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Respiratory Therapist Level I Job ID128761
NYC Health + Hospitals
Full Time | Harlem
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
This class of position encompasses the provision of respiratory care requiring a high degree of knowledge, skill and responsibility in accordance with established protocols. May supervise technical and ancillary personnel. All personnel perform related work.
Under medical and technical supervision of a duly licensed Physician, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs the following functions and activities:
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Responds to all cardiorespiratory emergency requests and provides respiratory care, as needed.
2. Maintains inventory of respiratory care equipment and supplies required to provide respiratory care.
3. Administers and monitors medical gases and humidifier systems.
4. Administers and evaluates aerosolized medications to the respiratory tract.
5. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilators.
6. May perform various procedures to obtain blood samples for pH blood gas analysis.
7. May perform blood gas analysis and related quality control functions.
8. May perform routine maintenance of department blood gas analyzers in accordance with Department of Health regulations.
9. May perform pulmonary function studies.
10. Completes Initiates, maintains and monitors various cardio-respiratory non-invasive equipment.
11. May perform chest physiotherapy.
12. Manages the cardio-respiratory status of patients requiring continuous mechanical ventilation during transport.
13. Establishes and maintains artificial airways and performs special procedures.
14. Performs cardio-respiratory invasive procedures in accordance with established protocols.
15. Plans and coordinates day-to-day patient care activities as it relates to the practice of respiratory therapy.
16. Completes required documentation.
17. Coordinates and/or supervises activities of assigned technical and ancillary personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and,
2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and,
3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Staff Nurse- Radiology Job ID128816
NYC Health + Hospitals
Full Time | Harlem
Work Shifts
7:00 A.M – 8:30 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit. Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
4. Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel.
7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.
8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice.
10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services.
11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and
procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.
12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other groups.
13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Social Worker - Level II Job ID128796
NYC Health + Hospitals
Full Time | Harlem
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
This class of positions encompasses professional, supervisory or administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in the operation of a social work department providing psychosocial and other social work services to different types of patients across various settings. Ensures patient-centered quality care and services in support of better outcomes and improved patient experience, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and social work standards of care. All personnel perform related work.
Under general supervision, with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, performs the following:
Examples of Typical Tasks:
With or without supervision, based upon licensure, performs the typical tasks described in Assignment Level I at a higher level:
1. Screens charts for historical and clinical information, conducts psychosocial evaluations through interviews with patients and/or identified surrogates and formulates appropriate social work treatment plans.
2. Works within health care setting offices or in community settings within NYC to provide individual and group counseling, as well as concrete social services, as required.
3. Confers and consults with professionals in other disciplines to determine and implement a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and to develop treatment plans, evaluate patients’ progress, develop discharge and aftercare plans and recommend alternative action or treatment.
4. Provides outreach services, makes referrals to other governmental, public and/or community agencies, prepares patients to accept services, provides direct social work services on high-risk cases and may escort patients in connection with community activities and referrals, as needed.
5. As a mandated reporter, documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the New York State Central Registry.
6. Appears and testifies at administrative and court hearings, as necessary.
7. Assists in plans for institutional or hospital discharge and other post institutional/hospital care; evaluates alternate care arrangements for patients, where needed.
8. Participates in staff conferences and other related social work meetings, special studies, committees and/or research projects and internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, and trainings, as required.
9. Prepares reports and related paperwork; keeps appropriate records.
10. Ensures ongoing compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures with national standards and other applicable external regulatory requirements, guidelines, and accreditation authorities, as well as safety and quality management standards.
11. May assist in the provision of clinical services only under supervision of a New York State LCSW, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist.
12. Performs other related duties, as directed and with required supervision.
In addition to performing the typical tasks described in Assignment Level I above with or without supervision based upon licensure and at a higher level, performs the following typical tasks:
1. Mentors and assists less experienced social work staff in social work techniques and serves as a resource in various aspects of advanced social work practice.
2. May supervise graduate and undergraduate social work students, as well as volunteers and other auxiliary personnel, as needed.
3. May assist in the provision of clinical services only under supervision of a New York State LCSW, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist or perform such functions independently as a LCSW.
