The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS or ENPC certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
10:30PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Part Time
$70k-94k yearly est. 10d ago
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RN, Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Christus Health 4.6
Hico, TX jobs
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Part Time
$54k-98k yearly est. 9d ago
Coordinator Patient Care - Communications - Part Time
Christus Health 4.6
Beaumont, TX jobs
The Communications Operator performs the necessary functions to promote and maintain a courteous, well organized and efficient communications center. Facilitates transfers of patients in collaboration with Hospital Staff. Relays incoming, outgoing and interoffice calls using PBX switchboard. Paging on call associates. Monitoring of alarms. Maintain documentation of critical activities.
Responsibilities:
Contact Handling
* Manner- Associate's manner displayed during contact
* Promptly answers all calls, use of appropriate greeting announcement of name, proper use of fact finding questions, call routed to correct destination, speaks distinctly and fluently, uses appropriate verbiage, provides accurate information, handled contact in pleasant and helpful manner and escalates calls as necessary to ensure caller's satisfaction.
* Technical Ability
* Operates and navigates Avaya, Epic and CHRISTUS Health software vendors efficiently.
* Communicates with Administration, area hospitals, and EMS agencies regarding diversion procedures.
* Monitors and answers Transfer Center radio communications as needed.
* Communicates with referring hospitals in a timely fashion and follows up in a prompt manner
* Arranges transports to facilities with proper paperwork.
* Appropriate use of resources to handle callers request, identifies and contacts appropriate "on call" persons.
* Follows appropriate procedures when operating radio and PA.
* Properly and efficiently processes "Code Calls" and Crisis Alerts.
* Display working knowledge of Simplex/Fire Alarm Panel.
* Clerical - Accurately completes all clerical work associated with contacts.
* CHRISTUS Organizational Goals - Demonstrates use of AIDET and use of key words, is attentive to abandonment monitor and responds appropriately.
Effectiveness with Others
* Associate displays a positive and helpful attitude that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission, communicates and works effectively with other associates and displays flexibility in scheduling and/or filling shifts.
* In collaboration with the PICC staff, appropriately pages all indicated alerts when requested ie: Trauma, Cardiac, Stroke, Chill. Receives and documents calls from team members per hospital policy. Maintains activation logs.
Responsible for adhering to hospital policies and procedures
* Follows attendance and tardiness procedures.--Accrues no unexcused absences, accrues no more than three (3) unscheduled absences, reports to work station at designated time, and follows established call-in procedures in order to maintain adequate staffing levels.
* Follows attire and appearance procedures.--Follows established hospital and/or departmental procedures for dress, personal hygiene, cosmetics, hairstyles, facial hair, jewelry, leg-ware and ID badges, recognizing that proper appearance assists maintaining a professional image and authority.
* Follows safety precautions.--Follows necessary and pertinent safety precautions during the performance of job duties, to prevent injury to self and/or others and to prevent damages to hospital equipment/property. Has no avoidable accidents or injuries during the past twelve (12) months.
* Participates in prescribed inservice programs and departmental meetings.--Attends at least 80% of prescribed inservices and departmental meetings each year in order to learn new procedures and update information to more adequately perform job duties and foster greater teamwork and cooperation.
* Attends infection control and safety programs.--Attends all mandated infection control and safety programs or inservices to maintain a working knowledge appropriate precautions and actions to be initiated during the execution of duties.
* Follows hospital policies and departmental rules.--Adheres to hospital policies and departmental rules.
* Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
* Associate timely completes all required educational assignments.
* Associate is current on all Health Screenings/Requirements.
* Completes all additional duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements:
* High School diploma or equivalent required.
* A pleasant voice and a keen sense of hearing.
* Must possess strong guest relation skills; must be flexible and able to handle fast work pace with constant interruptions.
* Must be available to work any shift and any day of the week at the St. Elizabeth campus.
* Must be willing to work during mandatory evacuations on a rotating schedule as needed for the safety and security of our patients and staff.
* Six (6) months prior PBX experience strongly preferred.
* A good knowledge of Southeast Texas is preferred.
