Total 61 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Houston

• Perform booking and scheduling procedures to generate necessary appointments for patients requiring APV procedures.
• Manage Ambulatory Patient Visit and Observation procedures; ensure proper accountability for patients reporting or being referred.
• Check in-patients APVs and complete end of day processing by closing out patient disposition; accountable for any incomplete or delinquent APV accounts.
• Maintain appropriate files and statistical data pertaining to all APV patients.
• Type a variety of materials, telephonic reports, endoscopy procedure schedules, and maintain telephonic roster of all incoming calls and their resolution.
• Assembles required backup material or attachments as specified or based on knowledge of requirements.
• Perform receptionist duties; refers calls and inquiries to appropriate personnel based on specific request and nature of business.
• Answer general inquiries as to overall office functions, availability of personnel, or status of specific actions within the employee's personal knowledge and/or responsibility; establishes and maintains a variety of files and records.
• Compile various narrative or statistical summaries, based on general requirement, or statements of need, according to standard procedures.

• Provides Tier II technical and security customer service and support.
• Performs computer systems security support functions to protect and provide appropriate access to sensitive patient information.
• Sets up and maintains system account restrictions and user rights.
• Independently analyzes and determines cause of malfunctions related to hardware, software, security or environment.
• Documents all issues and resolutions in the Remedy Work Order System Knowledge Base.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of reports, schedules, and other data to respond to malfunctions and/or backlog.
• Maintains awareness of current trends in information assurance and information technology.
• Interprets and adapts guidelines to resolve unusual problems or situations not previously encountered.

• Greets and logs patients and provides instruction and information on procedures to be performed.
• Assembles needed sterile supplies and hand sterile items to the physician.
• Performs dressing changes, cleanses minor wounds, burns and removes sutures.
• Constructs and applies a variety of splints and casts using all forms of casting to include thermoplastic and hydroplastic casting materials.
• Shapes and attaches splints.
• Maintains operative records of all surgical procedures performed in the minor surgical suite.
• Ensures all needed records, X-rays and medical reports (i.e., lab slips, CT results, X-rays, bonescan, arthrogram consultations and inpatient charts) are available to the physician.
• Maintains primary responsibility for processing and maintenance of specialized instrumentation use by the service, including sterile processing.

• Independently examines the patients, conferring with the Radiation Oncologist as to specific requirements.
• Perform complex and intricate radiation treatments on patients.
• Monitors patient during treatment to alleviate fear, insecurity, or apprehension.
• Administer contrast agents intravenously, orally or rectally as needed.
• Document treatment sites with photos, diagrams, and tattoos.

Responsible for providing the administrative control necessary to manage the Facilities office.

Coordinates budget data and information to keep an updated budget account for the department.

Maintains up to date information regarding the status of work requests, work order and B&F projects.

Assists in monitoring the progress of all construction projects at the institution.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Participates with supervisor in planning and coordinating survey/control measures by furnishing information about the presence and extent of plant diseases and/or insects, and effect of treatments.
• Directs and/or conducts approved control and eradication measures including sanitation measures, biological controls, and the application of herbicides, insecticides, nematicide, and fungicides.
• Enforces Federal and/or State regulatory orders to restrict movement or issue certificates permitting movement of plants, plant products, and equipment into or out of regulated areas.
• Assists with inspections of routine commodities for export.
• Maintains daily records of inspection work, control measures and regulatory procedures applied; prepares reports and maps on the activities and accomplishments within the assigned area.

• Provide supervision to other orthotists
• Measure and fit patients with all types of custom made orthotic appliances.
• Operate shop machines and hand tools required to perform fabrication, alteration and repair of orthotic appliances.
• Coordinate interpretation of prescriptions with patients and physicians.
• Ensure acceptable quality standards are maintained within the work area and that appliances produced meet required specifications.
• Identify developmental and training needs of subordinate employees and provide needed training.

• Prepare a full range of baked products found in regular and special diet menus.
• Adjust measurements and revise recipes to improve taste, change quantities, or conform to special diet requirements.
• Calculate daily totals of various ingredients required by bakery for the days production.
• Use bakery tools and equipment, including powered machines, abiding by health regulations and sanitation standards.
• Maintain knowledge of the full variety of ingredients used in baked goods; e.g., hard or soft flour, leavening agents, soda, butter or shortening, hard or soft mineral water.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of bakery by cleaning and washing of ovens, work tables, equipment, refrigerators, utensils, and floors.

