CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Monterfiore Medical Center
Full Time | Bronx, NY 10467
Perform routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids using a variety of automated and manual instrumentation in a timely manner. Maintain equipment and records according to department procedures and regulatory agencies guidelines in the areas of QA and QC. Use independent judgment to solve technical and procedural problems. In some instances, ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time is necessary.
Requirements
Position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred
New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit are required. Applicants must obtain the provisional permit within the probationary period of three month for continued employment. Prior to obtaining the provisional permit, associates may not release any patient reports
Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required
LPN
St Barnabas Health System
Full Time | Bronx, NY 10457
The Licensed Practical nurse will perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, counseling and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed or otherwise legally authorized Attending Physician or Registered Nurse (New York Practice Act).
Candidates must have:
• Graduate of an accredited School of License Practical Nursing
• Required New York State License to practice as a LPN
• BLS
LPN
St Barnabas Health
Full Time |
The Licensed Practical nurse will perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, counseling and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed or otherwise legally authorized Attending Physician or Registered Nurse (New York Practice Act).
Credentialed Addiction Counselor (CASAC)
St Barnabas Hospital
Full Time | Bronx, NY 10457
The Credential Addiction Counselor:
- Conducts individual counseling session, open and closed groups, family and con-joint counseling sessions.
- Presents alcoholism and substance abuse educational information to patients and significant others.
- Functions as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
-Ensures referrals to modalities of such as determined by the needs of the patient.
- Write clear, timely, concise progress notes, areas of conflict short term, long term treatment planning and psychosocial history, etc.
- Assess new patients upon admission
- Conducts small group activities
- Maintain and enhance professional growth and development through in-services, seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc.
- Understands the Diversion Prevention Plan for the Methadone Substance Abuse Treatment Program and Medical Managed Detox Unit.
Physician Assistant WPHPA FEATURED
White Plains Hospital
Full Time | White Plains, NY 10601
Position Summary
The WPHPA Physician Assistant is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions. Within physician-physician assistant relationship, Physician Assistant exercises autonomy in medical decision-making a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. May include responsibility for education, research, and administrative services.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. First Assist on surgical procedures. First and second assist on total hips and knees.
3. Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treat illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds. Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
4. Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
5. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
6. Counsels patient/family on preventative health care.
7. Documents patient information and care in medical record, in confidential manner, and may maintain departmental statistical database for research purposes.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants. Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis.
9. Demonstrates skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
10. Demonstrates skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
11. Demonstrates ability to make responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.
12. Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
13. Demonstrates ability to educate patients, families and staff in user-friendly manner.
14. Performs all other related duties as assigned.