Total 292 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Jacksonville, North Carolina

• Prepare patients for pre-op and diagnostic procedures using effective therapeutic communication.
• Perform set up of room for post-op patients and anticipate immediate needs.
• Administer medications and observe patient progress.
• Provide care to neonates and pediatric patients.
• Provide training to staff on simple and complex procedures.

The Audiology Health Technician provides support in six functional areas. They are: 1) walk-in clinic, 2) hearing aid repairs, 3) hearing aid and earmold certification and tracking, 4) data, equipment and supply management, 5) earmold impressions, and 6) audiologist support. The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports Audiology professionals in procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing problems using standard face-to-face and telehealth applications.
• Operates and maintains medical and telehealth equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Perform patient care procedures and provides follow-up hearing aid consultation for patients recently fit with hearing aids.
• Receive and direct patients, answer routine inquiries and make referrals.
• Determine nature of inquiry and independently respond to all administrative questions.
• Assist patients, visitors, and others requesting information, guidance or referral for special assistance.
• Responsible for making impressions of the ear for earmolds, custom hearing aids, and hearing aid repairs due to poor fit or changes in patient status (i.e. loss/gain of weight) including those on surgically altered or difficult to fit ears.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing and completing clinical documentations.
• Manage office supplies and hearing aid inventory, electronic ordering, and verify orders upon arrival.
• Routinely check orders to ensure that all components are present and in working order.
• Check malfunctioning hearing aids to determine if problems can be corrected or if they must be returned for repairs.
• Performs independent troubleshooting on malfunctioning hearing instruments to determine if problems can be corrected or if the instrument must be sent in for repair.
• Monitors and maintains inventories and orders supplies for ear mold fabrication, hearing aid repairs, hearing aid fittings, diagnostic procedures, and cerumen management purposes.

The Audiology Health Technician provides support in six functional areas. They are: 1) walk-in clinic, 2) hearing aid repairs, 3) hearing aid and earmold certification and tracking, 4) data, equipment and supply management, 5) earmold impressions, and 6) audiologist support. The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports Audiology professionals in procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing problems using standard face-to-face and telehealth applications.
• Operates and maintains medical and telehealth equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Perform patient care procedures and provides follow-up hearing aid consultation for patients recently fit with hearing aids.
• Receive and direct patients, answer routine inquiries and make referrals.
• Determine nature of inquiry and independently respond to all administrative questions.
• Assist patients, visitors, and others requesting information, guidance or referral for special assistance.
• Responsible for making impressions of the ear for earmolds, custom hearing aids, and hearing aid repairs due to poor fit or changes in patient status (i.e. loss/gain of weight) including those on surgically altered or difficult to fit ears.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing and completing clinical documentations.
• Manage office supplies and hearing aid inventory, electronic ordering, and verify orders upon arrival.
• Routinely check orders to ensure that all components are present and in working order.
• Check malfunctioning hearing aids to determine if problems can be corrected or if they must be returned for repairs.
• Performs independent troubleshooting on malfunctioning hearing instruments to determine if problems can be corrected or if the instrument must be sent in for repair.
• Monitors and maintains inventories and orders supplies for ear mold fabrication, hearing aid repairs, hearing aid fittings, diagnostic procedures, and cerumen management purposes.

The Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) is responsible for the operation of hemodialysis equipment in the treatment of patients with chronic renal failure. Duties include monitoring patients during dialysis treatments; cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance of dialysis equipment; setting up and operating hemodialysis equipment; selecting, ordering, stocking, and preparing supplies needed for dialysis procedures; and mentoring new technicians. Dialysis equipment is highly complex mechanically and electronically. The Hemodialysis Technician performs his/her duties as part of the dialysis team under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Staff Nurse. Other responsibilities and duties include but not limited to the following:

Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) GS-08 Duties:

• Performs and interprets test results including water treatment testing and is able to analyze deviations from the expected norm and responds appropriately.
• Is knowledgeable of the American Association of Medical Instruments (AMMI) standards and unit policies as the relate to water treatment, cell counts and disinfection.
• Performs routine dialysis start up and take off procedures under the supervision of the primary RN. Checks patient's condition and knowledgeable of proper treatment procedures, technique, and machine adjustments; understands medical treatment for patients with renal failure
• Is knowledgeable of the physiological and psychological changes and conditions related to ESRD.
• Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to supervisor those that would improve the operation of the section.
• Calculates dialysis baths according to the physician's orders per patient by mixing concentrates, i.e., calcium, and potassium.
• Recognizes and reacts to signs and symptoms that signal the onset of complications of dialysis including hypotension, and cramping.
• Maintains unit stock levels of disposable dialysis items. Monitors and reports stocking discrepancies that would impact patient flow.
• Technician is aware of and practices the safety policies/procedures of the medical center, and participates in quality assurance activities as directed.
• Assists the physician in more complex procedures such as central venous catheter insertion.
• Assists in training patients in home/self-care dialysis by teaching components of dialysis operation such as water treatment and monitoring patients for compliance to any recommended water system changes.
• Mentor or precept less experienced technicians.
• Able to analyze deviations from the expected, determine whether the deviations are machine or patient related, and respond
• according to the findings.
• Knowledge of the more complex procedures, the pharmacology related to this occupation, and knowledge of related acute
• disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatment.
• Knowledge of the hemodialysis process and equipment needed for home/self care including knowledge of common machine
• problems and repairs to such equipment.
• Knowledge of the equipment and procedures for peritoneal dialysis.
• Ability to assist the physician with percutaneous renal biopsies and peritoneal catheter insertion.
• Ability to provide instruction to dialysis patients in home/self care and in the maintenance of the equipment.
• Ability to provide instruction for physicians, nurses, and other personnel in dialysis procedures, equipment operation and
• maintenance.
• Performs dialysis Adequacy evaluations for Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis patients.
• Performs unit Quality Assurance Audits.
• Maintains and updates unit database program and monitors system performance.
• Works under the general direction of the Dialysis Nurse Manager. On most assignments, technologist works independently. On the more unusual and complex assignments, works closely and confers with Nurse manager and facility Bio-Medical shop. Work is evaluated on a spot-check basis for achievement of objectives.

