annual capital and operating budgets. - Develops and monitors clinical learning standards, policies, and procedures. - Recruits, develops, leads, and evaluates staff on simulator operations competency Develops, delivers, supports all education programs within Organizational Learning as needed in areas of content expertise. Required Minimum Education: Associate's Degree of Science Degree in related discipline Required and Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Cert Medical Assistant 1.00 Required Respiratory Care Prof 1.00 Required Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Required RN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Required BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.00 Preferred ACLS - Instructor 3.00 Preferred ACLS - Provisional 3.00 Preferred Additional Licenses and Certifications:Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years technology experience, simulation software and hardware, MS applications and MAC Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to prioritize multiple projects. Able to learn new technologies Attention to detail. Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The Perinatal Sonographer - Kennestone OB/GYN Maternal Fetal Medicine is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Full Time Shift: Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Perinatal Sonographer - Kennestone OB/GYN Maternal Fetal Medicine: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: 780 Church StreetJob Summary: Responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, level II ultrasounds for the diagnosis of complex fetal anomalies including, but not limited to cardiac defects, intracranial defects, and other systemic defects. Assist and perform ultrasounds during guided procedures, such as genetic amniocentesis, amnioreductions, and chorionic villus sampling. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and correctly position patient for the procedure. Must be able to provide proper high-level disinfection of probes. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Perinatal Sonographer Specific Role Competencies: - Education a. Maintenance of lifelong certification. b. Provide guidance for general OB/GYN sonographers. c. Obtain and maintain the following certifications: fetal echo, nuchal translucency, CLEAR within 3 years. - Effective Communication a. Verbal communication with physician, genetic counselor and team regarding ultrasound findings. b. Maintenance of Excel spreadsheet, tracking diagnoses. - Efficiency a. Subject matter expert regarding specific ultrasound machines. b. Organization of ultrasound reports. - AIUM Certification a. Active involvement and ability to assist practice in AIUM Certification by providing properly labeled and clear scans and following protocols. Core Competencies: Equipment - Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation, and that image quality is maintained. - Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. - Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care - Verifies proper clinician order for procedure. - Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. - Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately. - Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. - Responds to emergency situations and maintenance of life support equipment. - Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. - Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. - Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure. - Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure. - Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. - Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. - Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. - Uses critical thinking skills. - Dialogs with patient/family. - Asks clarifying questions. - Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. - Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate. - Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care. - Preps the patient for the procedure. - Demonstrates and understands sterile technique. Education and Communication - Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members. - Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. - Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. - Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. - Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. - Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. - Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control - Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits - Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. - Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed. - Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiograph are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. - Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. - Prints completed log sheet from teleradiograph and submits to Radiologist, if applicable - Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies Operations - Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition. - Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. - Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. - Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. If needed. - Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage. - Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services. - Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems. - Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers. - Ability to operate all workstations associated with the US department. - Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS. - Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards. - Takes call when necessary. - Any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education: graduate of an accredited sonography program Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Basic Life Support 1.00 Required BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required Registered Medical Sonographer 2.00 Required ARRT Sonography 2.00 Required Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI 2.00 Required Additional Licenses and Certifications: Fetal Echocardiogram Certified within 3 years Required and Nuchal Translucency Certified within 3 years Required and CLEAR Certified within 3 years Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatal Sonography Required Required Minimum Skills: Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to always exhibit excellent customer service skills. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of "customers", including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors. Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure. Must be able to communicate effectively with Physician and Genetic Counselor. Must be able to effectively perform the following: transvaginal ultrasounds for evaluation of cervical insufficiency, 3D and 4D ultrasonography for evaluation of complex facial, spine, and cardiac defects, first trimester nuchal translucency ultrasounds for early genetic evaluation. Must be able to effectively participate in the following: Assist MFM physicians and other sonographer(s) in AIUM accreditation, creation and updating of fetal care conference lists for coordination of care by nurse navigators and MFM providers, educate and guide general OB/GYN sonographers in the network. Cover inpatient ultrasound call as needed. Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Overview The Medical Assistant (CMA) - OB/GYN is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. Schedule:Full Time Shift: Day Shift Level: 6+ years of experience Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Medical Assistant (CMA) - OB/GYN: Collaborative Time Efficient Organized Critical Thinker Attention to Detail Compassionate Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay. Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future. Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!. Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust. Job Details Facility: Wellstar Kennestone OB/GYNOverviewThe Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician, Clinical Lead, Clinical NurseSupervisor, Nurse Supervisor and/or Office Manager. Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms inadvance. Provides care for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing patient for exams,assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in the medicalrecord. Assists with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family. Demonstrates competency andskills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatricpopulations. Performs other duties as necessary related to front office registration, laboratory testing, andradiology functions within a specialty setting.ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential Functions Clinical and Non-Clinical Duties and Expectationsa.Register patient upon entrance to facilityb.Perform all necessary registration operationsc.Prepare equipment and rooms and aid physician with treatment of patientsd.Perform vitals and other duties to prep patientse.Rotate among various clinical and non-clinical service areas such as lab, x-ray, and front officef.Main safety needs of the patientg.Cross train other team members Diagnostic Imaging Duties and Expectationsa.Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist clinical team and physicians in treatment of the patients.b.Prepare and position the patients for imaging procedures ensuring all proper techniques including radiation protection.c.Obtain optimum views as ordered by the physiciand.Process images and review for proper identification and quality control.e.Cross train other team membersf.Complete and maintain logs, reports, and documentation Laboratory Duties and Expectationsa.Properly start lab equipment daily and maintain daily logs and documentation requestedb.Perform laboratory tests according to orders and instructionsc.Draw blood samples from patients and perform Point of Care testingd.Order and stock supplies weeklye.Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelinesf.Cross train other team members Patient Liaisona.Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. b.Always partners with the patient and significant others and/or family (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g.,Huddles; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and explanation of physicians instructions ); keeping the patient at ease in the physician's office, and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care. c.Practices using current clinical practice standards. Team Work and Collaborationa.Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (huddles, interdisciplinary rounds); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. b.B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Professional Development and Initiative a.Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population specific education. b.May be asked to serve as a preceptor for onboarding Medical Assistants/students and is an exemplary role model for all staff or students for all disciplines to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling professionalism and creating a healthy work environment. Evidence Based Practice and Research a.Promotes Evidence based practice, in regards to safe, quality patient care. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products. b.Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems' safety absolutes. May serve as practice Safety Coach.c.Participates in data collection poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support a.Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. b.Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., relevant patient populations). c.Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. QualificationsRequired Minimum EducationHigh school diploma and/or equivalent Required or Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program Preferred or Graduate from a newly formed medical assistant program in which the program has the intent to seek CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation Preferred Required Minimum Experience Work experience in a practice setting preferred. Preferred or Specific experience in practice specialty may be required. Required or Radiology experience preferred, and/or will provide training within first sixty days. Preferred or Phlebotomy certification preferred, and/or will provide training within first sixty days. Preferred Required Minimum SkillsRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)Basic Life Support Required BLS - Instructor Required BLS - Provisional Required Cert Medical Assistant Required Additional Licenses and CertificationsShare the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.Our Values We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice