Jobs in Atascosa Texas

Description

Summary:

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:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

Description Summary: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental and interdepartmental meetings.

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.

Supervises Speech Pathology students and volunteers.

Assists in the supervision of Rehab Techs.

Participates in the orientation of new associates and scheduling patients to assure quality patient coverage.

Understands, supports and provides input for Performance Improvement activities.

Complies with departmental productivity standards.

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.

Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department, students and community.

Participates in research activities as appropriate.

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 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.

Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: EDUCATION: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Speech Pathology is required.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one and one-half (1.5) years full-time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: 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.

Work Schedule: 8AM
- 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionCHRISTUS 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:Provides Occupational Therapy Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with the follow-up and discharge planning.

Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development, department operations and Performance Improvement activities.

Assists with supervising and coordinating the Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant Student programs.

In addition, supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.Responsibilities:Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical, cognitive and daily living abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs.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.Adheres consistently to the P&Ps relating to documentation, to include: Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as appropriate.Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental, and interdepartmental meetings.Counsels both patient (if appropriate), 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.Assists with coordination and supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as the volunteer program.Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department including orientation of new associates, scheduling of patients to assure quality patient coverage and appropriate staff supervision, as necessary.Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System.Understands, supports and participates in Performance Improvement activities.Complies with and develops efficient and creative ways to maintain departmental productivity standards.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.Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department and community.

Participates in research activities, as appropriate.Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental, and population specific needs of patients served by the department.Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.Performs other related duties as directed.Requirements:Education/SkillsBachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Occupational Therapy is required.All modalities/equipment used by an Occupational Therapy Assistant as outlined by the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.ExperienceNone required.Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsLicensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners of Texas.BLS certification is required.Work Schedule:5 Days
- 8 HoursWork Type:Full Time

Description Summary: 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.

Supervised by the Rehabilitation Manager, Supervisor and/or Lead Rehab Therapist.

Assists in the supervision of Rehab Techs.

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.

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.

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.

Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental and interdepartmental meetings.

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.

Supervises Speech Pathology students and volunteers.

Assists in the supervision of Rehab Techs.

Participates in the orientation of new associates and scheduling patients to assure quality patient coverage.

Understands, supports and provides input for Performance Improvement activities.

Complies with departmental productivity standards.

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.

Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department, students and community.

Participates in research activities as appropriate.

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 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.

Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

Description

Summary:

All pharmacists fill orders for drugs, monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacists provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence and efficiency. In addition, level II pharmacists participate in management of patient pharmacotherapy and quality medication management within assigned service lines.

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:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Interprets drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribes/verifies into computerized patient medication record accurately. Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians
• Maintains competency required for current job title/position
• Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
• Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
• Provides analysis of medication use processes and contributes at least one related project per year.
• Ambulatory care Pharmacist
• Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services utilizing approved protocols and/or collaborative agreement with other providers, including managing patient drug therapy, anticoagulation management, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Performs duties in the clinical areas assigned such as but not limited to: anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and renal drug dosing per hospital protocol.
• Reads, extracts and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners as appropriate.
• Provides accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the hospital’s professional staff.
• Provides drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
• Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation)
• Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals.
• Participates in antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, and shortage management activities as assigned
• Attends interdisciplinary rounds when assigned
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion
• Contributes to the advancement of the pharmacy department and medication management of the organization through (minimum):
• Precepting of pharmacy residents and students
• Assessment of new and ongoing pharmacist competencies
• In-service of pharmacy and/or nursing staff (1 per year)
• Participates in departmental or sub-committees as assigned
• Completes 1 clinical project per year

Occupational Hazards

• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• Risk 0 exposure category.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
• Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g. patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required.
• One of the following required: BPS Board Certification, Residency, Fellowship or at least 5 years of hospital experience.

Experience

• PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency completion, Board certification, or 5 years hospital experience required at hire.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Pharmacy registration in the State of practice.
• Must have pharmacy State licensure within 60 days of start date.
• Pharmacist preceptor within 90 days.
• BLS or ACLS and PALS (pediatric practice) within 180 days of start date.
• Must accrue ASHP Residency Preceptor status within 180 days of hire (for Ministries with Residency programs).

 

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time

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University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region’s only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region’s only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Why should you work for University Health?

Most up-to-date advancements in nursing

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Nurse Residency Program

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Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized

Why Should You Apply?

- We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.

- Continuing Education

- Gym membership discounts

- Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance

Requirements:

- BSN highly preferred

- Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing

- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card

POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts comprehensive clinical reviews of adverse determinations related to medical necessity. Initiates outreach to providers to obtain clarification or additional documentation in alignment with established clinical criteria and organizational policies, to support Medical Director decision making. Provides support for claim appeals in relation to medical necessity. Ensures the timely and accurate resolution of appeal cases and supports organizational adherence to all state, federal, and accreditation standards. Facilitates member second level appeal process.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing is required. BSN preferred. Minimum 2 years acute care experience or managed care experience is required. Basic knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare preferred. Knowledge of InterQual screening criteria, ICD-10, CPT coding preferred.

LICENSURE

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required. Active Certification in Case Management (CCM) is preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

The nurse case manager coordinates, in collaboration with the patient and interdisciplinary team, the treatment/plan of care for a patient within the acute episode of care. He/she proactively facilitates interventions to assure timely delivery of services, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, tracks variances and/or barriers in the plan of care, and functions as the patient advocate to identify and communicate health care needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is highly preferred. Three to five years nursing experience required (as a Staff nurse II or above). Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality is preferred.

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners is required. An approved case management certification (ACM, CCM or ANCC) is preferred and must be achieved within two years of placement. Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and/or Health Care Provider card preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis. Performs radiologic procedures within the professional parameters established in registry requirements and policy and procedures specifications of the Health System. Assumes responsibility for assigned duties promptly and efficiently. Complies with instructions from supervisor to whom responsible. Contributes to the overall success of the Radiology team. Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers and other University Health System employees, patients and guests.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, or eligibility to take the registry with one year grace period for new graduates from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology. Texas Department of Health (MRT) Certification or a temporary Certification (TMRT) is required. Must also have current Certified BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) from the American Heart Association.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis. Performs radiologic procedures within the professional parameters established in registry requirements and policy and procedures specifications of the Health System. Assumes responsibility for assigned duties promptly and efficiently. Complies with instructions from supervisor to whom responsible. Contributes to the overall success of the Radiology team. Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers and other University Health System employees, patients and guests.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, or eligibility to take the registry with one year grace period for new graduates from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology. Texas Department of Health (MRT) Certification or a temporary Certification (TMRT) is required. Must also have current Certified BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) from the American Heart Association.