PBX operator is responsible for managing a variety of incoming, outgoing and in-house office calls that involves calls from family members, hospital staff members and patients.
Essential Duties include:
CommentsEducation: High School Diploma required.
Read LessThe Environmental Services Attendant I may work in any location on Opelousas General Health System premises. This individual cleans and keeps in an orderly condition facilities or locations in the areas of all commercial, health care, and other establishments associated with Opelousas General Health System. The general responsibilities of this position include those listed below, but management from Environmental Service Director may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among areas and/ or units within Opelousas General Health System, depending on business and patient care necessities, organizational requirements and applicable recommendations from regulatory agencies. The Environmental Services Attendant I must be able and willing to work flexible hours. Finally, the Environmental Services Attendant I should help to administer and coordinate programs within the framework of the established policies, performs tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with the safety and health programs, assists in training and maintenance of a safe workplace for all staff within the Opelousas General Health System.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Cleans patients’ rooms, common areas, offices, lavatories, halls food service areas, physician areas.Sweeps, mops, clean hallways, stairs and office spaces using 7 cleaning steps.Pulls Trash/ Linen from area.High dusts all horizontal surfaces in areaDamp wipes/ spot cleans walls/ and checks while replenishing all dispensers in area.Cleans bathroom.Dust mops the entire area.Damp mops the entire area.Inspects area for completion of all assignments.Cleans light fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls, mattresses, furniture, windows and window coverings.Properly and safely uses cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and OGHS Environmental Services department with direction from Infection Control department.Empties trash, garbage containers and bio-hazardous containers (3/4 full)Replenishes all supplies throughout the organization.May change linens and replenish linens for all discharge patient rooms.Completion of 7 step cleaning within following areas:Patient Care Rooms and Areas (including Nourishment Stations, Nurses Stations, Clean and Soiled Utility Rooms, Medicine Rooms, and Supply Closets)Obstetrician Rooms and Areas (including C-Section Suite)Surgical Rooms and Areas (including Operating Rooms, Central Sterile, Decontamination, Special Procedure, and Locker Rooms)Laboratory, Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Respiratory Areas, and all ancillary areasNotifies supervisor concerning need for major or minor repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.Records work completed on Area Assignment Checklist daily and return to supervisor’s area.Cleans Daily the following:
Sink (inside & outside), Toilet (inside & outside)Mirror, Tub/Shower (inside & outside)All edges under and over 6 Ft.Walls/ Water pipes/ Wastebaskets (inside & outside)Door & Door framesBaseboards & Corners/ edgesDesks & counter tops- including (telephones, furniture, cabinets, over bed tables, TV controls, bed-side table, cubicle curtains)Dust Mop/ Damp Mop or vacuum carpeted areas.Polices assigned areas at the beginning of each shift, respond to housekeeping pages, and perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.Responds to all Fire and Codes for the organization.Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner, with detailed documentation.Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures & regulatory requirements directed by governance for department and Opelousas General Health SystemAttends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Demonstrates strong attention to detail.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintain personal networks, participate in professional organizations.Additional experience:
Ability to learn and use established techniques for the efficient and compliant completion of duties.Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.Ability to maintain a positive attitude.Ability to work well under pressure, work well alone or with a team.Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Excellent Benefits: Click here for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf
The Floor Care Technician may work in any location on Opelousas General Health System premises. This individual is under general direction to clean, maintain and perform floor care functions based on hospital standards such as waxing, stripping, buffing, and other duties according to regulatory requirements. The general responsibilities of this position include those listed below, but management from Environmental Service Director may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among areas and/ or units within Opelousas General Health System, depending on business and patient care necessities, organizational requirements and applicable recommendations from regulatory agencies. The Floor Care Technician must be able and willing to work flexible hours. Finally, the Floor Care Technician should help to administer and coordinate programs within the framework of the established policies, performs tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with the safety and health programs, assists in training and maintenance of a safe workplace for all staff within the Opelousas General Health System.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Promotes the mission, vision, values, and standards of the organization
