Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex Ultrasound Imaging equipment. Is cognizant of age specific standards. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound imaging in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic workup.</li><ul><li>1.1 Follows routine protocols and/or physician's specific prescriptions when imaging, and the role of repeat examinations due to noncompliance is less than 0%, as observed by supervisor's/manger's review.</li></ul><li>2. Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure patient cooperation, safety and satisfaction.</li><ul><li>2.1 Thoroughly explains the procedure and ensures patient physical and emotional comfort, as observed by the supervisor/manager, and noted by patient complaints.</li></ul><li>3. Performs various record?keeping, customer service functions and communicates feedback in order to ensure goals of the department are met and operation runs efficiently.</li><ul><li>3.1 Correctly completes charges for examinations, 100% of the time, to ensure proper billing, as observed by input from scheduling/reporting manager.</li></ul><li>4. Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.</li><ul><li>4.1 Is receptive to teaching technologists, student technologists and physicians in Ultrasound, as observed by the supervisor and input provided from these students.</li></ul><li>5. Employee follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment.</li><ul><li>5.1 Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner, following all procedures are viewed at initial orientation, with no more than one non serious variances in this evaluation period.</li></ul><li>6. Employee's general standards of performance and conduct conform to Hospital policy so that the best possible patient care may be provided to the patient.</li><ul><li>6.1 Interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees are fostered in a courteous and friendly manner with no more than one valid complaints in a 12?month period, as evidenced by patient satisfaction surveys, patient interviews, physician and employee input.</li></ul></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION EDUCATION (number of years and type required to perform the position duties): Associates Degree and/or education required to obtain RDMS certification. Prior experience specifically in perinatal imaging preferred. EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE (number of years and type required to meet an acceptable level of performance): Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine sonographer Prefer one (1) years' practical experience in Ultrasound or related field. Requires ARDMS registration in OB /GYN by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Knowledge of and experience with computerized documentation systems preferred. LICENSURE LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: RDMS (OB) required within six months of hire. Nuchal Translucency required within six months of hire. SPECIAL SKILLS SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent theoretical knowledge of anatomy, pathology and demonstrated proficiency in the use of ultrasound equipment. Must be proficient and accurate in obtaining sonographic images and in discriminating images selected for interpretation. Must possess outstanding communication and organizational skills. Required to interact with patients and families to provide information about the content of the sonogram, as it is being conducted. Must possess excellent technical skills in the guidance of invasive procedures including CVS, PUBs, Amniocentesis, etc). Must be able to work accurately, independently and efficiently in order to complete a minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) scans per day. PHYSICAL DEMAND SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMAND: Travel as needed to other MFM locations per staffing needs. Additional Information Scan 100 cases/day Each Perinatal Sonographer does 7-8 scan/day. Days YNHHS Requisition ID 120175<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?kC2xyOM8HN%2b6k28MLIRjJwj" width="0" height="0" />

**Overview**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex ultrasound imaging equipment. Is cognizant of age-specific standards. Patient and family-centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.

**Job Description**

- Performs quality and efficient ultrasound imaging in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic workup.
  - Follows routine protocols and/or physician's specific prescriptions when imaging, and the role of repeat examinations due to noncompliance is less than 0%, as observed by supervisor's/manager's review.
  
- Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
  - Thoroughly explains the procedure and ensures patient physical and emotional comfort, as observed by the supervisor/manager, and noted by patient complaints.
  
- Performs various record-keeping, customer service functions, and communicates feedback in order to ensure goals of the department are met and operation runs efficiently.
  - Correctly completes charges for examinations, 100% of the time, to ensure proper billing, as observed by input from scheduling/reporting manager.
  
- Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
  - Is receptive to teaching technologists, student technologists, and physicians in Ultrasound, as observed by the supervisor and input provided from these students.
  
- Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment.
  - Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner, following all procedures viewed at initial orientation, with no more than one non-serious variance in this evaluation period.
  
- Employee's general standards of performance and conduct conform to Hospital policy so that the best possible patient care may be provided to the patient.
  - Interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees are fostered in a courteous and friendly manner with no more than one valid complaint in a 12-month period, as evidenced by patient satisfaction surveys, patient interviews, physician, and employee input.

**Requirements**

- Education: Associates Degree and/or education required to obtain RDMS certification. Prior experience specifically in perinatal imaging preferred.

- Experience: Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry-level standards of routine sonographer. Prefer one (1) year practical experience in Ultrasound or related field. Requires ARDMS registration in OB/GYN by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Knowledge of and experience with computerized documentation systems preferred.

- Licensure: RDMS (OB) required within six months of hire. Nuchal Translucency required within six months of hire.

- Special Skills: Excellent theoretical knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and demonstrated proficiency in the use of ultrasound equipment. Must be proficient and accurate in obtaining sonographic images and in discriminating images selected for interpretation. Must possess outstanding communication and organizational skills. Required to interact with patients and families to provide information about the content of the sonogram as it is being conducted. Must possess excellent technical skills in the guidance of invasive procedures including CVS, PUBs, Amniocentesis, etc. Must be able to work accurately, independently, and efficiently in order to complete a minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) scans per day.

**Physical Demand**

Special working conditions and physical demand: Travel as needed to other MFM locations per staffing needs.

**Additional Information**

Scan 100 cases/day.

Each Perinatal Sonographer does 7-8 scans/day. 

Days.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 120175.