* Knowledge of pre-hospital care organizations and practices in Southeast Texas is preferred.
Work Schedule:
24 HOURS
Work Type:
Part Time
$28k-40k yearly est. 37d ago
Trauma Registrar Senior - Quality Management - Part Time
Christus Health 4.6
Longview, TX jobs
The Trauma Registrar Senior will provide data entry support for the Trauma Registry. The Trauma Registrar Senior will be responsible for assistance in maintaining the CHRISTUS Health Care System's Trauma Registry in compliance with all requirements of the Department of State Health Services, as outlined in the State Trauma Rules. The Trauma Registry is critical to the development and maintenance of an effective performance improvement program for trauma. The Trauma Registry also provides data needed for research and epidemiological studies.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Provides clerical, statistical and informational support to the Trauma Service.
* Maintains a database to allow for easy retrieval of trauma statistics.
* Accurately identifying trauma patients, abstracting requisite data, and entering them into the trauma registry based on trauma inclusion criteria.
* The ability to perform ICD-10 and Abbreviated Injury Scaling (AIS) coding.
* Updates and maintains all trauma registry records including essential elements as defined by trauma center leadership, State Designating Department, National Trauma Data Standards, and Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) as indicated based on trauma center level of designation.
* Demonstrates proficiency in capturing and entering data that contributes to accurate calculations of ISS, Trauma Score, TRISS, Probability of Survival Score; GCS, ICD/AIS coding, among others.
* Completes record abstraction, entry, and validation, in compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS), State Designating Department, and the current policies and practices of the Trauma Program.
* Completes data uploads to regional, state, and national registries as required by State Designating Department and the ACS.
* Performs queries and reports from the Trauma Registry as requested.
* Responsible for Trauma Registry Data base management and promptly communicates data base related issues to the Trauma Program leadership.
* Analyses trauma registry data for epidemiological and reporting purposes. Communicates trends that may impact Trauma Program performance, injury prevention initiatives, or staffing to the Trauma Program leadership.
* Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal communication. Maintains confidentiality of autopsy reports, mortality and morbidity data, performance improvement activities and peer review data.
* Prepares, distributes, and files reports, correspondence, and documents in the correct format including referral feedback letters to EMS and referring hospitals, per trauma center protocols.
* Responsible for precepting new registry staff.
* Participates in trauma-related activities within their Regional Advisory Council, as requested.
* Participates in ongoing education regarding TQIP, if applicable, and other trauma related topics.
* Consistently promotes a professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude, and behaviors.
* Supports Trauma Program initiatives such as injury prevention, outreach, and education as directed.
* Responsible for other duties assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required
* Trauma Registry software training is required within 90 days of employment
* Must accrue 24 hours of trauma-related continuing education during the designation/verification period (3 years)
* The following courses are required upon hire
* Abbreviated Injury Scale course by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM)
* ICD-10 course in trauma; needs to be renewed every 5 years
Experience
* 2 - 4 years ICD-10 coding, and AIS coding preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification required
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Part Time
$28k-36k yearly est. 39d ago
Certified Nursing Assistant - Perinatal Admin
Christus Health 4.6
San Antonio, TX jobs
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women's services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
* Completes pertinent documents.
* Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
* Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
* Safely transports stable patients as required.
* Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
* Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
* Run errands for the unit as required.
* Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
* Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
* Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
* Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
* Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
* Respond appropriately to emergencies.
* Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
* Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
* Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
* Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
* Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* CNA License in state of employment required.