• Cleans all ancillary areas within assigned unit, including trash pulling, sanitizing high touch surfaces
• Trained as Floor Care Technician to help as needed when requested for this position
• Performs minor floor care buffing hard surface, shampooed carpets, and spot cleaning
• Performs general cleaning of patient care areas, ancillary areas, office and restrooms including general floor care
• Maintains upkeep of organization, which includes floor care and custodial duties
• Provides floor care utilizing machines (automatic and mechanical) for floor care duties
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure
• Uses and maintains all equipment properly and safely
• Observes safety precautions at all times, uses safety signs “wet floor”
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate
• Responds to call of Doctors Lift on patient care areas
• Utilizes 7 Cleaning Steps when appropriate:
o Pulls trash/ linen from area
o High Dusts all horizontal surfaces in area
o Damp wipes/ spot cleans walls/ and checks while replenishing all dispensers in area
o Cleans bathroom
o Dust mops the entire area
o Damp mops the entire area
o Inspects area for completion of all assignments
• Floor Care Tasks:
o Sweeps & mops tile floors
Sets up caution signs, dust mops and damp mops, spot cleans baseboards
o Vacuums carpeted floors
Sets up caution signs, runs cord along baseboard, spot cleans stains
o Buffs tile floors
Sets up caution signs, dust mops and damp mops, sprays buff, dust mops
o Burnishes Tiled Floors
Sets up caution signs, dust mops, damp mops (or scrubs), burnishes floors, dust mops
o Bonnet Carpeted Floors
Sets up caution signs, vacuum floors, bonnet/spray bonnet, dry floors (fan)
o Extracts Carpeted Floors
Sets up caution signs, vacuum floors, extract floors, dry floors (fan)
o Scrubs Tile Floors
Sets up caution signs, dust mop, applies solution, scrubs, damp mops
o Auto Scrubs Floors
Sets up caution signs, dust mops, auto scrubs, spot mops
o Strips and Waxes Floors
Sets up caution signs, dust mops, prepares solution for stripping and waxing, detail cleans areas, waxes floors, dry floors (fan)
• Properly and safely uses cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and OGHS Environmental Services Department with direction from
Infection Control Department
• Empties trash, garbage containers and bio-hazardous containers (3/4 full)
• Replenishes all supplies throughout the organization
• Changes linens and replenish linens for all discharge patient rooms
• Completion of floor care duties within following areas:
o Patient Care Rooms and Areas (including Nourishment Stations, Nurses Stations, Clean and Soiled Utility Rooms, Medicine Rooms,
and Supply Closets)
o Obstetrician Rooms and Areas (including C-Section Suite)
o Surgical Rooms and Areas (including Operating Rooms, Central Sterile, Decontamination, Special Procedure, and Locker Rooms)
o Laboratory, Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Respiratory Areas, and all ancillary areas
• Notifies supervisor concerning need for major or minor repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment
• Records work completed on Area Assignment Checklist daily and returns to supervisor’s area
• Polices assigned areas at the beginning of each shift, responds to Housekeeping pages, and performs other tasks as assigned by
Supervisor
• Performs routine equipment maintenance, makes minor repairs with direction from Environmental Supervisor and Environmental
Services Assistant Director
• Moves furniture and sets-up tables and chairs for functions within the organization
• Routine reporting of all concerns and issues on unit to Environmental Services Supervisor
• Responds to all fire and codes for the organization.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner, with detailed documentation
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures & regulatory requirements directed by governance for
department and Opelousas General Health System
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintain personal networks, participate in professional organizations
Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
Read LessFull time position available in the Emergency Department.
Arranges for efficient and orderly registration and admission of inpatients and outpatients, collects accurate demographic and financial information and is the first point of contact at to assist patients with gaining access to medical treatment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Interviews incoming patients prior to admission to gather demographic, insurance and emergency informationEnsures completion of paperwork, sign-in and security proceduresExplains facility policies, preparing and distributing patient identification bands, and arranging for transportation to assigned roomsCollects co payments, answering phones, assisting family membersPrepares patient admission documentation.Informs patients and their caregivers of hospital procedures, policies, and protocols.Provides patients with billing and payment information.Deals with patient questions, concerns, and issues.Explains advance directive questionnaire and obtains appropriate signatures and consentsOperates Department equipment: FAX machine, copy machine, computer, telephoneand patient wheelchairs utilized for transport.Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
Experience: 1 year of medical or clerical experience preferred.