Obstetrics Ultrasonographer

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Assistant Patient Services Manager (APSM) is responsible for ensuring high quality, safe reliable, and efficient care, in a defined functional area of patient services. The APSM uses managerial, interpersonal, and clinical skills to model, motivate, and monitor performance resulting in superior quality service, and financial outcomes. Responsibilities and accountabilities are held on a 24/7 basis. The Nursing strategic framework will be utilized by incorporating transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice and new knowledge, innovation, and improvements. The APSM will collaborate with the PSM on a consistent basis to ensure communication of effectiveness of the above and all role responsibilities defined below. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Patient Flow: Serve as the clinical leader working in collaboration with the charge nurse, bed management and medical teams, and other members of the healthcare team and ancillary services to ensure safe patient flow (in all care settings), facilitating the right patient, in the right bed or type of service, at the right time. In addition, in non-inpatient areas, serves as the clinical leader, responsible to oversee that safe patient flow is maintained and appropriate nursing and support staff are available while ensuring safety and efficiency.</li><ul><li>1.1 Shares accountability for safe, effective, high quality care and optimal outcomes in the patient care unit/department.</li></ul><li>2. Staffing and Effectiveness: Accountable to ensure safe staffing levels and clinical competence to provide excellent nursing care to every patient in the unit, clinic, or non-inpatient care area.</li><ul><li>2.1 Provides direct patient care as unit/ service line requires to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained.</li></ul><li>3. Financial Performance: Participate in unit strategies to ensure the financial well-being of the organization and how the unit's day to day clinical operations impact the overall financial state of YNHH.</li><ul><li>3.1 Demonstrate a solid understanding of financial forecast related to organizational mission, vision, and values and organizational strategic business plan.</li></ul><li>4. Quality and Safety: A key leader who role models and supports excellence in clinical practice and promotes a culture of safe, high quality care on the unit/department. This will achieve superior outcomes.</li><ul><li>4.1 Ensures unit/ area visibility by conducting regular patient, staff and leader rounding.</li></ul><li>5. Service Excellence: Ensures the delivery of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) at YNHH by working with patients and their families based on the four principles of PFCC: Participation, Dignity and Respect, Information Sharing, and Collaboration. Role Model YNHH Service Excellence Pledge standards creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, family/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel.</li><ul><li>5.1 Identify and analyze trends in service excellence and ensure staff accountability for adherence to YNHH Service Excellence standards.</li></ul><li>6. Patient Flow: Serve as clinical leader under direction of APSM, working in collaboration with the charge nurse, front desk and checkout, and medical teams, and other members of the healthcare team and ancillary services to ensure safe patient flow (in all care settings). Oversees safe patient flow is maintained related to clinical support staff in outpatient urology while ensuring safety and efficiency.</li></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's degree is required: Master's preferred (One degree must be in nursing.) EXPERIENCE Two years of clinical nurse experience and a minimum of 1 year leadership/supervisory experience (this may include committees, charge role, project management or other experiences that demonstrate leadership qualities. LICENSURE Current CT state RN licensure and/or eligibility for CT state RN licensure required. Specialty certification preferred or willing to obtain within 18 months of hire. SPECIAL SKILLS Ability to direct a diverse work force in a 24 hour per day operational environment. Passion for leading others in a challenging and changing environment by utilizing innovation, technology, and best practices. Additional Information 40 hour day/night shift. OB RN experience is highly preferred. YNHHS Requisition ID 132274<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Scf2IQuVWXnq8wzQU%2fwzewe" width="0" height="0" />

**Assistant Patient Services Manager**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Assistant Patient Services Manager (APSM) is responsible for ensuring high quality, safe, reliable, and efficient care in a defined functional area of patient services. The APSM uses managerial, interpersonal, and clinical skills to model, motivate, and monitor performance resulting in superior quality service and financial outcomes. Responsibilities and accountabilities are held on a 24/7 basis. The Nursing strategic framework will be utilized by incorporating transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, and new knowledge, innovation, and improvements. The APSM will collaborate with the PSM on a consistent basis to ensure communication of effectiveness of the above and all role responsibilities defined below.

**Job Description**

- Serve as the clinical leader working in collaboration with the charge nurse, bed management, medical teams, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe patient flow in all care settings.
- Share accountability for safe, effective, high-quality care and optimal outcomes in the patient care unit/department.
- Ensure safe staffing levels and clinical competence to provide excellent nursing care to every patient in the unit, clinic, or non-inpatient care area.
- Provide direct patient care as unit/service line requires to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained.
- Participate in unit strategies to ensure the financial well-being of the organization and how the unit's day-to-day clinical operations impact the overall financial state of YNHH.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of financial forecasts related to organizational mission, vision, values, and strategic business plan.
- Role model and support excellence in clinical practice and promote a culture of safe, high-quality care on the unit/department to achieve superior outcomes.
- Ensure unit/area visibility by conducting regular patient, staff, and leader rounding.
- Ensure the delivery of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) at YNHH by working with patients and their families based on the four principles of PFCC: Participation, Dignity and Respect, Information Sharing, and Collaboration.
- Identify and analyze trends in service excellence and ensure staff accountability for adherence to YNHH Service Excellence standards.
- Serve as clinical leader under direction of APSM, working in collaboration with the charge nurse, front desk and checkout, medical teams, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe patient flow in all care settings.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor's degree is required; Master's preferred (one degree must be in nursing).
- Two years of clinical nurse experience and a minimum of 1 year leadership/supervisory experience (this may include committees, charge role, project management or other experiences that demonstrate leadership qualities).
- Current CT state RN licensure and/or eligibility for CT state RN licensure required. Specialty certification preferred or willing to obtain within 18 months of hire.
- Ability to direct a diverse workforce in a 24-hour per day operational environment. Passion for leading others in a challenging and changing environment by utilizing innovation, technology, and best practices.