* BLS required.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Part Time
$27k-32k yearly est. 3d ago
Health Information Management Technician Senior - Health Information Management
Christus Health 4.6
Beeville, TX jobs
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville is designated by the Texas Department of Health as a Level IV Trauma Center, providing 24 hour emergency and intensive care services for critically ill or injured patients, and stabilizing some 16,500 patients in the ER each year. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville offers Emergency Services, Intensive Care, Medical Surgical Services, Obstetrics, Surgical Services, Critical Care, and Rehabilitation Services. The hospital has three operating rooms; eight same-day surgery rooms; two endoscopy rooms; an expanded recovery area; new cardiopulmonary service area and an expanded outpatient services wing. Women's Services includes nine birthing suites and a full service nursery, with access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Summary:
This Position will oversee chart completion, and tracking incomplete and delinquent medical records. They will serve clinicians with notices of delinquent records and will coordinate letters of suspension and reinstatement with the Medical Staff Office. The Health Information Management Technician (HIM Tech) Senior analyzes records for completeness and electronically assigns deficiency tags to clinicians in the EMR. They will have a basic understanding of federal, state, and organizational regulations/policies that relate to the release of medical record information. They must maintain strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients. They ensure all records for the day's discharges or visits for the day being analyzed are accounted for and follow up with the respective departments if not received. The HIM Tech Senior registers newborn babies into appropriate reporting systems and submits data to the state. They strives for 98% quality and completeness to ensure regulatory and organizational requirements are met.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Monitors delinquent records and sends written notices of potential suspension to clinicians with delinquent records as well as subsequent notices of suspension and reinstatement. These notices are also copied to the Medical Staff office for the purpose
* of credentialing.
* Analyzes medical records for deficiencies, flagging deficiencies in the EMR for clinician completion.
* Each Analyst must meet a minimum standard for a satisfactory job performance; minimum compliance will be measured at 98%.
* Assists members of the Medical Staff with any questions about Chart Completion in HPF.
* Assists with patient and provider requests for medical records ensuring records are released according to HIPAA.
* Registers newborn babies into appropriate reporting systems and submits data to the state, reports and state issues to the HIM Manager.
* Conducts quality review to ensure all documents have been scanned, appropriately labeled and accounted for and are visually of high quality.
* Answers phones in a polite, respectful and helpful manner. Responds to medical record requests and questions in a polite, respectful and helpful manner.
* Analyzes admission and surgical logs to ensure all ops and procedures are dictated timely, serving notice to clinicians whose reports are incomplete.
* Follows up with respective department for any missing records.
* Prepares daily productivity and provides to manager on a weekly basis.
* Ability to train staff on daily functions.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
* Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding all work matters and works cooperatively with all team members.
* Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
* Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the department.
* Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
* Demonstrates strong customer service skills with medical staff, patients, and other departments.
* Demonstrates excellent phone etiquette.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
Experience
* 3 to 5 years of experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* None required.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Part Time
The associate is responsible for the duties and services that are of a support nature to the Revenue Cycle division of CHRISTUS Health. The associate ensures that all processes are performed in a timely and efficient manner. The primary purpose of this Job is to ensure account resolution and reconciliation of outstanding balances for CHRISTUS Health patient accounts. The Job works in a cooperative team environment to provide value to internal and external customers.
The associate carries out his/her duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of CHRISTUS Health, and fully supports CHRISTUS Health's Mission, Philosophy, and core values of Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Stewardship.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Performs Revenue Cycle functions in a manner that meets or exceeds CHRISTUS Health's key performance metrics.
* Ensures PFS departmental quality and productivity standards are met.
* Collects and provides patient and payor information to facilitate account resolution.
* Responds to all types of account inquiries through written, verbal, or electronic correspondence.
* Maintains payor-specific knowledge of insurance and self-pay billing and follow-up guidelines and regulations for third-party payers. Maintains working knowledge of all functions within the Revenue Cycle.
* Responsible for professional and effective written and verbal communication with both internal and external customers in order to resolve outstanding questions for account resolution.
* Meets or exceeds customer expectations and requirements, and gains customer trust and respect.
* Compliant with all CHRISTUS Health, payer, and government regulations.
* Exhibits a strong working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding regulations and guidelines.
* Appropriately documents patient accounting host system or other systems utilized by PFS in accordance with policy and procedures.
* Provide continuous updates and information to the PFS Leadership Team regarding errors, issues, and trends related to activities affecting productivity, reimbursement, payment delays, and/or patient experience.
* Must have professional and effective written and verbal communication.
* Billing
* Review and work on claim edits.
* Works payor rejected claims for resubmission.
