Manages cardiac databases for the Quality Management Services (QMS) department: abstracts data and submits for assigned database within established timeframes.

Obtains financial statements from patients (by phone or in person) applying for financial assistance and assists patient to the point of completion of the financial statement in order to appropriately apply the organization’s charity policy. Works with In House patients to obtain payment for their out of pocket costs.

The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and coordinates delivery of nursing care to groups of patients in compliance with hospital and departmental policies, protocols and procedures.  He/she provides direct patient care by monitoring physiological and behavioral status, evaluating patient progress and the effectiveness of interventions, and by performing treatments and procedures.  He/she recognizes, reports and documents clinical observations.  The Registered Nurse participates in orientation, training and management of personnel.  

The Scrub Assistant, under the guidance of the RN provides services to surgical patients, maintaining an aseptic environment. The scrub assistant assists in the transporting of patients.

The Paramedic performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to patients being treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance.  The EMT-Paramedic also performs the responsibilities of driving emergency vehicles providing due regard for the safety of others while operating the ambulance. The EMT-Paramedic performs patient care activities when attending to the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. The EMT-Paramedic performs Life Support procedures within their scope of practice as approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS Division.

The Paramedic performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to patients being treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance.  The EMT-Paramedic also performs the responsibilities of driving emergency vehicles providing due regard for the safety of others while operating the ambulance. The EMT-Paramedic performs patient care activities when attending to the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. The EMT-Paramedic performs Life Support procedures within their scope of practice as approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS Division.

The Emergency Medical Tech.- ADVANCED performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to patients being treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance. The EMT-ADVANCED also performs the responsibilities of driving emergency vehicles providing due regard for the safety of others while operiating the ambulance. The EMT –ADVANCED perfoms patient care activities when attending to the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. The EMT-ADVANCED performs Advanced Life Support procedures within their scope of practice as approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS Division.

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.   Must be able to direct other staff providing direct and indirect patient care.  Must be able to circulate and/or scrub in the Operating Room.  Flexible hours and taking call are...

Performs clinical imaging procedures to include computed tomography on a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Responsible for maintaining the uniform operation of the department by performing a broad range of duties. Receives and processes necessary patient information,Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform imaging exams according to policy while assuring patient safety, comfort and protection. Assists the radiologist and attending physician. Communicates effectively and appropriately, works efficiently and productively, maintains a clean and safe...

The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs.  The RN executes therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions.  The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes.  The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift.   

Provides quality nursing care to the patient in the Imaging Services department. Identifies patient needs and priorities for care and the attainment of /or progress towards patient outcomes. Coordinates care between other professional disciplines as needed.  

Provides professional nursing care for office patients following established standards and procedures.

Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Responsible for registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and answering of telephone. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens.  Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family.  Returns patient phone calls.

The Centralized Scheduling Representative will promptly answer telephone calls and schedule patients in a timely manner within Department guidelines. In addition to scheduling outpatient tests and procedures, the Centralized Scheduling Rep will enter demographic and insurance information, Pre-Cert Info when applies, into the 1Chart Scheduling system. The Centralized Scheduling Representative accurately listens to requests from patients, physicians, physician’s office personnel, and inter-hospital departments in an effort to effectively schedule patients for procedures giving high priority to customer service and complete customer satisfaction. Must maintain the Dept Standards of “Talk Time” and also working together as a team. The Scheduling...

The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and coordinates delivery of nursing care to groups of patients in compliance with hospital and departmental policies, protocols and procedures.  He/she provides direct patient care by monitoring physiological and behavioral status, evaluating patient progress and the effectiveness of interventions, and by performing treatments and procedures.  He/she recognizes, reports and documents clinical observations.  The Registered Nurse participates in orientation, training and management of personnel.  

The Patient Care Aide(PCA) works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Patient Care Aide include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Patient Care Aide must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

The Charge Nurse is accountable for the patient care delivered during the assigned shift.  This position supervises, evaluates and schedules unit personnel on the shift assigned.  The Charge Nurse collaborates with the Director to resolve personnel, patient, and unit issues and mentors and develops the unit/shift team. Special compensation is offered in a flat rate.

The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care using the nursing processes of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Also directs and guides patient care activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Cooperates and communicates well with all health team members to maintain the highest quality patient care.

Job Summary:   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.  In addition, the monitor technician is in constant observation of cardiac monitor patterns and cardiac rates on the central cardiac monitoring system in order to inform the appropriate personnel of any...

The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care using the nursing processes of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Also directs and guides patient care activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Cooperates and communicates well with all health team members to maintain the highest quality patient care.