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Duties/Tasks:

• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
• Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
• Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results. Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures.
• Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervalsusing statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. Interprets findings and makes recommendations.
• Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program.
• Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (health care providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.
• Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.

• The department supervisor outlines assignment parameters, deadlines, and priorities and provides advice on how to proceed when unusual problems are encountered.
• The technologist plans and carries out the procedures necessary to complete the work assignment and handles problems and corrects errors in accordance with established protocols or accepted laboratory practices.
• The supervisor reviews the work reports for the technical soundness and conformity to policy and established requirements.

• Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.
• Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

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Duties/Tasks:

• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
• Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
• Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results. Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures.
• Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervalsusing statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. Interprets findings and makes recommendations.
• Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program.
• Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (health care providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.
• Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.

• The department supervisor outlines assignment parameters, deadlines, and priorities and provides advice on how to proceed when unusual problems are encountered.
• The technologist plans and carries out the procedures necessary to complete the work assignment and handles problems and corrects errors in accordance with established protocols or accepted laboratory practices.
• The supervisor reviews the work reports for the technical soundness and conformity to policy and established requirements.

• Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.
• Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

The Advanced MSA must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs. The incumbent may be required to serve on more than one PACT or in more than one Specialty Clinic area, or rotate in any MSA area. Major duties include, but are not limited too:

• Collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process. The incumbent(s) contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third-party insurance.
• Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV).
• Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients through the use of two forms of identification, name and full Social Security Number.
• When records are received, the incumbent(s) will ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to scanning or performing the function within their area.
• Must screen/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Interpret and communicate requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities and assist in training other MSA levels, if required.
• Daily review of active/pending consults for scheduling, accuracy and disposition.
• MSAs who work outside of PACT must be able to interpret and communicate requirements for such areas Care in the Community, Health Benefits, Emergency Room, Ward Administration and any other services with approved MSAs.
• Participates in the daily team huddles and/or weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The Advanced MSA must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs. The incumbent may be required to serve on more than one PACT or in more than one Specialty Clinic area, or rotate in any MSA area. Major duties include, but are not limited too:

• Collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process. The incumbent(s) contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third-party insurance.
• Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV).
• Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients through the use of two forms of identification, name and full Social Security Number.
• When records are received, the incumbent(s) will ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to scanning or performing the function within their area.
• Must screen/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Interpret and communicate requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities and assist in training other MSA levels, if required.
• Daily review of active/pending consults for scheduling, accuracy and disposition.
• MSAs who work outside of PACT must be able to interpret and communicate requirements for such areas Care in the Community, Health Benefits, Emergency Room, Ward Administration and any other services with approved MSAs.
• Participates in the daily team huddles and/or weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Advises, participates in and assists the Associate Director for Clinical Business Operations (CBO) in the achievement of effective strategic planning and coordination of medical center clinical management functions.
• Assists in the formulation of administrative policies.
• Responsible for assisting executive management with administrative problems that arise, providing recommendations for solutions and is a contributor to the decision-making process.
• Evaluates functional programs to identify specific requirements (i.e., budgetary, work force, materials, facilities, and services needed).
• Develops and adjusts plans and schedules pertinent to statutory or regulatory provisions.
• Provides full staff assistance contributing to problem-solving and planning throughout the medical center by recommending changes in management practices, relative materials, methods, techniques, organizational structures, and procedures.
• Coordinates implementation of programs for improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency and assesses program development.
• Participates in overall medical center administration and serves as a management representative on various medical center committees.
• Responsible for keeping staff members apprised of the status of various programs and informed of significant developments in subordinate operating elements.
• Advises executive staff, providing information relative to their responsibilities in accomplishment of established performance goals and objectives.
• Directs personnel management activities including performance evaluations, recruitment, interviews, selection of personnel, promotions, awards, position classification, training, disciplinary actions, timekeeping etc.
• Considers grievances and complaints, ensuring the appropriate staff are notified and incidents are handled in a timely manner.
• Conducts staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst (Health Informatics) located in Charleston, SC. The primary purpose of the position is to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care by integrating clinical and information processes necessary to achieve successful adoption and application of new technologies throughout the VHA.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Uses communication, education, and leadership to support comprehension of and adaptation to organizational updates.
• Provides communication channels to clinical and business teams to support deployment, sustainment, and optimization efforts.
• Cultivates a healthy working relationship between the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) and Health Informatics, allowing for routine dialog to enable the sustainment and optimization of our health information technology (IT) solutions and workflows, for the benefit of all staff and Veterans.
• Leads meaningful and coordinated use of subject matter experts to support decision-making among informatics functions to optimize the healthcare system and the tools that support the business.
• Evaluates content quality and assure access to knowledge resources, eliminating redundancy in duplicate data sources, and improving information interoperability across the organization.
• Applies statistical, machine learning, visualization, inferencing and other techniques to enable decision support ranging from the point of care to enterprise-wide population management with the goal of transforming practices and improving system health.
• Develop reports and information tools using a variety of methods and tools such as Structured Query language (SQL), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) from the VISN and the VA Corporate Data Warehouse.
• Enables healthcare capabilities and the evolution of technology adjoined to the electronic health record (EHR) to deliver quality care by developing, implementing, monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing informatics tools and access to them.
• Supports the thorough analysis of a workflow to consider opportunities for the potential improvement or optimization of the behavior of people, systems, information, and tools.
• Ensures the VHA EHR operates in a way that improves patient care, ensures patient safety, and meets the needs of providers through continuous evaluation, testing, and improvement of the system.
• Applies a true end-to-end process to evaluate workflows, identify issues, develop solutions based on best practice guidelines, and resolves and communicates changes to maintain and optimize processes that deliver Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions.
• Uses communication, education, and leadership to support comprehension of and adaptation to organizational updates.
• Performs activities that support the management and delivery of educational experiences using information solutions and technology in all areas of healthcare.

