Total 214 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepares and cooks meals that require little or no processing, such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies
• Follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to proper items in the quantity needed
• Grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches
• Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
• Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets; Prepares purred foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
• Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures
• Follows sanitary food handling procedures
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed
• Operates dish machine

• Performs venipuncture or capillary/dennal puncture phlebotomy procedure.
• Adhere to written laboratory procedures and protocol as related to pre analytical testing,
• Adhere to safety, Infection Control, and Universal precaution policy.
• Collects specimens according to strict guidelines to ensure specimen integrity.
• Verifies proper patient preparation, specimen collection, and specimen transport requirement for reference laboratory tests.
• Educates patients on proper collection technique for specialty tests such as Urine tests, Stool collection, and fasting tests.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of computers & electronic medical records.
• Labels, separates, and distributes samples lo appropriate areas.
• Processes specimens to maintain specimen integrity.
• Maintains the laboratory facility and equipment, controls supplies. and maintains and controls laboratory records.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supply Management:

• Responsible for the inventory management, control and distribution of expendable inventory
• Ensures maximum effectiveness in the management of inventories
• Has oversight and accountability of the management plan for the commodity program
• Conducts effectiveness/efficiency reviews
• Oversees the computation of requirements for supplies
• May serve as the approving official for approving reconciled purchase card transactions
• Oversees the care and handling of specialized items
• Prepares/reviews submissions to obtain approval or funding
• Acts as the central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems

• Manages federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies
• Approves emergent procurement decisions
• Participates in root cause analysis process
• Serves as the utilization and disposal official for excess consumables

• Supervises employees from separate but interrelated units
• Makes recommendations for promotions, reassignments and awards
• Develops position descriptions and performance standards
• Conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews
• Assists subordinate staff with performance issues
• Schedules and grants leave
• Monitors overtime usage resolves informal complaints and grievances
• Develops the ability of subordinate staff
• Develops individual development plans for professional growth and development
• Coordinates and integrates various technical units to ensure compliance
• Conducts on the job training and in service training
• Assesses training and educational needs and implements training programs
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing and controlling the work, keeping the supervisor informed of any problems that will adversely affect the unit's productivity.
• Direct and coordinate the production activities within CMS Confirmation department.
• Train supervisors and staff members on the use and application of these analytical methodologies.
• Review results of forensic analyses for technical and clerical accuracy.
• Responsible for personnel management functions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative and problem-solving support to Nursing Administration, specifically, establishing operational/procedural protocols, data collection of overtime/sitter hours, and evaluates/interprets and distributes action required and unsigned notes reports in support of Nursing Leadership.
• Establish operational/procedural protocols for data collection.
• Document regulation compliance.
• Address budgetary needs related to office supply requests and file management requirements.
• Primary timekeeper.
• Establish, review and update processes for policies and standard operating procedures.
• Track the life cycle for mandatory training in the Talent Management System (TMS), accreditation findings, position descriptions, functional statements and addendum's.
• Ensure appropriate compliance standards are maintained.
• Provide clerical support for nursing meeting minutes, agendas, and presentations and has the ability to schedule meetings, obtain conference rooms and nursing teleconference lines.
• Serve as the Nurse Managers primary point of contact in updating workload in the local Labor Mapping Tool.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Administrative Officer in planning strategies for improving and streamlining the nursing records management process.
• Use computer and appropriate software to prepare correspondence, analyze data, place orders, enter work orders and ensure appropriate employee access, payroll processing.

