45 operations assistant jobs found in Kankakee, IL

Overview: The Lab Assistant at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for performing blood collection procedures, including venipuncture and capillary punctures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role also includes processing laboratory specimens, managing specimen logistics, and providing general support to the laboratory team. The Lab Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely laboratory results, contributing to high-quality patient care. Position includes rotating weekend and holiday shifts. Essential Duties Blood Collection: Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients of all ages, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and handling of blood specimens. Collect specimens by filling tubes to acceptable levels and utilizing correct order of draw. Respond to specified codes and traumas for specimen collection. Specimen Processing: Prepare, process, and transport laboratory specimens according to established protocols, ensuring the...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled Network Administrator to architect, evaluate, install, document, monitor, and support all components of the organization's wired and wireless networks, including telecommunication systems. The Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining network security, managing Wide Area Network (WAN) connections, and ensuring the operation and integrity of telecommunication systems across the hospital and satellite facilities. This role serves as Tier 2 support for end users and plays a critical role in maintaining VPN and Internet connectivity.   Essential Duties Network Design and Maintenance: Assist in design, administration, and implementation of LAN and WAN network solutions to meet organizational needs. Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software for network switches, routers, servers, and telecommunications systems. Maintain and monitor network security to ensure the confidentiality of electronic...

Overview: The Catering Associate at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for ensuring exceptional patient meal service across assigned units. This role involves coordinating patient menu selections, assembling and delivering trays, addressing special dietary needs, and handling in-between meal requests. The Catering Associate serves as a key liaison between the Food & Nutrition Services department and nursing staff to ensure patients dietary requirements are met accurately and in a timely manner, especially for those on physician-ordered modified diets. The role also requires adherence to infection control and sanitation standards, ensuring patient satisfaction, and contributing to the overall quality of care. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Coordinate patient meal service, including menu selection, tray assembly, delivery, and pick-up on assigned units. Address and communicate patient food issues,...

Overview: The Housekeeper II is responsible for performing a wide range of specialized and routine cleaning duties to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital. This role involves cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, and other critical areas requiring a higher standard of cleanliness and infection control. The Housekeeper II is expected to have a strong understanding of hospital cleaning protocols, handle more complex housekeeping tasks, and assist in training and mentoring less experienced staff.   Essential Duties Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, including isolation rooms, operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and other critical areas following established cleaning protocols and infection control guidelines. Operate and maintain various cleaning equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and steam cleaners. Perform advanced cleaning procedures,...

Overview: The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of outdoor areas, including lawns, gardens, walkways, and other landscaped areas of the organization. The role involves performing a variety of tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, and weeding to ensure that the grounds are well-kept and aesthetically pleasing. The Groundskeeper will also assist with minor repairs, seasonal clean-up, and equipment maintenance.   Essential Duties Maintain lawns by mowing, trimming, edging, and aerating as needed. Plant, water, fertilize, prune, and trim trees, shrubs, and flowers to ensure healthy growth and maintain the aesthetic appearance of the landscape. Remove weeds, debris, and trash from grounds, walkways, and landscaped areas regularly. Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools. Assist with the installation and repair of irrigation systems to ensure proper...

Overview: The Dietary Aide II at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for advanced food service tasks, including patient meal preparation, nourishment delivery, and maintaining cleanliness in work areas. This position involves serving meals to patients, stocking supplies, assisting in food preparation, and cross-training in other cafeteria duties. The Dietary Aide II also ensures compliance with safety and sanitation standards and plays a vital role in the daily operations of the food service department. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Serve patient food trays and deliver nourishment to patient care areas in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare salads, portion food items, and assist in setting up and serving meals to cafeteria patrons. Cut and stock desserts in the dessert area for patient and cafeteria service. Set up and break down the doctors' dining room daily and prepare it for meal service....

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking an organized and personable Front Desk Registration Staff member to join our team. The individual in this role will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, responsible for ensuring a smooth and welcoming registration process. This position is critical in managing patient flow and providing excellent customer service and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Administrative Tasks: Greet patients timely and courteously, escorting them to exam rooms and ensuring a positive experience. Answer telephone calls with a positive attitude, take accurate messages, and address customer questions and concerns efficiently. Assist patients with electronic registration within the clinic setting, ensuring all required information is accurately entered into the system. Perform accurate computer data entry of patient demographics and other essential information in the...