**Additional Information**

- 40 hour day/night shift.
- OB RN experience is highly preferred.

Assistant Patient Services Manager - Maternity and Well Newborn

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.</li><li>2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.</li></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. LICENSURE Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged. SPECIAL SKILLS Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. PHYSICAL DEMAND Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. Additional Information OR experience required. BSN preferred. YNHHS Requisition ID 142717<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?qV0NQjPh3ToaLWOgty7IvAf" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Professional Nurse (RN)**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient-centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability." We value Nursing Professional Governance and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural diversity into practice, includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family, and healthcare team members, and respects the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs, and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating healthcare outcomes, and in the evaluation process.

**Job Description**

- RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation.
- The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or issues.
- The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or situation.
- The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
- The RN implements the identified plan.
- The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care.
- The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
- The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain it within one month of hire.
- Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
- Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

**Physical Demands**

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental, and emotional illness as well as end-of-life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

**Additional Information**

OR experience required. BSN preferred.

Registered Nurse-NPOR

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the nuclear physician. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Performs high quality dynamic, static, and gated SPECT and PET imaging procedures utilizing appropriate age specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician.</li><ul><li>1.1 Performs the daily operation of a variety of SPECT and PET/CT cameras and computers in accordance with prescribed departmental procedures to produce images of high diagnostic quality as observed by the nuclear physician or supervisor.</li></ul><li>2. Performs various radiopharmacy duties including receipt, preparation, administration and storage of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and integrity of the agents used. Properly recording all duties according to departmental policy.</li><ul><li>2.1 Obtains radionuclides by eluting generator systems or from bulk shipments maintaining sterile technique and shielding. All radioactive materials received are checked for leakage and activity according to departmental procedure as observed by supervisor or radiation safety officer.</li></ul><li>3. Performs Quality Control procedures according to departmental protocol to obtain the desired result or information needed.</li><ul><li>3.1 Technologist demonstrates knowledge of all departmental QC procedures for general and PET nuclear medicine.</li></ul><li>4. Performs quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of gamma cameras, computers and other related auxiliary equipment (dose calibrators, well counters, etc.)</li><ul><li>4.1 Performs daily, weekly, and monthly quality control on all instrumentation including uniformity checks, linearity, center of rotation and other indicated tests according to departmental procedure to ensure all equipment is in proper working order as observed by supervisor or peers.</li></ul><li>5. Practices safe handling of radioactive materials according to departmental and federal regulations to ensure minimal radiation exposure to self and others.</li><ul><li>5.1 Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) guidelines for radiation exposure including use of syringe shields and lead carrying cases as observed by supervisor and peers and as evidenced by monthly film badge reports.</li></ul><li>6. Performs job-related tasks in a timely manner as needed to ensure the goals of the department are met.</li><ul><li>6.1 Schedules patients for procedures in Imagecast and tracks assigned patients' arrival and completion status as observed by supervisor.</li></ul><li>7. Demonstrates commitment to coworkers, department and hospital through general standards of professional conduct to facilitate the efficient and smooth operation of the department.</li><ul><li>7.1 Employee recognizes and performs duties which need to be done such as offering assistance to</li></ul><li>8. To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.</li><ul><li>8.1 1. Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience. 1.2 Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure. 1.3 Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure. 1.4 Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions. 1.5 Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating on review. 2. Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.2 for a 3 rating on review. 3. Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.4 for a 4 rating on review.</li></ul></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION Graduation from an A.M.A. approved program in Nuclear Medicine. AS degree required, BS degree preferred. EXPERIENCE Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine Nuclear Medicine imaging., NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required (may not be on any type of probation). CPR Certification perferred. LICENSURE ARRT (N) or NMTCB. CPR Required SPECIAL SKILLS Must have a basic knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine equipment and nuclear medicine imaging procedures. Above average knowledge of anatomy, computer/Pacs applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills. PHYSICAL DEMAND Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers. Additional Information New grads welcome must be NMTCB or ARRT (N) certified, work in a team environment, excellent customer/patient satisfaction skills, On Call rotation on weekends and able to lift 45 lbs. YNHHS Requisition ID 126605<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Y01CYVuwJuokQ50S2tIthQg" width="0" height="0" />

**Nuclear Medicine Technologist**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the nuclear physician. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors.

