Hospital Volunteer

The most important responsibility of a volunteer at Harney District Hospital is providing companionship and a friendly face to hospital patients in a confidential and respectful manner. Volunteers may choose among a variety of specific jobs including:

• Espresso Bar
• Front Desk Greeter
• Grounds & Litter Patrol
• Harney District Hospital Gift Shop
• Hospital Foundation
• Patient Assistance
• Special Tasks & Events

Each of these positions may require different skills, but all skills may be learned on the job.

A caring, positive attitude and high level of confidentiality.

Clinical Informatics Manager

Manage resources for planning and maintaining all clinical electronic medical record applications in a rural, 25 bed hospital. Responsible for the development of an implementation strategy, including successful planning, execution and user acceptance of all patient clinical applications. For full job description, see contact person above.

Salary:

$30.00 - $45.00/hour

Require BA/BS in clinical area of study pertinent to primary care environment (i.e. nursing, outpatient care).

Must have extensive knowledge of hospital and health care operations, clinical uses of EMR systems and familiarity with peripheral devices. Knowledge of teaching and program development concepts, basic computer concepts. Familiar with healthcare quality improvement and performance management concepts as they apply the electronic systems.

Medical Technologist, Casual OR Medical Lab Tech, Float
(One Position Only)

Per appropriate certification, collect specimens and distribute to proper unit in lab or hospital, or reference lab. Perform lab tests, distribute results, and maintain documentation of tests. Maintain adequate documentation of control procedures to ensure accuracy of reports. Perform preventive maintenance and calibrate instruments. Take inventory as scheduled or requested. Prepare media solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, and dispose of contaminated material in a safe manner. Perform a variety of tests to provide quality assurance as required by the Oregon Health Division and Oregon Administrative Rules for maintaining and operating a laboratory. Maintain records and prepare reports.

Salary:

Medical Technologist: $24.39-$32.77
Medical Lab Tech: $19.46-$26.17

Medical Technologist: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology. Possession of current Medical Technologist certification with AMT, ASCP or CLS.

Medical Lab Tech: Completion of a Associates degree in medical laboratory technology and one (1) year experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties. Possession of current Medical Laboratory Technician certification with AMT, ASCP or CLS.

IC/EH-RN, Patient-Community Educator

Research, develop and coordinate patient/family and community education. Promote health and safety to all employees by facilitating an Employee Health Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment; following up employee illnesses and injuries; offering employee health screenings; and promoting a safe work environment. The main areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

Community-Patient/Family Educator
Employee Health
Infection Control

Secondarily, provide back up for the Swing-Bed Coordinator, UR-CQI Clinical Nurse Educator, and staff nurse positions.

Salary:

$28.69 - $43.80

Oregon RN license required. Basic knowledge of employee health and infection control standards. Knowledge of case management, and discharge planning practices, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement requirements and guidelines, medical charting terminology and procedures, standard nursing principles and practices. Knowledge of record keeping practices and basic office functions. Prefer small, Critical Access Hospital experience and a Bachelors RN.

Cook, Full Time

Prepares meals, snacks and other nourishments for patients, staff, luncheons and guest trays for in-service and special functions in a timely manner. Follow all proper food handling and storage requirements.

Additional duties include washing dishes, stocking shelves, performing general cleaning to maintain safety and sanitation standards, working directly and cooperatively with the Dietary Services Manager and all staff.

Salary:

$11.04 - $14.83

Mandatory Requirements: Knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques and food safety requirements, good personal hygiene practices, general record keeping methods, ability to read and write in English language and understand basic mathematics. Equivalent to a high school education, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Desirable Requirements: Previous food service experience in an institutional or similar environment. Possession of Oregon Foodhandlers card at time of appointment. Possession of CPR card at time of appointment. Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Special Requirements and licenses: Must possess Oregon Food handlers card within 30 days of appointment. Must possess CPR card within 180 days of appointment.