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JOB DUTIES
Independent practice level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or family members/caregivers in the PACT/Primary Care and SCI&D Clinic. Able to work independently with Veterans and family members experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, financial, legal and other psychosocial problems. Effective social work often occurs over a series of several visits. Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members. Able to assess functional acuity of the patient and provide appropriate interventions.

Must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the Veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence possible.

Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as team members in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions.

Possess ability to coordinate community placements through collaboration with Veterans and family members as well as team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner. Community placements can involve but are not limited to referrals to group and family care homes, assisted living facilities, adult day healthcare programs, VA contract and private nursing home placements, Community Living Centers, residential care homes, inpatient and outpatient hospice services.

Serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or family members, VA and community resources, and local hospital case management staff in order to ensure thorough coordination of services.

Must possess knowledge and ability at the advance practice level to independently implement treatment modalities and evidence-based practices, provide educational classes, and/or supportive groups for Veterans and families, including shared medical appointments. The Social Worker must be able to use and teach Veterans in the effective use of My HealtheVet (MHV) system.

Must possess skill in using computer systems, especially for the internet for Veterans who choose this modality to communicate with the team.

Provide consultation and education to Veterans and family members regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and Advance Directives. This includes knowledge of the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community programs.

Must be available to provide consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of the Veteran and/or families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning and compliance with treatment.

Maintain knowledge of Veterans benefits and services, community resources, and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies.

Must have thorough knowledge of the PACT team-based, Veteran-centered model and the role of each health and allied health care team members as well as an understanding of the role of the social worker in the PACT model.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty: Week 1: Tuesday- Friday 07:30-17:00 | Week 2: Monday 07:30-16:00, Tuesday-Friday 07:30- 16:00
Compressed/Flexible:Available
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:54573F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Serves as Occupational Therapist at a Medical Referral Center providing inpatient and outpatient services to Federal prisoners referred by physicians, mid-level practitioners or dentists.

Functions autonomously in the specialty area, but will also be a member of a rehabilitation team providing the latest evidence-based care to a diverse patient population in this unique setting.

Provides occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical, functional and/or health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

Establishes a plan of care and manage the needs of the patient based on examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, goals, and outcomes of planned interventions of identified impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.

Collaborates with multiple medical, mental health, and correctional staff to provide comprehensive care to federal inmates.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• Serves as a respiratory therapist independently administering complex respiratory therapy treatment to critically ill patients.
• Assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of assigned patients using data acquired through physical examination and respiratory monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume ventilators for critical care patients.
• Provides in-service training to other respiratory therapists and nursing personnel relative to the types of treatments given, various types of medications used, and the set up and operation of respiratory equipment including the necessary cleaning and safety precautions.
• Records treatment, findings, and progress pertinent to patient care.

• Serves as a respiratory therapist independently administering complex respiratory therapy treatment to critically ill patients.
• Assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of assigned patients using data acquired through physical examination and respiratory monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume ventilators for critical care patients.
• Provides in-service training to other respiratory therapists and nursing personnel relative to the types of treatments given, various types of medications used, and the set up and operation of respiratory equipment including the necessary cleaning and safety precautions.
• Records treatment, findings, and progress pertinent to patient care.