• Records a variety of physician's orders involving patient activities, diets, and medications, on a timely basis to various charts (Patient Profile, medication and treatment records)
• Identifies various chemical compounds, symbols and abbreviations comprising medication orders and accurately transcribes drug names, dosages, and times of administration.
• Initiates and receives telephone calls to obtain and provide information.
• Records telephone messages pertaining to such things as detailed laboratory reports, X-ray and test results.
• Recognize and refers urgent results to the professional staff for immediate action.
• Properly files the results of various tests in patients' charts as they are received, keeping the record of care current and accurate.
• Acts as the information receptionist for the clinic.
• Receives visitors and phone calls to the unit.
• Utilizes automated systems as required by the clinical area assigned (e.g., workload management system, DMHRSi, Clinical Event Review Module, OR Scheduling system, CHCS-I, AHLTA, Trace-View).
• Scans and files outpatient charts as needed.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Possess expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, implementation tools and technology to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Function as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures including but not limited to: General, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Thoracic, GYN, Ortho, Vascular, Plastics and Urology.
• Select and prepare instruments, supplies and equipment, and assist operative team according to Operating Room procedures.
• Adheres to principles of strict aseptic technique in preparing set-up for specific procedures.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain highly complex sterile surgical set-ups.
• Assists with positioning patients for specific procedures.
• Report and document pertinent patient and/or supply/equipment information as it pertains to surgery.
• Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations (frayed cords) and independently takes corrective action.
• Observe and respond promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipate the needs of the surgeon; be knowledgeable of a wide variety of complex surgical procedures and possible complications.
• Proper handling of surgical specimens.
• Participates in departmental process improvements.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Possess expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, implementation tools and technology to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Function as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures including but not limited to: General, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Thoracic, GYN, Ortho, Vascular, Plastics and Urology.
• Select and prepare instruments, supplies and equipment, and assist operative team according to Operating Room procedures.
• Adheres to principles of strict aseptic technique in preparing set-up for specific procedures.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain highly complex sterile surgical set-ups.
• Assists with positioning patients for specific procedures.
• Report and document pertinent patient and/or supply/equipment information as it pertains to surgery.
• Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations (frayed cords) and independently takes corrective action.
• Observe and respond promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipate the needs of the surgeon; be knowledgeable of a wide variety of complex surgical procedures and possible complications.
• Proper handling of surgical specimens.
• Participates in departmental process improvements.

• Provide an advanced level of specialized nursing care to critically ill infants.
• Observe and reassess patient's conditions; recognize and interpret serious situations; notify the charge nurse/and or physician and/or takes preplanned emergency measures.
• Assist with special potentially life-saving procedures performed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to include assisting with the placement of central invasive lines or intubation.
• Operate and monitor technical equipment such as transcutaneous oxygen monitors, ventilators, IV infusion pumps, etc.

• Manage the Recreation Therapy program for Mental Health services.
• Plan, coordinate and implement activities and specialized groups according to evidenced ­based practice.
• Perform individualized assessment of patients, selecting and implementing therapeutic interventions, and documenting patient progress.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to evaluate and review the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend treatment and corrective action when problems exist.
• Train and coordinate professional and paraprofessional personnel in the facilitation of group and program activities.
• Develop Continuing Education Unit (CEU) programs for the Psychiatric Care Course and assists facilitating quarterly sessions with the Clinical Educator.

• Confirm eligibility status and requirements of patients in order to create appropriate inpatient encounters.
• Coordinate the collection and release of patient valuables and personal effects.
• Retrieve electronic health information from systems storing medical records as needed for direct inpatient care.
• Prepare, create and electronically submit birth certificate applications and congratulatory birth correspondence and verify accuracy of documents.
• Use computer programs to perform admission and disposition functions.
• Utilize automated healthcare systems to research medical documents.

Clinical Pharmacy Specialists are employees of their medical center's Pharmacy Service, to ensure they receive all professional guidance, policy and communications, along with department missions and goals, especially regarding the VA National Formulary, VISN and local medical center Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee objectives for formulary management activities and patient safety. The primary function of the clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) in emergency medicine is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers.

Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (EMCPS) are highly-trained medication management experts and consultants in highly complex, clinical scenarios, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medications in the Emergency Department (ED). Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborates with ED providers to develop, implement, and maintain systems that promote desirable clinical outcomes through use of safe, cost-effective drug therapies.
• Reviews and evaluates medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes.
• Utilizes motivational interview skills with patient, family, caregiver and other healthcare professionals to collect patient-specific data to identify problems and individualize care to complement patient's medication therapy history and identify additional data needed as part of medication review assessment.
• Designs pharmaceutical care plans if needed and documents interventions performed in electronic health record, allowing for seamless transitions of care and effective communication within the patient's healthcare team.
• Makes dose adjustments and recommendations based on objective laboratory findings, expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
• Orders, reviews and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy.
• Manages acute and chronic disease states under Scope of Practice.
• Reports and assists in medical emergencies and high risk procedures such as resuscitations, intubations, acute coronary syndromes, stroke, anticoagulation reversal, toxicologic emergencies, disaster management.
• Reviews culture results and susceptibility profiles and initiates changes in antimicrobial therapy when indicated.
• Participates in the training and orientation of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, pharmacy staff and allied healthcare professionals.
• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities of postgraduate residents in the emergency department, as preceptor.
• Serves as an authoritative information source on medication and their uses.
• Engages in drug information services to healthcare providers informally and via formal requests.
• Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices. EMCPS is able to adjust communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations, accurately assess and document patient comprehension, refer patients to educational programs provided within the healthcare system by multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintains and improves professional competency by keeping up with information on new medications, new medication therapies, and innovations in pharmacy practices. The EMCPS continually applies current drug information and program techniques in their daily practices.
• Obtains and maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BLS) and Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)
• Responsible for the daily operation status of various aspects of the pharmacy programs.
• Participates in quality improvement committees and regulatory compliance activities designed to evaluate and improve patient safety, quality measures/metrics and outcomes in the ED included but not limited to creation of order sets or other techniques to aid in expedited, safe and proper selection of evidence-based and/or guideline-directed therapies in the ED.
• Serves as pharmacy liaison with ED team and stakeholders, representing pharmacy service in a professional manner.
• Performs any duties and special projects deemed necessary by Pharmacy Administration, for the proper operation of the Pharmacy Service.

