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Responsibilities include developing, writing, implementing and updating policies and procedures in accordance with the Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists, New York State Department of Health, CLIA, CMS, AABB, FDA and OSHA guidelines for the Transfusion and Donor Services.  Responsible for developing training, education and competency programs as well as supervise the training of new employees, assess competency, provide evaluations and continuing education for Blood Bank Technologists, Technicians, Laboratory Aids, Donor Phlebotomists, and Registered Nurses. Responsibilities also included facilitating Transfusion Committee meetings, assessing and meeting the needs and demands of the medical staff, overseeing Blood Bank testing, and the development, implementation and supervision of Audits, Performance Improvement Projects and Quality Assurance programs for the Transfusion and Donor Services.  Supervisor is also responsible for planning future section operations and maintaining all phases of inventory and budget control.

This position involves repair of numerous pieces of rolling, fixed, and portable equipment. It requires an individual who is well versed in numerous fields and has excellent mechanical ability.  The individual must be able to perform repair and preventative maintenance duties on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems as well as general maintenance work.  The individual shall perform daily maintenance on all equipment responsible for and complete specific preventive maintenance duties.  This position is subject to rotational shift coverage to provide the Medical Center with general maintenance, repair and preventive maintenace 24-hours a day.

In addition to the common responsibilities, specific responsibilities have been identified as essential to this position’s effective functioning. These requirements are summarized below. The position specific responsibilities are addressed individually in Job Knowledge/Skill Competency Part II.   General Summary: The Executive Assistant will have overall responsibility for the daily operations of members of the Leadership team (AVPs and above) and other departments, as needed. This position interacts with all leadership and staff, as well as with members of the Board of Directors, Medical Staff, patients and their families, and other individuals and groups as a representative of the Leadership team and the organization. Diplomacy, integrity, respect, organization and initiative are key attributes of this position.

Certification levels for Histology Technician and Histotechnologist are hierarchal and it is assumed that the technologist level encompasses knowledge and skills of the preceding technician level.  The Technologist has a general comprehension of the many factors that affect health and disease, and recognizes the importance of proper test selection, the numerous causes of discrepant test results (patient and laboratory), deviations of test results, and ethics including result confidentiality.  The Technologist is responsible for accurate, correct routine and stat tissue processing, to include embedding, microtomy, mounting and staining.  They will perform routine histology, as well as reagent preparation, special staining and immunohistochemical staining.  The individual should have an understanding of the underlying scientific principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical, procedural, and problem solving aspects. 

This position involves repair of numerous pieces of rolling, fixed, and portable equipment. It requires an individual who is well versed in numerous fields and has excellent mechanical ability.  The individual must be able to perform repair and preventative maintenance duties on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems as well as general maintenance work.  The individual shall perform daily maintenance on all equipment responsible for and complete specific preventive maintenance duties.  This position is subject to rotational shift coverage to provide the Medical Center with general maintenance, repair and preventive maintenace 24-hours a day.

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for working collaboratively with the Manager to plan for, direct, supervise and evaluate all program operations and patient care delivery in assigned clinical areas.  This individual shares responsibility with the Manager for staffing/scheduling, staff performance and appraisal process, incident report review/follow-up, and quality/safety improvement activities.  The Assistant Manager is responsible for management/leadership of the unit/department in the absence of the Manager.  They share joint responsibilities with the Manager for all outcomes of the unit to include but not limited to patient and staff satisfaction.   This individual serves as a clinical resource for unit/nursing staff.  They are also responsible for monitoring/assessing clinical practice, guiding the development of standards of care and practice, and counseling/educating staff when practice deviates from standards.  The Assistant Manager provides performance appraisals for staff and helps to monitor progress of developmental plans.  This individual displays competence in the 5 core health care competencies of interdisciplinary team work, quality improvement, evidence based practice, patient focused care and informatives.  They will have consistent off shift presence and visibility.