**Job Description**

- Performs high quality dynamic, static, and gated SPECT and PET imaging procedures utilizing appropriate age-specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician.
- Performs the daily operation of a variety of SPECT and PET/CT cameras and computers in accordance with prescribed departmental procedures to produce images of high diagnostic quality as observed by the nuclear physician or supervisor.
- Performs various radiopharmacy duties including receipt, preparation, administration, and storage of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and integrity of the agents used. Properly records all duties according to departmental policy.
- Obtains radionuclides by eluting generator systems or from bulk shipments maintaining sterile technique and shielding. All radioactive materials received are checked for leakage and activity according to departmental procedure as observed by supervisor or radiation safety officer.
- Performs Quality Control procedures according to departmental protocol to obtain the desired result or information needed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of all departmental QC procedures for general and PET nuclear medicine.
- Performs quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of gamma cameras, computers, and other related auxiliary equipment (dose calibrators, well counters, etc.).
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly quality control on all instrumentation including uniformity checks, linearity, center of rotation, and other indicated tests according to departmental procedure to ensure all equipment is in proper working order as observed by supervisor or peers.
- Practices safe handling of radioactive materials according to departmental and federal regulations to ensure minimal radiation exposure to self and others.
- Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) guidelines for radiation exposure including use of syringe shields and lead carrying cases as observed by supervisor and peers and as evidenced by monthly film badge reports.
- Performs job-related tasks in a timely manner as needed to ensure the goals of the department are met.
- Schedules patients for procedures in Imagecast and tracks assigned patients' arrival and completion status as observed by supervisor.
- Demonstrates commitment to coworkers, department, and hospital through general standards of professional conduct to facilitate the efficient and smooth operation of the department.
- Employee recognizes and performs duties which need to be done such as offering assistance to others.
- To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic Radiology, all staff will be responsible for achieving patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.
- Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience.
- Staff will fully explain procedures and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.
- Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting the procedure.
- Staff will thank patients once procedures are completed and ask if they have any additional questions.
- Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value for performance ratings.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an A.M.A. approved program in Nuclear Medicine. AS degree required, BS degree preferred.
- Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry-level standards of routine Nuclear Medicine imaging. NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required (may not be on any type of probation). CPR certification preferred.
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification required. CPR required.
- Must have a basic knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine equipment, and nuclear medicine imaging procedures. Above average knowledge of anatomy, computer/PACS applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.

**Additional Information**

New grads welcome; must be NMTCB or ARRT (N) certified, work in a team environment, possess excellent customer/patient satisfaction skills, participate in on-call rotation on weekends, and be able to lift 45 lbs.

Nuclear Medicine Tech 1

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Nurse Coordinator for Oncology Multispecialty Care Centers (OMCC) is an integral member of an assigned Disease Team. The OMCC Nurse Coordinator focuses on: 1) navigating the patient and family across care settings according to the established patient care plan, 2) ensuring that the patient/family have appropriate information, understand and have the capacity to adhere to the medical plan, and 3) bridging between the various consultants, services, points of care encountered by patient/family. The primary roles of this provider are serving as a consistent primary contact for new patients and their families, partnering with the Intake Assistant to expedite entry of new patients into the system and collaborating with Disease Team members to ensure coordination of care across the continuum for the designated patient population. The OMCC Nurse Coordinator synchronizes patient/family care across care settings beginning with the initial referral and consultative visit and ending with handoff at a designated point determined by the specific disease team (will vary according to patient population and disease team preferences). The OMCC Nurse Coordinator interfaces with point of care staff in accordance with the plan for patient care, educates patients and families based on determination of learning needs, and communicates plan detail to patient/family, physicians, mid-level providers, others involved in the patient's care. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Clinical Practice: Patient/Family Assessment (Initial and Ongoing)</li><ul><li>1.1 Collects Level II patient data for new patients using established assessment form prior to initial visit to assess patient/family current and projected future needs; Note: Level II patient data includes physical and psychosocial history, current medical status, medication review, teaching/learning evaluation</li></ul><li>2. Clinical Practice: Patient/Family Education</li><ul><li>2.1 Develops a patient/family education plan based on assessment findings relevant to teaching learning topics, styles and the identification of special needs and preferences.</li></ul><li>3. Clinical Practice: Care Coordination and Patient/Family Referral</li><ul><li>3.1 Alerts Tumor Board Coordinator to place patient on listing for treatment planning session and, if patient will be present, facilitates patient participation; attends treatment planning sessions and documents treatment plans formulated.</li></ul><li>4. Clinical Practice: Clinical Research</li><ul><li>4.1 Identifies candidates for open clinical trials and communicates to physician, mid-level provider and assigned research nurse; collaborates with Research Nurses to ensure follow-through on clinical trials accrual of individual patients.</li></ul><li>5. Clinical Program Support</li><ul><li>5.1 Oversees Intake Assistant performance by analyzing accuracy and completeness of data compiled on new patients and observing patient/family interactions; provides feedback to supervisor.</li></ul><li>6. Professional Development</li><ul><li>6.1 Sets and strives to meet annual goals for professional development</li></ul><li>7. Addendum: When needed or as assigned, performs practice/clinic nurse function as outlined in Clinical Nurse in the Ambulatory Practice/Outpatient Multispecialty Care Center functional description/overview</li></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION BSN required EXPERIENCE 3 years oncology or surgical nursing experience. LICENSURE Connecticut RN license; SPECIAL SKILLS Connecticut RN license; Oncology Nursing Society certification (OCN, AOCN) desirable YNHHS Requisition ID 113074<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?wI8bsRlmYvvONhEfgqdzpwh" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Coordinator for Oncology Multispecialty Care Centers**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nurse Coordinator for Oncology Multispecialty Care Centers (OMCC) is an integral member of an assigned Disease Team. The OMCC Nurse Coordinator focuses on: 1) navigating the patient and family across care settings according to the established patient care plan, 2) ensuring that the patient/family have appropriate information, understand and have the capacity to adhere to the medical plan, and 3) bridging between the various consultants, services, points of care encountered by patient/family. The primary roles of this provider are serving as a consistent primary contact for new patients and their families, partnering with the Intake Assistant to expedite entry of new patients into the system and collaborating with Disease Team members to ensure coordination of care across the continuum for the designated patient population. The OMCC Nurse Coordinator synchronizes patient/family care across care settings beginning with the initial referral and consultative visit and ending with handoff at a designated point determined by the specific disease team (will vary according to patient population and disease team preferences). The OMCC Nurse Coordinator interfaces with point of care staff in accordance with the plan for patient care, educates patients and families based on determination of learning needs, and communicates plan detail to patient/family, physicians, mid-level providers, others involved in the patient's care.