* Works reports and billing requests.
* Demonstrates strong knowledge of standard bill forms and filing requirements.
* Exhibits and understanding of electronic claims editing and submission capabilities.
* Collections
* Collect balances due from payors ensuring proper reimbursement for all services.
* Identifies and forwards proper account denial information to the designated departmental liaison. Dedicated efforts to ensure a proper denial resolution and timely turnaround.
* Maintain an active knowledge of all collection requirements by payors.
* Works collector queue daily utilizing appropriate collection system and reports.
* Demonstrates knowledge of standard bill forms and filing requirements.
* Identify and resolve underpayments with the appropriate follow-up activities within payor timely guidelines.
* Identify and resolve credit balances with the appropriate follow-up activities within payor timely guidelines.
* Identify and communicate trends impacting account resolution.
* Cash Reconciliation
* Ensures all payments are retrieved and posted accurately and timely through reconciliation of patient accounting system and bank statement.
* Researches submitted cash payments by verifying patient account numbers and appropriate facilities.
* Monitor and performs cash reconciliation to identify cash posting errors and ensures all receipts are applied and reconciles to daily bank deposit and monthly bank statements.
* Review and post cash corrections, including resolving patient complaints and inquiries from PFS, Finance, Facilities, and Vendor Partners.
* Resolve and Research unapplied cash, including continuous follow-up until payment identification is made for application of payment or refund.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* HS Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
* Post HS education preferred.
Experience
* 3-5 years of experience preferred.
* Experience working within a multi-facility hospital business office environment preferred.
* College education, previous Insurance Company claims experience and/or health care billing trade school education may be considered in lieu of formal hospital experience.
* Experience working with inpatient and outpatient billing requirements of UB-04 and HCFA 1500 billing forms preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* None required.
Work Type:
Part Time
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$29k-33k yearly est. 23d ago
Ambulatory Endoscopy Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Christus Health 4.6
San Marcos, TX jobs
Provides direct and indirect services to the GI patient under the supervision of the professional nurse and performs tasks as necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of the GI room, as well as the delivery of quality of care. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies and may assist in performing invasive endoscopic procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Supports and assists physicians and registered nurses with procedures as directed.
* Verifies proper equipment functioning and performs safety checks.
* Maintains endoscopic equipment and prepares broken scopes to be sent for repairs.
* Collects and delivers specimens collected during procedures, ensuring the field remains sterile.
* Assist with placing monitors on patient.
* Distributes information regarding equipment or instruments at in-service training sessions.
* Validates and refreshes basic professional skills through active participation at in-service trainings.
* Reprocessing endoscopy scopes per ANSI/AAMI Standards
* proper endoscope handling
* procedures for leak testing, cleaning, inspecting, disinfecting, sterilizing, packaging, and storing each specific endoscope make and model, including equipment and equipment connections
* identification of items that are single use and intended to be discarded after use;
* all aspects of decontamination (e.g., disassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning methods and how to monitor their effectiveness, microbicidal processes, equipment operation, inspection, standard precautions, and engineering and work practice controls);
* the operation of the specific manual and mechanical cleaning processes and equipment, manual and mechanical HLD processes, and sterilizing systems used by the health care facility, and the methods and equipment used to verify operation
* facility and processing area policies and procedures regarding high-level disinfection and sterilization, infection prevention and control, attire, hand hygiene, and compliance with local, state, and/or federal regulations;
* workplace safety related to chemical use and biological hazards
* OSHA standards and requirements;
* Applicable personnel exposure monitoring specific to chemicals used;
* Recognizing and responding to exposure-related symptoms (e.g., difficulty breathing, skin irritation, eye tearing, mucous membrane irritation);
* Location and correct use of PPE;
* Location and use of SDS;
* Location and use of chemical spill kit(s); and
* Workplace-specific policies and procedures related to endoscope processing, high-level disinfection, and sterilization;
* the process of leak testing when indicated in the manufacturer's written IFU;
* the process of obtaining and documenting quality control monitoring results;
* the process for visual inspection of endoscopes using lighted magnification and the use, care, and handling of a borescope;
* the process for cleaning verification procedures, including method(s) for conducting the testing and interpreting the results; and
* the process for removing a damaged endoscope from service and sending it for repair.