Minimum Qualifications
For Assignment to Level II
1. Valid license as an LMSW issued by the NYSED; or
2. Valid license as an LCSW issued by the NYSED.
Mental Health Counselor - Level I (Job ID128853)
NYC Health + Hospitals
Full Time | Harlem
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the practice of mental health counseling. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and mental health standards of care. All personnel perform related work.
Under direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional, with latitude for independent judgment and decision making, performs professional work in the mental health discipline.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides mental health counseling and psycho-education services to clients with less complex cases.
2. Participates in the interviewing and case history taking process by utilizing appropriate assessment and screening tools.
3. Consults with relevant mental health professionals regarding the diagnoses, prognoses, and recommendations for disposition on individual cases; contributes to the formulation of client comprehensive treatment plans.
4. Coordinates with appropriate personnel and/or departments to counsel and assist clients with the completion of applications and documentation for educational, vocational, and entitlement programs.
5. Acts as a resource to clients seeking additional support on a variety of available services within the health care setting and the community.
6. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and files of patient contact information, which includes consumer interactions, clinical case histories, phone contacts, agency interactions, and other related information.
7. Participates in appropriate internal and/or external training conferences.
8. May participate in treatment programs assisting other personnel and/or departments in providing counseling/therapeutic services.
9. May be assigned to coordinate and supervise the activities of support staff in related areas.
10. May be assigned to assist in the instruction and supervision of volunteers, interns, and students in the area of mental health counseling, as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I
1. Valid license and current registration or valid limited permit to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Nurse Aide (Transport Escort) Job ID129135
NYC Health + Hospitals
Full Time | Harlem
Work Shifts
12:00 A.M – 8:00 A.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
This position is an integral part of the health care setting service and the incumbent receives assignments from the appropriate employee in charge of patient and messenger escort, in accordance with the operational procedures determined by health care setting leadership. Transports patients to and from the Nursing Service and all other patient areas for specialized treatment and examinations as a primary function, but will also perform such other duties as required.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Obtains patient escort assignments and schedules from a designated Dispatcher/Supervisor, Service Department and reports to Nurse-in-Charge.
2. Introduces self to patient, explains the nature of the trip, and escorts the patient to and from the Nursing Service to a designated area until someone else assumes responsibility for the patient or given another assignment by the Nursing Supervisor and reports back to the Dispatcher/Supervisor, Service Department.
3. Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed or stretcher-bed, and escorts ambulatory patients, including those with intravenous apparatus to and from various nursing units, x-ray, scheduled therapies, various clinics, other diagnostic and therapeutic units, transfers, discharges, religious and recreation centers within the healthcare setting, accompany children to school within.
4. Maintains control of patients’ charts and releases same only to authorized personnel.
5. Maintains records of patient transport activities including the time a patient is picked-up, time of patient’s arrival at a specified area and time of patient’s return to the Nursing Service.
6. Places patients in and out of wheelchair, stretcher, bed, and morgue tray and obtains assistance, if necessary. Positions patents on tables in such areas as x-ray, P.T., etc. and uses Hoyer lifters and other patient lifting devices.
7. Escorts newly-admitted patients to designated areas in the health care setting complex and assists them in storing their luggage, packages, clothing and other items.
8. Transports bodies and/or assists Mortuary Caretaker in transporting same to the mortuary and places in refrigerator and, when necessary, searches D.O.A.’s, completes the required D.O.A.’s reports, transports fetus, amputated parts or other specimen to morgue; delivers specimens, charts, x-rays, etc. to and from specified area (such as O.R., wards, laboratories, etc.).
9. Responsible for the ready availability, upkeep and cleanliness of wheelchairs, stretchers, stretcher beds and morgue trays, sterilization of incoming patients’ clothing and other items, when required.
10. Performs such other duties as are necessary, when assigned (e.g., collect and deliver regular and emergency requisitions for x-ray, electrocardiograph, basal metabolism, physiotherapy and other diagnostic tests and treatments, assists with transporting various equipment and supplies and other messenger assignment).
Minimum Qualifications
Elementary school graduation or equivalent ability to effectively communicate with patients; Ability to keep simple clinical records.