Under the supervision of the Central Sterile Supervisor, the Central Sterile Technician is responsible for performing assigned duties entailing the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery and other departments, including preparation of operating rooms for next cases.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to the parameters of sterilization in accordance with regulatory standards.Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents.Dispenses supplies, equipment, and instruments in the OR, EndoscopyPerforms related work as required.Documents and maintains relevant data and communicates data to appropriate parties.Maintains a safe and clean environment.Transport Patients and assists with positioning patients in the operating room.Maintains patient confidentiality and acts as a patient advocate.Participates in performance improvement.Approaches situations with distressed patients, families and visitors in a calm, professional manner.Performs various requested tasks as directed to maintain the department.Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
Certification: CPR required.
Additional experience preferred:
Current knowledge of clinical practice.Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine.Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingEffectively handles frequent interruptions and distractions.Central Sterile Tech experience a plus. Read LessPRN position available.
Under the directions and supervision of professional and practical nursing staff, performs routine duties in caring for infants through geriatric patients’ needs and unit maintenance.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs routine duties in caring for patients’ needs and activities of daily living, i.e., hygiene, comfort, ambulation.Functions as an assistant to the nurse as assigned.Documents and maintains data or patient’s record.Demonstrates and promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, development, and cultural / spiritual.Acts as a patient advocate.Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.Participates in performance improvement.Performs related work as required.Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.Maintains patient confidentiality.Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.Approaches situations with distressed patients, families and visitors in a calm, professional manner.Maintains a safe and clean environment.Education: Completion of a state-approved CNA program required. High School Diploma preferred.
License/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant certification required and CPR required.
Additional experience preferred:
Current knowledge of clinical practice.Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine.Experience in computer order entry.Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingEffectively handles frequent interruptions and distractions.Excellent Benefits: click here for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf
Read LessProvide social work services to patients and families to assist them in continuity of care planning and in enhancing their capability of coping with illness and daily functioning. Assist the individual and family with psycho social needs which may compromise adaptation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Interviews patients and family members.Identifies psychosocial and environmental needs and resourcesParticipate in conferences on behalf of patients.Evaluates data, and plans pertinent therapy programs for patients.Provides information and referrals for insurance and entitlements benefitsPlans and arranges temporary and permanent changes in living arrangements.Helps patients and their families through individual or group conferences.Follows medical recommendations and provides services planned to restore patients to optimal social and health adjustments.Advises on social problems, arranges for discharge and post-operative care, assists in placement of adults in nursing homes.Utilizes community agencies and resources.Prepares and keeps current a case record for all patients being followed.Make summaries of information.Participates in educational programs for personal development.Actively participates in Interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, treatment planning and conference.Participates in treatment team meetings and documents follow-up necessary to update and keep treatment plan currentProvides group and individual sessions as ordered and in accordance with client needs, focusing on individualized needs of each client.Attends staffing with the program director to ensure continuum of care.Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field required.
License/Certification: Licensure as LCSW or LPC or equivalent in the State of Louisiana required. CPR required.
Additional experience:
Experience in inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting preferred.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.Familiarity with electronic medical records systems.The Mental Health Technician serves as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care and support to individuals admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. Under the supervision of a registered nurse and multidisciplinary team, the MHT assists with the implementation of treatment plans, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, monitors patient behaviors, and supports patients in their recovery process. The MHT also manages and performs the role of receptionist for the Nursing Unit. The MHT collaborates with all disciplines who provide healthcare and must assist them as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Documents and maintains data on patient record.Performs clerical / reception duties.Maintains a safe environment.Acts as a patient advocate.Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.Participates in performance improvement.Facilitates admission, discharge, and transfer of patients to various units and / or other institutions.Maintains the chart and all necessary forms and helps to maintain chart availability to physicians by keeping them in proper location and completed timely.Transfers patients safety to and from the facility as needed.Demonstrates knowledge of clinical and personnel policies and assists to assure that a therapeutic, sfe and comfortable environment is provided for staff and patients.Demonstrates knowledge of patient grievance procedure.Participates in de-escalation and crisis intervention techniquesPerforms vital signs on patients as ordered and documents in patient chart.Assists patients with feeding, toileting, and ADL’s as needed and documents in patient’s chart.Demonstrates the ability to assist in overall clinical function of the facility through the provision of services appropriate to position and the individual identified needs of the patient according to the prescribed plan of care.Transcribes physician orders.Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.Performs related work as required.Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
Certification: CPR required
Experience: 1 year computer skills experience required and 1 year experience in Behavioral Health preferred.