**Job Description**

- Clinical Practice: Patient/Family Assessment (Initial and Ongoing)
  - Collects Level II patient data for new patients using established assessment form prior to initial visit to assess patient/family current and projected future needs; Note: Level II patient data includes physical and psychosocial history, current medical status, medication review, teaching/learning evaluation.
  
- Clinical Practice: Patient/Family Education
  - Develops a patient/family education plan based on assessment findings relevant to teaching learning topics, styles and the identification of special needs and preferences.
  
- Clinical Practice: Care Coordination and Patient/Family Referral
  - Alerts Tumor Board Coordinator to place patient on listing for treatment planning session and, if patient will be present, facilitates patient participation; attends treatment planning sessions and documents treatment plans formulated.
  
- Clinical Practice: Clinical Research
  - Identifies candidates for open clinical trials and communicates to physician, mid-level provider and assigned research nurse; collaborates with Research Nurses to ensure follow-through on clinical trials accrual of individual patients.
  
- Clinical Program Support
  - Oversees Intake Assistant performance by analyzing accuracy and completeness of data compiled on new patients and observing patient/family interactions; provides feedback to supervisor.
  
- Professional Development
  - Sets and strives to meet annual goals for professional development.
  
- Addendum: When needed or as assigned, performs practice/clinic nurse function as outlined in Clinical Nurse in the Ambulatory Practice/Outpatient Multispecialty Care Center functional description/overview.

**Requirements**

- BSN required
- 3 years oncology or surgical nursing experience
- Connecticut RN license
- Oncology Nursing Society certification (OCN, AOCN) desirable

Nurse Coordinator Skin & Kidney

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Participates in a process of instruction and activity to perform electroencephalography (EEG) and long-term monitoring (LTM) via scalp and intracranial electrodes on adult and pediatric patients of all Neurophysiology Programs including Epilepsy Surgery and Pediatric Monitoring Programs. Prepares equipment and supplies for such procedures. Aids advanced neurophysiology staff, and providers in performing neurodiagnostic and similar studies as required. Provides and supports real-time neurotelemetry, monitoring patients undergoing testing within the critical care EEG (CCEEG) LTM program across YNHHS, including the adult and pediatric epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs). Alerts appropriate care team for STAT response to patient room for all witnessed seizures and events in question with a focus on patient safety, reducing risk of falls and capturing events on video. Monitors and annotates the recording within neurodiagnostic system, and reports on electrographic features and clinical manifestations noted in the video recording. Performs troubleshooting and notifications requiring repair and maintenance of equipment. Provides communication and relays to lead technologist as necessary regarding critical findings to be conveyed to the clinical team. Notifies NeuroDTS/biomedical device integration (BMDI) team concerning through designated protocols concerning repair, maintenance, and technological responsibilities. Thus, ensuring and adhering to quality standards as set forth in national standards, including the American Clinical Neurophysiology (ACNS) guidelines. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the Yale New Haven Health standards of professional behavior and service excellence pledge, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Performs duties associated with monitoring patients being evaluated during Continuous Audio Visual EEG Recording. Provides assistance to physicians performing these and similar studies as required.</li><ul><li>1.1 Prepares the patient and supplies prior to the process of Continuous Audio Visual EEG Monitoring, via scalp and/or intracranial electrodes.</li></ul><li>2. Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe environment.</li><ul><li>2.1 Consistently demonstrates a complete knowledge of body mechanics as evidenced by no injuries sustained as a result of improper body mechanics in this evaluation period.</li></ul></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION Graduation from high school or equivalent. Associate degree or higher is preferred or graduate of/enrollment in a CAAHEP-accredited neurodiagnostic program. Students enrolled in or graduates of the YNHH School of Clinical Neurophysiology (SOCN) are preferred hires. EXPERIENCE Three to four years of experience in a patient care function within a hospital or clinical setting, such as polysomnography (PSG), EMT, PCA, CNA, or similar position. LICENSURE National board certification in EEG (REEGT) by ABRET-Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation Board or registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists) must be achieved within 2-years of hire, an essential requirement to advance to the Neurophysiology Technologist II position. SPECIAL SKILLS Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with troubleshooting network connectivity. Self-directed and collaborates well within a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and professionally interact across platforms and roles in multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of and familiarity in clinical environments. YNHHS Requisition ID 140688<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9wnt4N1Lf5UVXWzlKZeqQgb" width="0" height="0" />