* Sterilizes and prepares rooms and equipment, such as scopes, before and after procedures as directed.
* Demonstrating understanding of the patient's an atomy and abnormalities which could affect the procedure.
* Recognizes emergent situations during endoscopy procedures and demonstrates the ability to set priorities to assist the endoscopy team.
* Assists with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilations, polypectomy, sphincterotomy, stent placement, and gastrostomy tube placement.
* Coordinates review of special-order supply inventory and ensures rooms are stocked for next day procedures.
* Independently completes annual competencies and any additional competencies related to new procedures.
* Bloodborne Pathogen Classification: Category 1-Occupational exposure
* Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
* Collaborate- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
* Customer focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
* Basic understanding of practices and concepts related to endoscopy procedures.
* Nimble learning- Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
* Demonstrates self-awareness- Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
* Communicates effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
* Decision quality- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
* Maintains established departmental and facility policy and procedures.
* Maintains patient confidentiality.
* Must also successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening examination, and the annual screening each year thereafter as an employee.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
* 0 - 1 years of experience preferred.
* Preferred previous experience working in the Operating Room or Endoscopy Unit preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* BLS required.
* SGNA Certification within 6 months of hire required.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Part Time
$30k-37k yearly est. 39d ago
Laboratory Assistant Non Certified - Outpatient Lab
Christus Health 4.6
Tyler, TX jobs
is for the Regional Lab/Clinic. Work schedule is M-F between 7A-6P. The Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist collects blood specimens for laboratory tests on inpatients and outpatients by venipuncture or capillary puncture technique. The Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist performs various clerical tasks to include utilizing the Laboratory Information System for logging, receiving lab specimens and preparing specimens for transport. Clerical responsibilities include answering telephones and providing necessary information to inquirer, printing and attaching cumulative summaries and pathology reports to patient charts, faxing results and accessioning outpatient testing.
Requirements:
* Must be a high school graduate or have a GED
* Formal phlebotomy training in a Medical Assistant Program or other hospital or military based program
* Minimum of 1 year experience; can be substituted for the 6 week certified clinical training program
* Works with computers, printers, multi-line phones.
* Must be knowledgeable of related tests for which blood is drawn, care of blood specimens, and procedures in blood collection.
* Must be aware of type and amount of blood needed for various tests.
* Must be able to perform venipuncture and capillary punctures.
* Must be able to perform a number of clerical and computer-related functions.
* Must be able to communicate effectively with professional staff and public.
* Must be organized and multi-tasked oriented.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Part Time
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$74k-108k yearly est. 25d ago
Staff Pharmacist Fulltime Evening
Tenet Healthcare 4.5
Sunnyvale, TX jobs
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.
We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.
Our work environment includes:
Modern Office Setting
On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
Collaborative Teams
Team Member engagement opportunities
Competitive pay
Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to Interpret physician medication orders. Act as drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel. Compound and dispense medications and other pharmaceuticals. Responsible for drug distribution, drug monitoring and supervision of pharmacy support personnel assisting with these functions.
What your day will look like:
Selects appropriate medications for specific indications
Schedules medications appropriately
Screens orders for appropriateness, safety, allergies, adverse drug reactions, interactions and compatibilities
Provides drug information to the medical, nursing or other staff as requested
Provides medication information to patients
Compounds or supervises the compounding, labeling and dispensing of medications to ensure appropriate technique, stability and compatibility
Supervises pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy aides to coordinate workflow activities
Success Factors:
Education: BS in Pharmacy or PharmD
Experience: One year of Clinical experience required.
Professional Requirement: State of Texas Pharmacy License
Certifications: None
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Additional languages preferred.
Basic computer knowledge required.
