Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff the Health Care Assistant(HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally assists staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient Care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. 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.

As a member of the "Network Infrastructure" team, you will be responsible for the assessment, installation, support, and maintenance of low voltage/data cabling and equipment associated with the hospital network systems. The ideal candidate will be a competent individual with a great passion for technology with an analytical mindset that is essential for effective troubleshooting while contributing to the overall infrastructure installation. The primary goal is to create and sustain a well-functioning and reliable network to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the healthcare systems while considering EIA/TIA Standards and OSHA regulations and requirements.

Kids Care, our region's pediatric and neonatal transport team, consists of highly trained RN's and RT's that specialize in transporting critical neonatal and pediatric patients. This position represents patient care directed toward the stabilization and safe transport of critical pediatric/neonatal patients to Huntsville Hospital Women and Children’s. Patient care is also given in clinical areas throughout the hospital such as the Pediatric ICU or Neonatal ICU.  

The Medical Technician, MLT, CLT is responsible for performing the laboratory procedures in at least three or more functional sections of the clinical laboratory in accordance with the policies and procedures that are in effect.  The Key Areas of the laboratory are Blood Bank, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Microbiology. The technician maintains the instruments in his/her area, performs Quality Control procedures, Calibrations, reviews Quality Control and Calibration data to ensure accuracy, and aids in improving the performance of the laboratory.  The technologist may well be expected to perform other functions not specified.  There are other duties such as teaching, purchasing, inventory, writing procedures, etc. that could be logical assignments for this position depending on the area in which the tech excels.

Performs all functions in relationship to preparing all foods for meal service for patients and cafeteria.  This includes breakfast, lunch, supper, all meats, vegetables, modified diets, special functions and any other food items as directed.

AICU is an 8-bed Medical/Surgical Adult ICU at the Huntsville Hospital for Women/Children campus. Orientation consists of working with an experienced staff and length of orientation is typically 6-12 weeks depending on experience. AICU is the only adult critical care unit at the Women/Children campus. The AICU offers a challenging workflow for RN’s.  AICU receives a variety of patients that includes primarily critical Medical patients, but also Antepartum, Postpartum, GYN Oncology, GYN, ENT, and any adult patient at WC that requires intensive monitoring.  The RN’s in AICU are trained to care for a variety of critical situations including hemorrhage, critical OB, CRRT, ventilators, and titrating drips.  We have 4-beds wired for fetal monitoring that is monitored by an L&D RN on our campus for our critical Antepartum patient. AICU RN’s are responsible for all Rapid Responses and Code Blue situations for the adult patient population at WC.  The staff in AICU works closely with health care providers to provide excellent care and compassion to our customers. Our staff has the opportunity to participate in Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder programs, and CEU offerings available online & at Corporate University.

The phlebotomist works under the immediate supervision of the Medical Technologist/Technician, is primarily responsible for the phlebotomy procedures, including veni-punctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, bleeding times, urine collection and drug screen collections. The phlebotomist is also responsible for processing in the reference lab reports and for sorting/charting various lab results. The phlebotomist is expected to assist in certain clerical duties, such as running daily reports, assisting with the out-patients, taking orders off of the computer, putting up supplies and cleaning their trays and any work area.

A Cardiac Short Stay RN must be able to multitask and consistently deliver high quality care in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency are required as the RN cares for a variety of pre and post procedural cardiac patients. The RN works closely with the Cardiac Cath and EP Labs to prioritize care through assessment. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and keeps the patient's family updated. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift and provides a seamless transition with the oncoming shift by ensuring a thorough handoff.

The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. 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.

The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. 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.

The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment.  The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs.  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.

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.   -------------------------------------------- Non-Licensed Clinical Ladder: Huntsville Hospital non-licensed clinical ladder rewards dedicated patient care aides who meet defined criteria. The program looks at the years of employment, and professional and leadership development. The organization’s clinical ladder motivates our non-licensed personnel to continue developing skills beyond their original training. It also promotes excellent patient care, fosters self-growth and career advancement, and supports recognition. 

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.   -------------------------------------------- Non-Licensed Clinical Ladder: Huntsville Hospital non-licensed clinical ladder rewards dedicated patient care aides who meet defined criteria. The program looks at the years of employment, and professional and leadership development. The organization’s clinical ladder motivates our non-licensed personnel to continue developing skills beyond their original training. It also promotes excellent patient care, fosters self-growth and career advancement, and supports recognition. 

Job Summary  Responsible for the energy efficient operation of the Huntsville Hospital facility, including, but not limited to, both Main and East campuses.  Conducts energy audits and identifies energy conservation opportunities (ECO’s) that can result in reducing costs without adversely affecting patient care.  Responsible for directing, coordinating and maintaining the effectiveness of the Huntsville Hospital energy conservation measures (ECM’s).  Establishes and maintains an energy accounting program for continuing analysis of energy use and the results of energy conservation measures.  Acts as the hospital system technical consult on new and existing energy technologies, alternative fuel sources and energy-efficient practices.

Monitors drug therapy to improve patient outcome and quality of care, recommends rational and cost-effective pharmacotherapeutic alternatives and provides accurate and efficient medication distribution. Implements and evaluates nutritional support and pharmacokinetic regimens. Supervises pharmacy technical staff.   - Relocation bonus may be applicable - Clinically challenging work environment - Pay varies based on experience, shift(differential) and/or benefit level - Flexible schedule - Work-Life balance - On-site continuing education opportunities  

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 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.  

Inspect, report malfunctions, and make minor and major repairs to equipment and physical facilities relating to the tram.

Provides assistance to Imaging Technologists and provides patient transport to and from and/or between nursing units and ancillary departments.