Total 1,206 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Aberdeen, South Dakota

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties include but not limited to:

Incumbent reports to technical supervisor or Pathologist. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis considering physiologic processes and requirements. Accepts and/or documents incoming patient specimens using the designated computer system (or backup system) as per established policies and procedures.

Controls physical conditions and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiological state of the specimen and the quality of patient care is maintained. Reports all specimen problems according to established guidelines. Verifies accuracy, completeness and validity in the testing process. Logs rejected specimens according to laboratory/departmental policy and delete accessions according to laboratory policy. Adheres to requirements to accomplish plans to assure successful accreditation by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP, CUA, FDA, American Association of Blood Banks and other governing bodies.

In microbiology, specializes in performing gram stains, infectious disease testing, immunochemical fecal occult blood testing, vaginosis DNA testing, and complex PCR testing. Performs a variety of diagnostic tests and makes macroscopic examinations of cultures of numerous species of bacteria for the purpose of positive identification when performing pharmacy aseptic technique assessments.

In hematology, performs complex testing such as coagulation studies including prothrombin testing, activated partial thromboplastin testing, fibrinogen testing, and D-Dimer testing. Performs body fluid crystal analysis and microscopic urinalysis reviews. n chemistry (typically in the specialized chemistry unit of the section), performs blood gas testing.

Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Maintains laboratory in a clean and safe condition according to agency and accreditation requirements. Troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation. Recognizes indicators of malfunction and evaluates validity of data.

While performing a full range of biochemical tests, must have an extensive knowledge of instrumentation to install, calibrate, troubleshoot and resolve problems. Calibrates at timely and/or established intervals to minimize break downs and delay of procedures. Performs and monitors quality control. When controls fall outside acceptable limits, employee uses independent judgment, in conjunction with standard operating procedures, to evaluate the validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures, correlating and integrating information and perform additional testing to confirm abnormal results. Monitors specimens and the environment for acceptability.

Helps to maintain an effective liaison with biomedical engineering personnel from Healthcare Technology Management and/or manufacturer's technical service representatives to help assure optimal uninterrupted services. Ensures that sufficient supply of reagents, standards and controls are available at all times to assure that the inventory is adequate for uninterrupted functioning of all instruments. Is responsible for preparation of reagents, controls. etc. as required. Recommends changes in procedure to improve efficiency, accuracy and safety. Conducts all work according to laboratory safety regulations. Assists in training employees in laboratory procedures and laboratory safety. Accountable to technical supervisor or Pathologist to report conditions and progress on eliminating discrepancies.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 534-555009F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Determines the eligibility of patients seeking health care.
• Obtains and verifies the health records and information for the RPMS Patient Registration System for Medicaid, Medicare, and Private/Commercial Insurance eligibility information for all patients prior to clinic visits.
• Initiates and carries out a variety of clerical duties associated with the treatment of patients.
• Enters and verifies data entry within electronic health systems.

• Provides basic personal care to patients; obtain and records physiological measurements (chief complaint, vital signs, and to screen for tobacco use, domestic violence, and other required screening questions .
• Assists with activities of daily living, ambulation, bed making, managing wheelchair patients, lifting, diagnostic test preps, specimen collection and patient teaching. Also assists in the feeding of patients, bathing elimination, and emptying catheter bags.
• Assists the physician and/or nurse in the examination and care of patients by: obtaining supplies and equipment setting up for exams and cleaning up after patient examinations.
• Responds to all patient requests promptly; recognizes changes in patient conditions and re orts to the charge nurse.
• Maintains record confidentiality and safeguards medical information and keeps work area neat and orderly.

• Performs, all ultrasound examinations ranging from the routine to the highly specialized.
• Performance of the examination requires proper alignment and position of the patient.
• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers the transducer to perform the exam.
• Performs ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, scrotum, chest, extremities, retroperitoneal space for purpose of acquiring high quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders.
• Technologist meets the requirements set forth in Columbia VA HealthCare System POLICY/MEMORANDUM FOR BLS (RQI); BLS Certification is maintained per quarter and the technologist must maintain currency.
• Knows and understand the principles of ultrasound and the highly specialized ultrasound and radiology equipment to approve the acceptability or rejectability of each scan.
• Receives and identifies patients using two (2) patient identifiers, explains methods of procedures, assists movement of patients to and from wheelchair, table, positions the patient and performs examinations as requested.
• Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges priorities to accommodate them.
• Technologist is responsible for and required to maintain credentials and licensure. Annual ARRT and/or RDMS certifications must be current and Continuing Education (CE) requirements must be met biennially.
• The technologist interprets the requests or instructions from the radiologist or clinician.
• Receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations and works independently.
• Follows departmental Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervision is for administrative, and the employee must contact the radiologist or Supervisor to clarify difficult situations.
• The technologist understands and carries out the requests made by providers or seeks assistance of the Supervisor when an uncommon, unique, or new procedure is required.
• Controls technical factors on ultrasound unit, which will affect time, gain, amplitude, velocity, frequency, attenuation, absorption, reflection, scattering, refraction, and diffraction. Selects between non-focused, fixed-focus, linear phased array, an annular phased array.
• The technologist must demonstrate skills in performing complex ultrasound procedures including color flow, Doppler carotid, and arterial Doppler exams.
• Knowledge of anatomy, cross sectional anatomy, and physiology such as the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems applicable to sonographic illustration to interpret the requested examination accurately.
• The technologist must be skilled in the technique of performing localization studies for invasive procedures such as biopsies and aspirations. Maintains sterile field for procedures such as biopsies and/or aspirations, drainage, etc.
• Thoroughly comprehends all processes for reusable medical devices (devices designed by the manufacturer to be reused by multiple patients) including initial training, proper setup (assembling the RMD in preparation for a procedure in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), use and reprocessing.
• Advises radiologist of significant abnormalities which requires their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing exam.
• Participates in the training of physicians, students, and radiology technologists so these individuals may acquire an understanding of the principles of ultrasound and how it relates to other diagnostic exams. Instructs students while performing the full range of ultrasound examinations; oversees the student as he/she performs examinations, providing immediate assistance or guidance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