This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management process for Service Line programs, which include setting qualitative and quantitative standards. This position develops and provides the Executive Leadership Team and the clinical staff information on the methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate the Engineering, Maintenance, Biomedical, Capital Management, and other Engineering programs into the mission of the Medical Center. This position oversees the Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care Programs for Utility Systems Management, Safety, Life Safety, and Medical Equipment Management for both this Medical Center and all Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

In the absence of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Chief has the full authority to act on behalf of the Chief Engineer.


Engineering Project Management and Administration

• Responsible for strengthening and enhancing healthcare facility engineering and operations. The Assistant Chief Engineer is a key managerial advisor reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.
• Provides management support and technical expert consultation to the Chief Engineer for all issues relative to the areas listed above. Acquires significant decision-making authority, responsibility, and accountability on issues affecting all of Engineering Service.
• Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management process for the Engineering Service that includes setting qualitative and quantitative standards. Develops and provides the Medical Center executive leadership and the clinical staff information on the methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate these programs into the mission of the Medical Center.
• Oversees human resources management matters for the services, including development and implementation of succession and workforce plans.
• Supports the Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) process as part of the Medical Center planning team.

• Provides for the budgeting and financial management for Engineering Service including budget formulation, justification, and execution; financial management; and financial reporting.
• Exercises responsibility for budget formulation, presentation, and execution. Maintains awareness of and information about the overall status of financial resources for the office in order to react to changing situations with timely recommendations
• Participates with management in defending the budget before senior level management. Interacts and negotiates on adjustments or reprogramming in support of major program changes or requirements. Reviews for financial impact.

• Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to all areas of the facility and all facets of Engineering Service. Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program issues. ???????
• Assists with the coordination of all requests for additional resources, working closely with others to pull together comprehensive short-range and long-range plans. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Plans and/or accomplishes special projects. Manages special projects for major office or program issues of broad impact. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs.???????

• Meets regularly with other Engineers from across the country and VA Leadership from the Office of Capital Asset Management and Engineering Support (OCAMES).
• Must meet program performance standards as defined at the national, VISN level, and medical center level. Develops and maintains performance monitoring, tracking and reporting systems.
• Reviews subordinates' activity plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy and feasibility. Establishes maintenance standards for new or unusual projects.

• Develop and implement the Medical Center's capital improvement program. Works with medical activities to identify additional space needs and needed renovations. Establishes leases as needed.
• Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, quantities, and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications.
• Prepares correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules as required to complete project assignments.

Responsible for performing all clinical laboratory testing in a Federal Bureau of Prison correctional facility. Will function as a generalist performing testing in all disciplines of the clinical laboratory including hematology, blood bank, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, chemistry and specimen collection.

The nature of the work demands an advanced thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory sciences as they relate to the performance of laboratory analysis on human blood, tissues and body fluids. A specialized knowledge of clinical correlation which relates laboratory test data to human physiology, a broad knowledge of laboratory testing methodologies, laboratory equipment/ instrumentation maintenance and quality assurance procedures is required.

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.

• Coordinate patient scheduling activities of the medical facility to ensure a smooth flow of daily services.
• Resolve problems that arise from late appointments, emergencies, or walk-ins that could delay scheduled patients being seen in a timely manner.
• Interview patients who request medical examination/treatment to obtain pertinent information.
• Respond to requests for non-technical information on such subjects as hours of operation, how to complete various medical forms, and locations of other medical departments/facilities.
• Extract medical information from patients’ records as requested/needed by the medical staff.
• Process and distribute incoming correspondence, publications, and other documents.