The LPN works under the general supervision of the Practice Supervisor, an Ambulatory RN or other licensed provider to deliver excellent patient care completing the duties and responsibilities of the position while complying with the HIPAA and CVPH confidentiality policies. S(he) is responsible to manage patient flow while supporting physician (s) to ensure efficient use of their time and minimize patient wait time. S(he) is responsible to perform operational and quality/risk management duties according to regulations and protocols. The position requires regular use of independent judgment to interpret and apply policies, procedures and practices.

Performs Diagnostic radiologic procedures in a variety of settings and locations on patients as ordered by licensed providers in an ethical and professional manner according to hospital and departmental policy and according to any applicable New York State guidelines.  Must assist in all aspects of the Radiology Department operations.

Performs Diagnostic radiologic procedures in a variety of settings and locations on patients as ordered by licensed providers in an ethical and professional manner according to hospital and departmental policy and according to any applicable New York State guidelines.  Must assist in all aspects of the Radiology Department operations.

The Targeted Outreach Worker, under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, is responsible for planning and conducting outreach activities outlined in the annual work plan of the Cancer Services Program (CSP) to increase the number of uninsured Clinton, Essex, Franklin County residents, in the eligible population, screened for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer.  Responsibilities will also include direct engagement in the community.  Recruits previous clients and provides other program support as needed.  The Targeted Outreach Worker’s responsibilities and job focuses are dictated by the state and may change at any time depending on what is required by the Cancer Services Program Grant.

Under supervision of the Director or Supervisor of Oncology Services or Staff Nurse, the LPN assists in the management of patient care.  The LPN also performs support functions for the department as assigned by the RN and/or manager.  

Under the direction of the Cook Supervisor, prepares and cooks in quantity various foods for meal service and performs cold food production duties for patients, cafeteria and deli station.

This entry level position is responsible for understanding and completing some of the more basic Shift Mechanic duties, with the intent of gradually increasing exposure to some of the more complex duties associated with that position.  The individual must be able to work independently and successfully perform and document a variety of basic preventative maintenance tasks.  In addition, assisting Shift Mechanics (as requested) to complete corrective work orders will also help familiarize them with other associated duties of the positon.

Each Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the staff pharmacists in the various functions of the Department, including dispensing and order filling responsibilities, inventory controls, and prepackaging.

The Clerk IV performs receptionist and clerk duties in the department.  Functions as the central communication source for the department process. Maintains and organizes paper related to patient care and medical record supplies, distributes mail and information to staff, physicians and patients.  Transcribes both manually and into the computer patient and unit information.  Directs both written and verbal communication to appropriate people.  Zerox projects for staff and physicians.  Answers the telephone and call system.  Responsible for the timely, accurate and clear transfer of communications including physician orders.  Develops and maintains harmonious, customer friendly environment.  Monitors unit cameras and individuals entering and leaving the unit.

Registered Respiratory Therapists deliver both routine and critical care services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory dysfunction, including, but not limited to oxygen and aerosol therapy, respiratory care treatments, pulmonary diagnostic procedures, airway management, ventilator management, patient assessment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Registered Respiratory Therapist works independently in all areas of the hospital. They take an active role in planning departmental operations as needed.   Registered Respiratory Therapists provide the practice of the profession of respiratory therapy, which is undertaken pursuant to the direction of a duly licensed physician. This is defined as the performance of Cardio-Pulmonary evaluation, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and education of the patient, family and public. Registered respiratory therapists may supervise respiratory therapy technicians and respiratory students in the practice of the profession. They take a decision-making role in planning patient care assignments, developing department direction and overseeing operations with recommendations provided.

Performs Radiologic procedures in a variety of settings and locations on patients as ordered by licensed providers, in an ethical and professional manner according to hospital and departmental policy, and according to any applicable New York State guidelines.  Must assist in all aspects of the Radiology Department operations.

Performs Radiologic procedures in a variety of settings and locations on patients as ordered by licensed providers, in an ethical and professional manner according to hospital and departmental policy, and according to any applicable New York State guidelines.  Must assist in all aspects of the Radiology Department operations.

This position is responsible for the timely performance of various processes relating to Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Accounting activities.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the management of patient care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient outcomes.  The nurse directs and guides the delivery of nursing care, patient education, and all care related activities, while maintaining standards of professional nursing collaborating with other disciplines as appropriate.