This position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through (a) delivery orders and/or (b) small purchase procedures. This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The Purchasing Agent maintains responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems that support the full range of programs and activities.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Purchasing Support - Conducts purchasing under the micro-purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases; tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends; and,
• Procurement Support - Procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists, other service line contacts, and contracting officers as appropriate for the purposes of auditing documents, processing receiving reports, and payments.; conducting open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements; and,
• Administrative Support - Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files, and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes; performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in the medical facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Cleans patient rooms, bathrooms, public restrooms, operating rooms, labor/delivery, exam rooms, halls, walls, floors, furnishings, equipment, windows, offices.
• Plans and coordinate daily work tasks with supervisor.
• Stocks areas with supplies, linen and required chemicals.
• Inspects, sorts, folds, counts, stores, and distributes clean linen per standard protocol.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops floor and maintains floors such as stripping and waxing and shampooing carpets.
  

Duties for the position include but are not limited to:

• Handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing and driving the vehicle through unfavorable weather conditions, heavy traffic, and unsteady roads.
• Determining the shortest and fastest route in making delivery/pickup from sharing agreements and judge hazardous conditions appropriately so as to select alternate routes.
• Loading cargo onto vehicles by use of docks or hydraulic lift without causing injury to him/her or others.
• Inspecting vehicle to recognize maintenance issues that need repair.
• Having knowledge of all linen and uniform items stocked by type, fabric, size, etc.
• Maintaining an organized system for storing and disbursing items must be understood to properly rotate items.
• Identify misuse or improper storage arrangements as set forth in station policy.
• Utilizing his/her own initiative in assuring that routine tasks are completed satisfactorily and within the time frames assigned.
• Ability to stand, walk, turn, bend, and lift in the performance of assigned duties.
• Pushing and pulling heavy cargos on and off the vehicle to include linen carts.
• Utilizing a one-and-a-half ton truck, gross vehicle weight rating (GVW) of 12,000 lbs., for the transporting of textiles back and forth.
• Ensuring proper loading of vehicles so that it is not overloaded and linen carts or other cargo is secured.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment and submitting word orders.
• Checking all fluids and fuels as needed and required.
• Assuming the duties of the Laundry Machine Operator or performing other duties assigned by the Textile Manager.

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The Health Technicians (Audiology) main responsibilities are for patient care, supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, patient charting and patient education.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting and escorting patients;
• Patient instruction and counseling on hearing loss or hearing aids either on an individual basis or in a group setting;
• Conducting hearing pass/fail screenings without interpretation;
• Non-diagnostic otoscopy;
• Cerumen management;
• Taking earmold impressions; Hearing aid troubleshooting and repair;
• Providing basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers;
• Performing listening checks on hearing aids;
• Electroacoustic analysis of devices;
• Pairing hearing aids and accessories via Bluetooth technology;
• Programming previously stored settings into hearing aids
• Managing office supplies;
• Tracking loaner stock hearing aid inventory;
• Electronic ordering, verifying orders upon arrival to ensure components are present and working correctly;
• Scheduling appointments;
• Packaging and mailing hearing aids and accessories;
• Processing ROES transactions (e.g. certifying and issuing hearing aids, entering orders and repairs);
• Responding to routine inquiries from patients, including determining nature of hearing aid inquiry and responding to administrative questions; Assisting patients, visitors, and others requesting information;
• Management of infection control, patient safety, and clinical supplies for the audiology clinic;
• Maintenance of clean, disinfected instrumentation, equipment, and work surfaces in the audiology clinic, Reprocessing reusable medical equipment based on facility policy according to Medical Center infection control procedures and reusable medical equipment policies

• Participates in internal management operations and activities in terms of organizational structure, functional operation, and long-range planning.
• Outlines goals, establishes controls and required management reports for use by Executive Staff and Governing Body in implementing programs and activities.
• Reviews and recommends distribution of funds and utilization of resources for those departments supervised.
• Participates as a member of the PRSU Executive management team in the planning, interpretation and implementation of policies, guidelines, statutes, and directives, from all levels of the Department.
• Supervises the Service Unit Operations Division.