**Neurophysiology Technologist**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Participates in a process of instruction and activity to perform electroencephalography (EEG) and long-term monitoring (LTM) via scalp and intracranial electrodes on adult and pediatric patients of all Neurophysiology Programs including Epilepsy Surgery and Pediatric Monitoring Programs. Prepares equipment and supplies for such procedures. Aids advanced neurophysiology staff and providers in performing neurodiagnostic and similar studies as required. Provides and supports real-time neurotelemetry, monitoring patients undergoing testing within the critical care EEG (CCEEG) LTM program across YNHHS, including the adult and pediatric epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs). Alerts the appropriate care team for STAT response to patient room for all witnessed seizures and events in question with a focus on patient safety, reducing the risk of falls and capturing events on video. Monitors and annotates the recording within the neurodiagnostic system and reports on electrographic features and clinical manifestations noted in the video recording. Performs troubleshooting and notifications requiring repair and maintenance of equipment. Provides communication and relays to lead technologist as necessary regarding critical findings to be conveyed to the clinical team. Notifies NeuroDTS/biomedical device integration (BMDI) team concerning through designated protocols concerning repair, maintenance, and technological responsibilities. Thus, ensuring and adhering to quality standards as set forth in national standards, including the American Clinical Neurophysiology (ACNS) guidelines. Patient and family-centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel. Adheres to the Yale New Haven Health standards of professional behavior and service excellence pledge, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

**Job Description**

- Performs duties associated with monitoring patients being evaluated during Continuous Audio Visual EEG Recording. Provides assistance to physicians performing these and similar studies as required.
- Prepares the patient and supplies prior to the process of Continuous Audio Visual EEG Monitoring via scalp and/or intracranial electrodes.
- Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe environment.
- Consistently demonstrates a complete knowledge of body mechanics as evidenced by no injuries sustained as a result of improper body mechanics in this evaluation period.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from high school or equivalent. Associate degree or higher is preferred or graduate of/enrollment in a CAAHEP-accredited neurodiagnostic program. Students enrolled in or graduates of the YNHH School of Clinical Neurophysiology (SOCN) are preferred hires.
- Three to four years of experience in a patient care function within a hospital or clinical setting, such as polysomnography (PSG), EMT, PCA, CNA, or similar position.
- National board certification in EEG (REEGT) by ABRET-Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation Board or registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists) must be achieved within 2 years of hire, an essential requirement to advance to the Neurophysiology Technologist II position.

**Special Skills**

- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with troubleshooting network connectivity.
- Self-directed and collaborates well within a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and professionally interact across platforms and roles in multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of and familiarity in clinical environments.

EEG Technologist

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Contributing to the preparation of the surgery by assisting the Circulating Nurse in making available all necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment according to the needs of the patient and the surgical team.</li><li>2. Maintaining safety awareness as it applies to patient and equipment. Proper handling and identification of all specimens.</li><li>3. Collaborating with team members to check and accurately restock necessary supplies in assigned room in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>4. Preparing the operative site for surgery under the direction of a registered nurse and assists the other members of the surgical team as needed; reports status of procedure to relief team.</li><li>5. Demonstrating commitment to personal growth and development. This is to include attending in-services, maintaining certification, keeping up-to-date on meeting minutes and updated policies and procedure.</li><li>6. Recognizing the importance of teamwork, consideration, and cooperation within the operating room.</li><li>7. Responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile fields to assure quality patient care. This is to include assuring integrity of asepsis according to policies and procedures; maintain alertness and report any break in technique. Assist and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Verify with Circulating Nurse complete, sponge, needle and instrument counts. Inspection of supplies and equipment for evidence of proper sterilization and integrity according to standards.</li><li>8. Identifying the principles of sterile technique and applies these techniques when assisting each operative procedure.</li></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION A graduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or formal program as defined by the LCCST. (Training may be through a hospital based program or through the military.) EXPERIENCE 1-2 years of experience and certification as a surgical technician preferred. LICENSURE Must obtain LCC-ST certification within 1 year of employment if not already certified. SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique combined with the knowledge of human anatomy and various instrumentation and procedures in all surgical areas and services. Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the Perioperative Department and works independently on surgical procedures. Utilizes the recommended guidelines as set forth in the Association of Surgical Technologist Standards of Practice in accomplishing job-related responsibilities. PHYSICAL DEMAND Standing 90% of the work day. Ability to lift up to 36 pounds, handle highly-stressful physical and interpersonal situations, do repetitive work, fine hand manipulations, and work at an elevated level from floor. Able to cope with repeated skin scrubbing and withstand variation in room temperatures. Additional Information 3 12 hour night shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays. YNHHS Requisition ID 125322<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?e84EBsjU%2fJzDEU5QAh6A%2fgc" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

**Job Description**

- Contributing to the preparation of the surgery by assisting the Circulating Nurse in making available all necessary supplies, instrumentation, and equipment according to the needs of the patient and the surgical team.
- Maintaining safety awareness as it applies to patient and equipment. Proper handling and identification of all specimens.
- Collaborating with team members to check and accurately restock necessary supplies in assigned room in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Preparing the operative site for surgery under the direction of a registered nurse and assisting other members of the surgical team as needed; reporting status of procedure to relief team.
- Demonstrating commitment to personal growth and development. This includes attending in-services, maintaining certification, keeping up-to-date on meeting minutes and updated policies and procedures.
- Recognizing the importance of teamwork, consideration, and cooperation within the operating room.
- Responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile fields to assure quality patient care. This includes assuring integrity of asepsis according to policies and procedures; maintaining alertness and reporting any break in technique. Assisting and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. Verifying with Circulating Nurse complete sponge, needle, and instrument counts. Inspecting supplies and equipment for evidence of proper sterilization and integrity according to standards.
- Identifying the principles of sterile technique and applying these techniques when assisting each operative procedure.

