Jobs in Alexandria, LA

DescriptionSummary: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 One CHRISTUS 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/SkillsBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferredExperience1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compactPosition 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 an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.· All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation.

Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.· Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.Experience· One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications· Current ACLS certification required· Current PALS certification requiredIn 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 anExperienced Associate.Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate New to the Specialty.CredentialGrace Periods forExperienced AssociatesGrace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the SpecialtyBasic 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:7 PM
- 7 AMWork Type:Full Time

Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine 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 technologists will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Completes daily logs and periodic tests performed as required by the license. 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 clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB required
• State Licensure required
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE
  • New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Summary:

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Include, but are not limited to:
  • Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
  • Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
  • Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
  • Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);
  • Oral hygiene;
  • Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
  • Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
  • Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
  • Chest film analysis;
  • Bloodgas collection and analysis;
  • EKG analysis;
  • Accurate and complete documentation;
  • Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
  • Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
• Advanced practice skills may include:
  • Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
  • Pulmonary Function Testing;
  • Bronchoscopy assist;
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring;
  • Waveform analysis;
  • Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
  • Polysomnography;
  • Transport duties.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

Under the supervision of the School Based Health Centers Director, the Nurse Practitioner has the responsibility and accountability for providing primary care to clinic patients as allowed under the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act. Practice will remain within the scope delineated by education/training. The NP provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols. The NP is responsible for participating in development, execution of and periodic review of the written policies governing the services which the health center provides. The NP, in conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in the periodic review of the patient’s health records under his/her care. The NP arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the health center. The NP assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred to other providers.

Responsibilities:

• Provides primary health care in school setting.
• Elicits pertinent medical and psycho-social history including patient profile, chief complaint, and history of present illness, past medical history, social history and review of body systems.
• Performs a physical examination as pertinent, modifying the examination for the nature of the complaint or problem, age/sex of patient and physical / mental condition of the student.
• Orders and /or perform laboratory, x-ray and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of student.
• Documents in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
• Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
• Completes medical evaluation forms including sports physicals and medical home physicals on qualifying students.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal (including variations of normal) information obtained from history, physical and screening examination of the adolescents and pediatric patients.
• Develops preliminary interpretation of diagnostic test and other data results, (history, physical, laboratory, and x-ray studies) with impression as to severity, etiology and immediacy of patient’s problem.
• Develops plan of care for students with follow up and referrals as needed.
• Applies established therapeutic practices to patient’s problem within the scope of practice demonstrating sound clinical judgement in decision-making.
• Administers / prescribes medications as needed.
• Initiates appropriate management for emergency situations until EMS is available.
• Provides education/training of patient/family member.
• Develops a health management plan considering patient’s problem, age, sex, race and condition and involve patient’s family as appropriate.
• Identifies and documents patient/family educational needs upon initial assessment.
• Identifies barriers to learning.
• Provides teaching based on identified needs. (cultural, ethnic factors, functional)
• Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided.
• Advocates on behalf of students concerning physical health issues between parent, physician, and community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of NP specific policies and procedures and the ability to safely and competently perform quality patient care.
• Maintains continuing education as need for licensure.
• Attends hospital-wide and school-based health in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of related issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of policies, manuals, and chain of communications.
• Obtains necessary training prior to initial procedure/equipment use.
• Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use, adhering to operating guidelines and differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction.
• Provides supervision for RN in Center.
• Conducts chart review of RNs maintaining scheduling and forms.
• Conducts annual department competencies checklist with RN.
• Orientates RN to new skills.
• Provides care in the health center when RN is absent.
• Available to RN by telephone for consultation when not on site.

Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Minimum one year of experience preferred
• APRN License in state of employment
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS 

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and will help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The CT Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The CT 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 CT Technologist will adhere to and maintain expected imaging competencies as management outlines. 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 CT experience in a Hospital or Clinical setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• One of the following primary modality certifications is required
  • Radiography (R) by ARRT
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or NMTCB
• Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT or NMTCB is required within 1 year of hire (CT required upon hire in the state of New Mexico)
• State Licensure required
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE
  • New Mexico: CT or FUS by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

2:30PM - 11PM

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The Ultrasound 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 Ultrasound Technologist must be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. 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 Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Requires one of the following within 1 year of hire:
  • Sonography (S) by ARRT
  • Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
• Prefers one of the following, along with the required:
  • Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
  • Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT
  • Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS
  • Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
• State Licensure is required if in New Mexico
  • DMS by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

8:30PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time