• Participates in internal management operations and activities in terms of organizational structure, functional operation, and long-range planning.
• Outlines goals, establishes controls and required management reports for use by Executive Staff and Governing Body in implementing programs and activities.
• Reviews and recommends distribution of funds and utilization of resources for those departments supervised.
• Participates as a member of the PRSU Executive management team in the planning, interpretation and implementation of policies, guidelines, statutes, and directives, from all levels of the Department.
• Supervises the Service Unit Operations Division.

Maintains Recreation facilities, grounds, and equipment in a clean, safe, operational, and pleasing manner. Observes operating instructions available for the Fitness Center program to include departmental policies, regulations, and operating standards, command level regulations, and procedures, and local policies set by Flight Chief, Squadron Commander, and/or Support Group Commander. Assumes custody of change fund. Opens center for business. Collects and accounts for fees and sales. Prepares Cashier Reports and other required records and reports. Oversees activities in progress and renders assistance as needed. Closes area at the end of the day. Places equipment in proper storage areas. Reconciles cash with record accountability. Assists at the front counter helping customers with the variety of equipment, programs and facilities we offer. Helps other staff members with projects and customers so that the Fitness Center runs smoothly. Communicates with other staff members so that procedures are uniform. Assists in conducting inventories. Position is a position of trust. Subject to perform additional duties given by management.

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• Incumbent plans work to be accomplished by subordinates and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities and capabilities of employees; evaluates work performance of subordinates.
• Serves as principal advisor to the Clinical Director on planning and coordination of professional and administrative functions of the Clinical Services Branch
• Assists Clinical Services Branch with maintaining accreditation for JCAHO, CMS and other state and federal agencies
• Assists the Clinical Director with researching and implementing Clinical Standards of Care, Practice Guidelines related to medical care for the Clinical Services Branch.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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Major duties include but are not limited to:

Clinical Functions
A. Provides clinical coverage in the hematology/oncology clinic and other clinics as assigned.
B. Medication Management: Operates independently under a defined scope of practice to initiate, change, and discontinue prescription and OTC medications in an outpatient clinical pharmacy practice setting. In collaboration with the appropriate provider, provides additional advanced medication services outside of defined clinical scope without need for provider co-signature and excluding controlled substances.
C. Offers expert knowledge and advance skills in pharmacology, therapeutics, drug interactions, and medication safety.
D. Reviews clinic patient profiles for appropriate drug therapy, adherence issues, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, medication safety, unnecessary polypharmacy, and dosage adjustments for special considerations such as renal/hepatic insufficiency.
E. Obtains patient medication histories and counsels patients and/or relatives on medications as requested by providers or for patients emailed in pharmacist-run clinics.
F. Incorporates pharmacoeconomic considerations into clinical practice to promote cost-effective and evidenced-based drug therapy, considering but not limited to drug selection, dosage form, administration frequency, duration of therapy, monitoring, and efficacy.
G. Documents all clinical interventions/suggestions in the patients' medical record.
H. Actively participates in the process of medication reconciliation.
I. Ensures adherence with the VA formulary and P&T Committee drug therapy & policy recommendations. Recommends alternative medications as needed and completes automatic therapeutic substitutions when appropriate.
J. Evaluates and processes non-formulary medication requests from assigned providers.
K. Identifies, reports, and appropriately manages medication-related complications, adverse drug reactions or events, and medication errors.
L. Provides expert, clinically appropriate drug information to patients, caregivers & medical center staff as needed.
M. Orders laboratory tests as necessary to evaluate and monitor medication therapy.
N. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients in his or her assigned unit,
area or department.
O. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possession of the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Accurately interprets information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and appropriately provides care as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Distributive Functions
A. Verifies computer prescriptions or orders (with provider order entry) for patients in his/her assigned clinic area or other areas as assigned.
B. Reviews and interprets physician orders for accuracy eligibility, availability and therapeutic appropriateness.
C. Provide professional guidance on admixtures or related matters to medical and nursing staff.
D. Directs pharmacy technician support, where applicable.
E. Coordinates medication orders with central pharmacy or CMOP when necessary.
F. For non-emergent medications, prescriptions will be entered for mail-out from CMOP (90-day supplies will be encouraged for maintenance
medications).
G. Participates with the pharmacy management in formulation and implementation of policies and procedures to assure accurate compounding
and dispensing of all therapeutic and diagnostic agents and other supplies furnished by Pharmacy Service to beneficiaries through the various inpatient and outpatient functional areas.
H. Performs other clinical and staff pharmacist duties as required in periods of acute staffing needs.

Performs other duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, 8:30am to 5pm or 9am to 5:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52432F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required