$94k-129k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Radiology Technologist - Stone Oak Surgery Center
Christus Health 4.6
San Antonio, TX jobs
The Radiology Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
* Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
* Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
* Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
* Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
* Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
* Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
* Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
* Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
* Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
* Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
* Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience
* 1 year of experience in a hospital preferred
* Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* Radiography (R) by ARRT is required
* State Licensure required
* Texas: MRT by TMB
* BLS required
Work Type:
Part Time
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$49k-68k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Certified Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Christus Health 4.6
Universal City, TX jobs
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
* Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
* Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
* Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
* Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
* Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
* Cooperates in team planning and execution.
* Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
* Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
* Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
* Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
* Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
* Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
* Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent is required
* Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Experience
* 2 or more years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* BLS required
* Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Part Time
$46k-56k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Trauma Registrar - ECC Trauma - Part Time
Christus Health 4.6
Atlanta, TX jobs
The Trauma Registrar will provide data entry support for the Trauma Registry. The Trauma Registrar will be responsible for assistance in maintaining the CHRISTUS Health Care System's Trauma Registry in compliance with all requirements of the Department of State Health Services, as outlined in the State Trauma Rules. The Trauma Registry is critical to the development and maintenance of an effective performance improvement program for trauma. The Trauma Registry also provides data needed for research and epidemiological studies.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Provides clerical, statistical, and informational support to the Trauma Service.
* Maintains a database to allow for easy retrieval of trauma statistics.
* Accurately identifying trauma patients, abstracting requisite data, and entering them into the trauma registry based on trauma inclusion criteria.
* The ability to perform ICD-10 and Abbreviated Injury Scaling (AIS) coding.
* Updates and maintains all trauma registry records including essential elements as defined by trauma center leadership, State Designating Department, National Trauma Data Standards, and Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), as indicated based on trauma center level of designation.
* Demonstrates proficiency in capturing and entering data that contributes to accurate calculations of ISS, Trauma Score, TRISS, Probability of Survival Score; GCS, ICD/AIS coding, among others.
* Completes record abstraction, entry, and validation, in compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS), State Designating Department, and the current policies and practices of the Trauma Program.
* Completes data uploads to regional, state, and national registries as required by State Designating Department and the ACS.
* Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal communication, autopsy reports, mortality and morbidity data, performance improvement activities and peer review data.
* Participates in trauma-related activities within their Regional Advisory Council, as requested.
* Participates in ongoing education regarding TQIP, if applicable, and other trauma related topics.
* Consistently promotes a professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude, and behaviors.
* Supports Trauma Program initiatives such as injury prevention, outreach, and education as directed.
* Responsible for other duties assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required
* Trauma Registry software training is required within 90 days of employment
* Must accrue 24 hours of trauma-related continuing education during the designation/verification period (3 years)
* The following courses are required within 12 months of hire
* Abbreviated Injury Scale course by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM)
* ICD-10 course in trauma; needs to be renewed every 5 years
* A Trauma registrar course by the American Trauma Society (ATS)
Experience
* 1 to 2 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification preferred
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Part Time
$28k-36k yearly est. 43d ago
Speech Pathologist - Therapy
Christus Health 4.6
San Antonio, TX jobs
Provides Speech Pathology Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning. Assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development and Performance Improvement activities. In addition, supervises Rehab Techs, Students and Volunteers.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women's services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.
Responsibilities:
* Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs. (E)
* Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals. (E)
* Maintains quality documentation regarding patient status, to include: Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as appropriate. (E)
* Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental and interdepartmental meetings. (E)
* Counsels family and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care and treatment. Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training. (E)
* Supervises Speech Pathology students and volunteers. (M)
* Assists in the supervision of Rehab Techs. (M)
* Participates in the orientation of new associates and scheduling patients to assure quality patient coverage. (E)
* Understands, supports and provides input for Performance Improvement activities. (M)
* Complies with departmental productivity standards. (E)
* Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of community resources. (E)
* Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department, students and community. Participates in research activities as appropriate. (M)
* Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. (E)
* Appropriately adapts assigned patient care assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. (E)
* Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care. (E)
* Performs other duties as assigned. (M)
Requirements:
* Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Speech Pathology is required.
* A minimum of one and one-half (1.5) years full-time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
* Licensed as a Speech Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
* Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
* CPR certification is required.