Overview: The Histology Technician at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. This role involves processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining tissue samples in accordance with established laboratory protocols. The Histology Technician ensures the accuracy and quality of histological preparations and plays a critical role in supporting the diagnostic process. Attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work efficiently are essential for success in this role. Works under the general supervision of the Pathologist. Essential Duties: Tissue Processing: Prepare tissue specimens by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining to produce high-quality slides for microscopic examination. Prepare tissue sections for immediate examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue. Slide Preparation: Accurately...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking an organized and personable Front Desk Registration Staff member to join our team. The individual in this role will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, responsible for ensuring a smooth and welcoming registration process. This position is critical in managing patient flow and providing excellent customer service and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Administrative Tasks: Greet patients timely and courteously, escorting them to exam rooms and ensuring a positive experience. Answer telephone calls with a positive attitude, take accurate messages, and address customer questions and concerns efficiently. Assist patients with electronic registration within the clinic setting, ensuring all required information is accurately entered into the system. Perform accurate computer data entry of patient demographics and other essential information in the...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Patient Access Healthcare Associate II to join our team in Kankakee, Illinois. This role is essential for managing patient registration, insurance verification, and specimen processing within a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in customer service, registration, insurance compliance, and phlebotomy. They will demonstrate a mature, compassionate attitude and a professional demeanor while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulations while demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Patient Registration: Accurately collect, analyze, and record all required demographic, insurance/financial, and clinical data for scheduling, pre-registering, and registering patients from all payer classes. Ensure timely and accurate electronic entry of information into the system. Insurance and...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Radiologic Technologist to join our Radiology team in Kankakee, Illinois. The Radiologic Technologist will perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including routine and specialized radiographic examinations, and assist radiologists and licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic procedures. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest quality of patient care and imaging services, with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Perform Diagnostic Imaging: Conduct high-quality diagnostic radiographic procedures, including X-rays and fluoroscopic examinations. Assist radiologists and licensed practitioners with the setup and performance of fluoroscopic procedures. Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, ensuring proper technique and...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Assisted Living and Memory Care team. The CNA will be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centered care to residents, including those with memory impairments such as Alzheimers and dementia. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, promoting their independence, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for elder care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Resident Care: Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Provide oral care, skin care, and hair care as needed. Help residents with mobility and transferring (e.g., from bed to wheelchair). Provide...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a license pending to join our Assisted Living and Memory Care team. This role is ideal for recent nursing graduates or nurses who are in the process of obtaining their RN license. The RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centered care to residents, particularly those with memory impairments such as Alzheimers and dementia. Working under the supervision of an experienced RN or Nurse Manager, the candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience while ensuring residents receive exceptional care and support. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.    Essential Duties Under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse: Resident Care: Assist in assessing the health status of residents and provide care according to their service plans. Collaborate with licensed nurses to develop, implement, and update service...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse Team Leader to join our dynamic Medical Surgical team in Kankakee, Illinois. This role is integral in supervising and coordinating patient care. The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with a proven track record in leadership and clinical excellence. In this role, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients while leading a team of skilled nurses in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager to supervise daily operations, promotes that clinical practices meet the highest standards, foster a collaborative work environment, and contribute to the overall safety, well-being, and recovery of our patients. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.    Scheduling Requirements   8am-8pm   Essential Duties Clinical Leadership: Oversee and guide the daily activities of the...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assisted Living and Memory Care. The RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality, resident-centered care, with a special focus on individuals with memory impairments such as Alzheimers and dementia. This role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement service plans, providing clinical oversight, and ensuring that residents receive the best possible care in a supportive and nurturing environment. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties: Resident Care: Assess residents' health needs and develop individualized service plans. Monitor residents' health conditions, including vital signs and medication effectiveness. Provide wound care, administer medications, and assist with other medical treatments as needed. Coordinate with physicians, families, and other healthcare providers...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Radiologic Technologist to join our Radiology team in Kankakee, Illinois. The Radiologic Technologist will perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including routine and specialized radiographic examinations, and assist radiologists and licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic procedures. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest quality of patient care and imaging services, with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Perform Diagnostic Imaging: Conduct high-quality diagnostic radiographic procedures, including X-rays and fluoroscopic examinations. Assist radiologists and licensed practitioners with the setup and performance of fluoroscopic procedures. Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, ensuring proper technique and...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care. The LPN will play a critical role in providing quality care to our residents, supporting their health and well-being through daily nursing care, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to elder care, excellent clinical skills, and a passion for enhancing the lives of residents. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Resident Care: Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities. Perform basic medical procedures such as wound care, catheter care, and administering injections as prescribed. Assist residents with personal care tasks as needed.  Medication Management: Administer medications...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care. The LPN will play a critical role in providing quality care to our residents, supporting their health and well-being through daily nursing care, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to elder care, excellent clinical skills, and a passion for enhancing the lives of residents. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Schedule Requirements: 10:30pm-6:30am   Essential Duties Resident Care: Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities. Perform basic medical procedures such as wound care, catheter care, and administering injections as prescribed. Assist residents with personal care tasks as needed....

Overview: The Care Associate/Care Tech at Riverside Healthcare is a vital part of the healthcare team, providing both clinical and administrative support within a physician office setting. This role involves direct patient care, such as administering injections, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with medical procedures. Additionally, the Care Associate/Care Tech is responsible for various administrative tasks, including patient check-in, data entry, and maintaining accurate records in electronic medical records (EMRs). This position requires excellent clinical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in an automated environment and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Clinical Support: Administer subcutaneous injections as requested by the provider, following all applicable protocols. Perform venipunctures and non-blood specimen collection, ensuring proper labeling,...

Overview: The Home Health Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to care plans. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating with healthcare providers and families to deliver optimal care. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work independently in a home setting.     Job Type : Salaried, Exempt Scheduling Requirements : Part-time, days Work Location : Location Varies - Primarily Kankakee County Benefit Eligible     Essential Duties Patient Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health conditions in their homes, including physical, emotional, and social aspects. Care Planning: Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on patient assessments, physician orders, and patient needs. Set realistic goals and monitor...