Additional Experience Preferred
• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine.
• De-escalation training preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Clerical experience preferred
• Experience in computer order entry.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and distractions.
The Environmental Services Attendant I may work in any location on Opelousas General Health System premises. This individual cleans and keeps in an orderly condition facilities or locations in the areas of all commercial, health care, and other establishments associated with Opelousas General Health System. The general responsibilities of this position include those listed below, but management from Environmental Service Director may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among areas and/ or units within Opelousas General Health System, depending on business and patient care necessities, organizational requirements and applicable recommendations from regulatory agencies. The Environmental Services Attendant I must be able and willing to work flexible hours. Finally, the Environmental Services Attendant I should help to administer and coordinate programs within the framework of the established policies, performs tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with the safety and health programs, assists in training and maintenance of a safe workplace for all staff within the Opelousas General Health System.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Cleans patients’ rooms, common areas, offices, lavatories, halls food service areas, physician areas.Sweeps, mops, clean hallways, stairs and office spaces using 7 cleaning steps.Pulls Trash/ Linen from area.High dusts all horizontal surfaces in areaDamp wipes/ spot cleans walls/ and checks while replenishing all dispensers in area.Cleans bathroom.Dust mops the entire area.Damp mops the entire area.Inspects area for completion of all assignments.Cleans light fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls, mattresses, furniture, windows and window coverings.Properly and safely uses cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and OGHS Environmental Services department with direction from Infection Control department.Empties trash, garbage containers and bio-hazardous containers (3/4 full)Replenishes all supplies throughout the organization.May change linens and replenish linens for all discharge patient rooms.Completion of 7 step cleaning within following areas:Patient Care Rooms and Areas (including Nourishment Stations, Nurses Stations, Clean and Soiled Utility Rooms, Medicine Rooms, and Supply Closets)Obstetrician Rooms and Areas (including C-Section Suite)Surgical Rooms and Areas (including Operating Rooms, Central Sterile, Decontamination, Special Procedure, and Locker Rooms)Laboratory, Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Respiratory Areas, and all ancillary areasNotifies supervisor concerning need for major or minor repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.Records work completed on Area Assignment Checklist daily and return to supervisor’s area.Cleans Daily the following:
Sink (inside & outside), Toilet (inside & outside)Mirror, Tub/Shower (inside & outside)All edges under and over 6 Ft.Walls/ Water pipes/ Wastebaskets (inside & outside)Door & Door framesBaseboards & Corners/ edgesDesks & counter tops- including (telephones, furniture, cabinets, over bed tables, TV controls, bed-side table, cubicle curtains)Dust Mop/ Damp Mop or vacuum carpeted areas.Polices assigned areas at the beginning of each shift, respond to housekeeping pages, and perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.Responds to all Fire and Codes for the organization.Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner, with detailed documentation.Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures & regulatory requirements directed by governance for department and Opelousas General Health SystemAttends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Demonstrates strong attention to detail.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintain personal networks, participate in professional organizations.Additional experience:
Ability to learn and use established techniques for the efficient and compliant completion of duties.Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.Ability to maintain a positive attitude.Ability to work well under pressure, work well alone or with a team.Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Excellent Benefits: Click here for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf
This job maintains, operates, monitors, repairs all utilities and related central plant equipment and responds to maintenance requests for assistance to hospital, clinic and supporting facilities. Maintains central plant in good, clean working condition maintains preventative maintenance (P.M.), and schedules and completes corrective maintenance to all equipment in a timely and professional manner actively documenting all activities and maintenance. Responsible for general maintenance of facility and some repair of such.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Changes air filtersReplaces light bulbsRepairs minor plumbing issuesComplete work ordersCompletes preventive maintenance and work requests promptly by using proper work order form.Monitors and operates power plant equipment by visually inspecting and adjusting equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.Monitors, operates and troubleshoots engineering equipment and systems by following manufacturers' recommended maintenance and operating parameters.Operates, monitors and maintains Energy Management System by adjusting heating/cooling schedules as dictated by building loads.Performs building rounds and equipment inspections by properly entering round sheet data and reporting problems to supervisor.Other related duties as required.Education: High School Diploma required.
Certification: Valid driver's license required.
Experience: 2 years maintenance field work required.