• Independently fabricate prosthetic and orthotic devices, with direction.
• Assist with supply inventorying, management, and ordering.
• Perform duties to maintain the functional/safe operations of the fabrication lab.
• Assist the primary orthotist/prosthetist to adjust and adapt lower and upper extremity prosthetic devices
• Perform limited repairs of prosthetic devices.

• Ensure the timely completion and adequacy of the medical charts of inpatient and Ambulatory Patient Visit patients discharged from the hospital.
• Support the completion of discharged Inpatient and Ambulatory Patient Visit type records.
• Reconciles disposition report with records received from the wards.
• Instructs and trains ward clerks, paraprofessionals, and the professional staff for compliance with the medical records procedures and policies.
• Applies a practical knowledge of medical terminology, relevant policy references, and procedures.

• Maintains industrial hygiene equipment.
• Conducts assessments to evaluate existing potential health hazards and recommends solutions to problems.
• Conducts surveys and investigations of work operations, identifying and evaluating conditions which may be hazardous to the health or workers.
• Performs respirator fit testing per appropriate standards and guidelines.
• Collect and manage industrial hygiene data.
• Collects air samples for as determined by building Inspections or special projects.

• Perform the full range of receptionist, recordkeeping and clerical duties within the ambulatory setting. Enter, manipulate and/or retrieve information and data from automated systems utilized by MTF.
• Type routine correspondence using various automation systems. Complete request forms for individual patient orders, blood work and other requests.
• Maintain and enter patient appointment schedules for the clinic/practice. Schedules appropriate patient appointments.
• Receive patients and visitors as the initial point of contact, in person or telephonically. Ensures eligibility for care, and contacts Patient Administration for verification. Verify Patient Insurance/OHI.
• Responsible for the clerical duties inherent to the in processing (reception), care and out processing (transition) of outpatients, families/caregivers and guests. Effectively communicates with patient and their care team.
• Reconcile end-of-shift/end-of-day processing and reports.
• Respond to emergency calls and follow communication procedures to include operating emergency phone lines, public announcement systems, and emergency alarms. Clearly communicates with associated parties during emergency related operations.

• Perform inter-oral procedures as directed by dentist.
• Take preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment.
• Receive and schedule patients for treatment.
• Prepare and arrange all instruments and materials needed for each treatment.
• Take and record blood pressure and pulse of oral surgery patients before and after treatment.
• Aid in the training of trainee dental assistants and students.

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Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit enthusiastic and skilled Facilities Operatives who can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to deliver a high quality, modern Soft Facilities Management service in schools across Renfrewshire.

The successful candidates will have responsibility, at site level for the effective delivery of all aspects of the Soft FM service which includes building cleaning; catering; school crossing patrol; security; and any other related services.

You will have a flexible approach to working hours and have experience of working in a customer focused environment and be willing and enthusiastic to work as part of a team. It is desirable that you have previous Soft FM experience in a similar environment and have a willingness to undertake training.

You must have literacy, numeracy and IT skills and it is desirable that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. You must have the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues.

It is essential that you have a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or Willing to work towards if not already in possession of REHIS Elementary Food Safety Certificate

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Related

Education:

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.

Treatment:

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.

• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.

• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment

• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).         

• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.   

• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy. 

• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.       

• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure

• Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.   

• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.

• Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification        

• Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.          

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.    

• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification      

• Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.         

• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.

• Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.

• Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.

• Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.

• Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.      

• Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.       

• Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.       

• Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.

Staff Related

• Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.

Education/Communication:

• Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices

• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.

• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.

• Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).

• Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.

RECORD KEEPING:

• Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.  

• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.           

• Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure

omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.

• Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.

• Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.      

• Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.     

• Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

INFECTION CONTROL:

• Assists in collecting  information for infection control audits.       

• Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.         

• Follows infection control Policies and Procedures          

• Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.

TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:

• Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care 

• Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient           as allowed by state law

• Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.      

• Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.

• Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.

• Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.

• Assists with coordination of transition to patient’s modality choice.         

• Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU       

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the

Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable

accommodations can be made.

• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.       

• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials          

• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist” devices for the heavier items.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

• Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.

• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.

• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.

• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.