* All assessment and treatment tools routinely used by a Speech Pathologist as outlined by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
* Physically able to perform the daily responsibilities associated with patient treatment.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Part Time
$55k-73k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
Christus Health 4.6
San Marcos, TX jobs
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.
Summary:
Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station, with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal rhythms. Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes timely and according to established protocol. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition. Responsible for assuring monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. May also provide pulse oximetry monitoring and reporting.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients. Is aware of baseline rhythm for all patients being monitored.
* Communicates changes in rhythms, ectopy, etc., immediately to appropriate Nursing staff; ensures all communications are documented appropriately.
* Provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment.
* May be required to log pulse oximetry readings and report any alarms and/or deviation from normal parameters to the healthcare team.
* Accurately performs clerical tasks related to the patient's medical record, places reports (strip reviews, alarm records) on the medical record in a timely manner if applicable for the facility/location.
* Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team. Communicates appropriately with physicians, staff members, and patient/family members. Facilitates communication to appropriate caregivers.
* Responsible for assuring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
* Performs assigned department maintenance duties. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Notifies Director and/or Biomedical Engineering of any malfunctions in a timely manner.
* Demonstrates professionalism in teamwork and communication.
* Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients in adherence with HIPAA.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Must possess good written and oral communication skills
Experience
* EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background highly preferred
* Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* Successful completion of an EKG class required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
* BLS certification preferred (AHA)
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Part Time
$29k-33k yearly est. 21d ago
Pharmacy Tech PRN Rotating
Tenet Healthcare Corporation 4.5
Sunnyvale, TX jobs
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.
We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.
Our work environment includes:
* Modern Office Setting
* On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
* Collaborative Teams
* Team Member engagement opportunities
* Competitive pay
* Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a pharmacy technician to assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and supplies, receiving, sorting, and stocking medications and supplies. Bills and credits medications to patients.
What your day will look like:
* Prepares IV mixtures according to established procedures.
* Picks up orders and medications for return from patient care areas.
* Checks areas of responsibility for outdated Medications and adequate levels of stock.
* Maintains a good working relationship with other departments.
* Fills patient medication drawers and unit dose Medication orders.
* Fills automated dispensing machines and other unit supplies.
* Makes deliveries to patient care areas.
* Enters charges and credits.
* Unpacks and stocks orders
* Prepackages bulk medication to unit dose or IV bulk products to syringes.
* Communicates effectively with coworkers to ensure understanding of customer needs and activities.
* Frequently offers assistance to others in need.
* Actively participates in team meetings and often offers suggestions on how to improve the services provided.
Success Factors:
* Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; College preferred.
* Experience: 1 year of experience as hospital tech required; 2 years preferred.
* CPhT and Texas Registered required; IV Certified preferred
* Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
* Additional languages preferred.
* Basic computer knowledge required.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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$37k-47k yearly est. 10d ago
RN, Registered Nurse - Post Surgery PACU
Christus Health 4.6
Kilgore, TX jobs
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS or ENPC certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
10:30PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Part Time
$71k-99k yearly est. 10d ago
Radiology Technologist, Radiology Diagnostic - Part time
Christus Health 4.6
Beaumont, TX jobs
The Radiology Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
* Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
* Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
* Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
* Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
* Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
* Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
* Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
* Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
* Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
* Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
* Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience
* 1 year of experience in a hospital preferred
* Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* Radiography (R) by ARRT is required
* State Licensure required
* Texas: MRT by TMB
* Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE
* New Mexico: RRT by MIRTP NMED
* BLS required
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Part Time
$46k-63k yearly est. 25d ago
RN, Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical A
Christus Health 4.6
Mount Pleasant, TX jobs
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Part Time
$52k-95k yearly est. 9d ago
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surg General
Christus Health 4.6
New Braunfels, TX jobs
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
* Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
* Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
* Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
* Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
* Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
* Cooperates in team planning and execution.
* Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
* Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
* Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
* Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
* Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
* Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
* Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent is required
* Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Experience
* 2 or more years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* BLS required
* Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
Work Schedule:
Varies
Work Type:
Part Time