**Requirements**

- Education: A graduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or formal program as defined by the LCCST. (Training may be through a hospital-based program or through the military.)
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience and certification as a surgical technician preferred.
- Licensure: Must obtain LCC-ST certification within 1 year of employment if not already certified.
- Special Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique combined with knowledge of human anatomy and various instrumentation and procedures in all surgical areas and services. Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the Perioperative Department and works independently on surgical procedures. Utilizes the recommended guidelines as set forth in the Association of Surgical Technologist Standards of Practice in accomplishing job-related responsibilities.
- Physical Demand: Standing 90% of the workday. Ability to lift up to 36 pounds, handle highly-stressful physical and interpersonal situations, do repetitive work, fine hand manipulations, and work at an elevated level from floor. Able to cope with repeated skin scrubbing and withstand variation in room temperatures.

**Additional Information**

3 12-hour night shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays.

L&B Surgical Tech

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Performs A Variety Of Radiologic Procedures At A Technical Level; Assumes Responsibility For Designated Areas Or Procedures As Required. Rotates On-Call As Needed. Frequent Contact With Acutely Ill Patients; Exposure To Surgical Procedures, Body Fluids, And Radiation. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Must Be Mentally Flexible When Dealing With Coworkers, Students, Radiologists And Other Healthcare Workers. </li><li>2. Obtains And Assesses A Patient?S Pertinent Clinical Information. </li><li>3. Consistently Produces Diagnostic Quality Radiographs By Using Proper Technical Factors And Patient Positioning. </li><li>4. Facilitates Efficient Patient Flow. </li><li>5. Completes, In And Accurate And Timely Manner, All Patient Documentation. (I.E. Exam Charging, Patient Insurance, And Maintenance Of Day Log). </li><li>6. Shows Empathy And Compassion To Patients At All Times. </li><li>7. Operates All Equipment Properly And Efficiently, And Under Safe Radiation Guidelines. </li><li>8. Performs Venopuncture For Contrast Injections, And Can Assess Vital Signs As Needed. </li><li>9. Maintains Good Communication Amongst Team Members And Other Departments To Maximize Excellent Patient Care. </li><li>10. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review. </li><li>11. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit. </li></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION Must Be A High School Graduate Or Have A G.E.D; Satisfactorily Completed A Formal Radiologic Technology Program In An Ama Approved School And Meets Requirements For Registry By The Arrt. EXPERIENCE Two (2) To Three (3) Months On The Job Experience Gained Through An Accredited Radiology Technology Program. LICENSURE Must Hold A Current Connecticut State License In Radiologic Technology Or Obtain Licensure As Soon As They Become Registered. Must Be Licensed And Registered Within Six Months Of Date Of Hire. BLS Required. SPECIAL SKILLS Must Be A.R.R.T. Registered (R), Or Registry Eligible. YNHHS Requisition ID 134138<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9fGete3cneqBXyVUFzjQ4Qi" width="0" height="0" />

**Radiologic Technologist**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

**Job Description**

- Performs a variety of radiologic procedures at a technical level; assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
- Rotates on-call as needed.
- Frequent contact with acutely ill patients; exposure to surgical procedures, body fluids, and radiation.
- Must be mentally flexible when dealing with coworkers, students, radiologists, and other healthcare workers.
- Obtains and assesses a patient’s pertinent clinical information.
- Consistently produces diagnostic quality radiographs by using proper technical factors and patient positioning.
- Facilitates efficient patient flow.
- Completes, in an accurate and timely manner, all patient documentation (i.e., exam charging, patient insurance, and maintenance of day log).
- Shows empathy and compassion to patients at all times.
- Operates all equipment properly and efficiently, and under safe radiation guidelines.
- Performs venipuncture for contrast injections, and can assess vital signs as needed.
- Maintains good communication amongst team members and other departments to maximize excellent patient care.
- Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance review.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

**Requirements**

- Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D; satisfactorily completed a formal radiologic technology program in an AMA approved school and meets requirements for registry by the ARRT.
- Two (2) to three (3) months on-the-job experience gained through an accredited radiology technology program.
- Must hold a current Connecticut state license in radiologic technology or obtain licensure as soon as they become registered. Must be licensed and registered within six months of date of hire. BLS required.
- Must be A.R.R.T. registered (R), or registry eligible.

Radiologic Technologist - RT

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Position Responsible For Providing Diagnostic Mri Procedures While Ensuring Quality Care To Patients. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Providing And Maintaining Care To Our Patients While Undergoing Exams. </li><li>2. Informing And Providing Patients With Full Details And Expectations Of Their Procedure. </li><li>3. Having Knowledge And Competency To Perform Diagnostic Mri Exams On A Ge/Siemens 1.5/3.0 T Magnet. </li><li>4. Having Proper Knowledge Of All Hazards Both Internally And Externally In The Mri Suite To Ensure Patients Wellbeing. </li><li>5. Maintains Both Confidentiality And Professionalism. </li><li>6. Proficiency In Using Meditech, Sun Workstation, Laser Camera, Pulse Oximeter, Power Injector And Other Applicable Equipment For Patient Safety And Throughput. </li><li>7. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self-Development As Outlined In Performance Review. </li><li>8. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit. </li></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION Arrt Approved Radiology Program With Two Years Of Experience With In Radiology Required Or Graduate Of An Mri Degree Program EXPERIENCE 2 '3 Years Experience Preferred. Must Pass An Assessment Test On Current Mri Equipment. LICENSURE Arrt Mri Required. BLS Required. SPECIAL SKILLS Must Posses Willingness To Work Well With Others YNHHS Requisition ID 140568<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?IRGtc9fVFW50deHkS57spQk" width="0" height="0" />

