Employment

Full Time 7:00-3:30 Every Other Weekend

Duties:

• Responsible for routing specimen collection and the prompt, accurate performance of an laboratory tests in all laboratory departments.
• Must be able to perform and monitor patient results for quality assurance and relationships to disease states.
• Responsibilities include analyzing quality control and participating in preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either must correct the problem or immediately notify the supervisor.
• other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate or GED
• Associate of Science Degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technician
• Certification from a nationally recognized registry for Medical Laboratory Technicians
• Prefer a candidate with strong microbiology experience

PRN

All Areas

Duties:

• Responsible for the registration of all patients
• Will conduct patient interviews and place information collected into the computer
• Will explain hospital policies regarding release of information and payment of charges
• Responsible for answering incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate person
• Will obtain responsible persons signature on all the appropriate forms
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate or GED
• Computer and typing skills required
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to prioritize duties
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Caldwell Medical Center

PRN Position is open for Certified Respiratory Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist

Our facility is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to administer therapy and monitor patient progress based on the instructions provided by our team of Physicians. The successful candidate will have experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting, a compassionate and caring attitude and a proven ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively. If you are a Respiratory Therapist that’s looking for PRN work in a diverse, smaller hospital, we want to hear from you.

• Perform necessary procedures with non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies
• Educate and counsel staff members on basic respiratory therapy procedures
• Create therapy programs for patients based on the specific instructions of Physicians
• Engage in diagnostic evaluation, treatment and control of deficiencies and abnormal functions found in the patient’s cardiopulmonary system
• Administer blood gas samples and perform basic analysis

Required skills

• Current and valid RRT or CRT license
• Current certification with NBRC
• Current BLS
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of therapy procedures for patients ranging from newborn to geriatric
• Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision

Preferred skills

• ACLS
• PALS
• 1+ years’ active therapy experience preferred

PRN

Available all shifts

Duties- 

• Performing tests in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, urinalysis, immunology and microbiology 
• Perform established tests and procedures on all age groups under supervision of the Laboratory Manager and interpret and report results as accurately as possible to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment
•  Duties also include phlebotomy, certain clerical tasks and related services

Qualification-

• MLT or MT (ASCP or AMT) required
• MT must have BS in Medical Technology
• MLT must have associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician program

Full-time 7p-7a RN ER

Predominately ER with cross training to other nursing areas

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed to

practice within the state of Kentucky.

Must have a minimum of an associate degree.

Must be ACLS certified. Prefer PALS, TNCC certifications.

Must be willing to take specialty classes related to the ED.

Full-time 7a-7p

Duties:

• Will provide maximum individualized supportive patient care to hospitalized patients and their families with the assigned area
• Performs the task of carrying out the appropriate treatment for the patient
• Provides sufficient protection and physical support to patient while in bed, ambulating, lifting, and/or positioning or when being transferred
• Gives a full report to Charge Nurse for the oncoming shift about each patients history treatments done, and treatments to be done
• Will notify the Charge Nurse of any changes in the patient condition, so that he/she can determin the plan of care
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Certified Nurse Aide License
• Must be CPR certified
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to prioritize nursing care utilizing nursing judgement

Licensed Practical Nurse

Full Time 7:00pm – 7:00am

Duties:

• Assesses patient and family needs
• Implements patient care and nursing provides for appropriate treatment
• Completes required documentation and provides for appropriate treatment of patients
• Responds to patient crisis situations
• Maintains safe unit/patient environment
• Orients and/or assigns appropriate personnel to orient and evaluates the personnel by job performance appraisal
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice within the state Kentucky
• Must have a L.P.N degree
• Must have current BLS
• No restrictions on nursing license

Registered Nurse

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM 

Med-surg/SCA

Full Time Every other weekend

Duties:

• Performs admission assessment including H&P and ongoing assessments including safety, infection control and health education
• Carries out physicians orders using sound nursing judgement
• Utilizes written and computer skills to complete patient/unit forms and records
• Performs or delegates the task of carrying out the appropriate treatments for the patients
• Demonstrates competence in CPR
• Intervenes in mental &/or physical patient crisis situations
• Will upon admission and throughout hospital stay, institute discharge planning as needed with the appropriate agencies or personnel
•  Orients &/or assigns new personnel to be appropriately oriented
• Other duties as assigned.  Must be willing to cross-train to other departments

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licenses to practice within the state of Kentucky
• Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree
• Previous experience preferred
• Must have BLS certification
• ACLS certification preferred
• Must maintain continuing education credits as established by KBN

Registered Nurse 

(1) PRN position available

(1) Float position 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM   Full Time

Duties:

• Performs admission assessment including H&P and ongoing assessments including safety, infection control, and health education
• Carries out physicians orders using sound nursing judgment
• Utilizes written and computer skills to complete patient/unit forms and records
• Performs or delegates the task of carrying out appropriate treatments for the patients
• Demonstrates competence in CPR
• Intervenes in mental and/or physical patient crisis situations
• Will upon admission and throughout hospital stay, institute discharge planning as needed with the appropriate agencies or personnel
• Orients and/or assigns new personnel to be oriented
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be willing to cross-train to other departments 

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice within the state of Kentucky
• Minimum of an Associates Degree
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Must maintain continuing education credits as established by KBN
• Previous experience preferred

Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN all shifts

Duties:

• Assesses patient and family needs
• Implements patient care and nursing provides for appropriate treatment
• Completes required documentation and provides for appropriate treatment of patients
• Responds to patient crisis situations
• Maintains safe unit/patient environment
• Orients and/or assigns appropriate personnel to orient and evaluates the personnel by job performance appraisal
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice within the state Kentucky
• Must have a L.P.N degree
• Must have current BLS
• No restrictions on nursing license

Registered X-Ray Technician

11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (May be ask to work other shifts)

Duties:

• Adjusts x-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination and instructs the patient
• Determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time for each radiograph
• Arranges, attaches or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices to obtain precise position, prevent movement and lesson discomfort.  Adjusts lead shield to protect unaffected parts of the body from the exposure to x-ray
• Positions x-ray equipment at proper distance and angle from the patients body to present clear and undistorted view and adjusts cone to direct concentration of rays on specific area
• Prepares and at times administers chemical mixtures to assure that organs show clearly in the x-ray picture
• Records monthly x-ray exposure amount on proper form in the department
• Takes x-rays at patient bedside as prescribed by the physician
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• CT experience preferred

Volunteers 

Looking for a way to serve your community and meet new people? Volunteer your time through Caldwell Medical Center’s Volunteer program.

Our current volunteer opportunities include:

• Clinical and Non Clinical areas
• Information Desk and Greeter
• Community Outreach

Additionally, Volunteer members are now able to work in certain clinical and administrative areas. Each position involves, but is not limited to, interaction with patients and families, clerical duties, and general errands.

If you would like additional information regarding the Volunteer Program, please call the Human Resources office at (270) 365-0324.