**MRI Technologist**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

**Job Description**

- Providing and maintaining care to our patients while undergoing exams.
- Informing and providing patients with full details and expectations of their procedure.
- Having knowledge and competency to perform diagnostic MRI exams on a GE/Siemens 1.5/3.0 T magnet.
- Having proper knowledge of all hazards both internally and externally in the MRI suite to ensure patients' wellbeing.
- Maintains both confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficiency in using Meditech, Sun Workstation, laser camera, pulse oximeter, power injector, and other applicable equipment for patient safety and throughput.
- Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance review.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

**Requirements**

- Education: ARRT approved radiology program with two years of experience in radiology required or graduate of an MRI degree program.
- Experience: 2-3 years experience preferred. Must pass an assessment test on current MRI equipment.
- Licensure: ARRT MRI required. BLS required.
- Special Skills: Must possess willingness to work well with others.

MRI Specialist

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients. Under the general direction of the Endoscopist and Nursing staff performs all duties that support patient care in the Endoscopy and GI Motility Units. These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients. Performs duties within an appropriate time frame, participates as a team member, contributing to a positive work environment. Demonstrates an outstanding commitment to excellent customer service, learning and skill development. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities <ul><li>1. Performs technical duties which contribute to safe, effective and efficient patient care delivery.</li><ul><li>1.1 Checks, maintains, and assures proper working condition of all equipment including suction, light source, air, scopes and cameras.</li></ul><li>2. Assist the Endoscopist and Clinical Nurse in providing patient care.</li><ul><li>2.1 Demonstrates ability in prepping responsibilities (applying EKG electrodes, B/P cuffs, pulse oximeter, and oxygen).</li></ul><li>3. Performs responsibly which contributes to the efficient operation of the department. Participates in keeping the environment clean and organized.</li><ul><li>3.1 Safely transports patients to the procedure room.</li></ul><li>4. Maintains competency in areas of responsibility and participates in unit activities to promote a cohesive team.</li><ul><li>4.1 Completes on line mandatory continuing education classes as required.</li></ul></ul>Qualifications EDUCATION Minimum 1 year of patient care or ambulatory clinical support as PCT, MA, GI tech or equivalent experience. EXPERIENCE Minimum of one (1) year PCT/CNA experience and/or one year GI clinical support experience and/or Perioperative experience as a Surgical Tech or in Sterile Processing. LICENSURE Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Complete certification through the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution/GI Specialty within two years of employment. Complete a minimum of 10 CEUs related to GI yearly. SPECIAL SKILLS Excellent communications, interpersonal, coordinative, and organizational skills. Knowledge of Endoscopic room procedure and universal precautions. Excellent communication skills. Individual must be able to tolerate high stress areas of work. Ability to read, write, and perform basic math. All duties require some pushing, pulling, bending and standing. Must be able to read instructional materials and labels. Must be able to take and follow direction. Must be able to participate as member of the patient care team. Must be able to clean instruments/endoscopes, utilizing department aseptic techniques and following the Manufacturer IFUs. PHYSICAL DEMAND Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required. Consistent use of proper body mechanics. Requires mental alertness and ability to perform multiple tasks. Physically and emotionally able to work under stress, stand, walk, lift and carry. Requires standing for periods of time. Requires stamina to work in a fast paced environment. Must be physically able to push/pull objects more than 30lbs., lift trays or equipment weighing up to 30 lbs. Requires ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Working environment: Exposed regularly to some unpleasant working conditions. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other infectious material. YNHHS Requisition ID 142148<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Ac2pIyuzLMn3EU3b9qTcGgl" width="0" height="0" />

**Overview**

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Under the general direction of the Endoscopist and Nursing staff, performs all duties that support patient care in the Endoscopy and GI Motility Units. These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients. Performs duties within an appropriate time frame, participates as a team member, contributing to a positive work environment. Demonstrates an outstanding commitment to excellent customer service, learning and skill development. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

**Job Description**

- Performs technical duties which contribute to safe, effective and efficient patient care delivery.
  - Checks, maintains, and assures proper working condition of all equipment including suction, light source, air, scopes and cameras.
  
- Assists the Endoscopist and Clinical Nurse in providing patient care.
  - Demonstrates ability in prepping responsibilities (applying EKG electrodes, B/P cuffs, pulse oximeter, and oxygen).
  
- Performs responsibly which contributes to the efficient operation of the department. Participates in keeping the environment clean and organized.
  - Safely transports patients to the procedure room.
  
- Maintains competency in areas of responsibility and participates in unit activities to promote a cohesive team.
  - Completes online mandatory continuing education classes as required.

**Requirements**

- Minimum 1 year of patient care or ambulatory clinical support as PCT, MA, GI tech or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year PCT/CNA experience and/or one year GI clinical support experience and/or perioperative experience as a Surgical Tech or in Sterile Processing.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); complete certification through the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution/GI Specialty within two years of employment. Complete a minimum of 10 CEUs related to GI yearly.

**Special Skills**

- Excellent communications, interpersonal, coordinative, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Endoscopic room procedure and universal precautions.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
- Must be able to participate as a member of the patient care team.
- Must be able to clean instruments/endoscopes, utilizing department aseptic techniques and following the Manufacturer IFUs.

**Physical Demand**

- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
- Requires mental alertness and ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Physically and emotionally able to work under stress, stand, walk, lift and carry.
- Requires stamina to work in a fast-paced environment. 

**Working Environment**

Exposed regularly to some unpleasant working conditions. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other infectious material.

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