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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Hourly-Surg Anesthesiology-PRN (Hiring Immediately)
Salary not disclosed
Description

Summary:

The CRNA has the responsibility and accountability for providing advanced nurse practice while administering anesthesia to patients. This Job is responsible for preparing and administering anesthesia agents to surgical and obstetrical patients under a delegating physician. Responsibility and accountability of anesthesia services lies with the Medical Director.

The CRNA will perform the following duties:

  • Assess patients peri-operatively, perform patient history and physical, review patient records to determine health status, review results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders as appropriate
  • Make post-op rounds
  • Provide patient and family education
  • Perform routine procedures including: draw venous/arterial blood, administer general, regional, and local anesthesia, administer injections, place NG tubes, administer local infiltrative anesthesia, placement of central venous lines and Swan Ganz lines
  • Provide regional anesthesia under a delegating physician to include: topical, infiltration, spinal, epidural, intravenous, upper, and lower body blocks, and other peripheral blocks
  • Initiate orders and transcribe orders of collaborating physician
  • Intravenous catheter placement and administration of fluids, blood and/or blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive and cardiac drugs
  • Other responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, resuscitation techniques, cardiopulmonary bypass technique, auto transfusion, hypotensive and hypertensive care, and hypothermia

This job requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The Associate shall support the CHRISTUS Health strategic plan and the Performance Improvement Plan's (PIP) goals and direction.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Assesses the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, functional, and high risk needs of the patient.
  • Performs patient history and physical reviews patient record to determine health status.
  • Reviews results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders.
  • Collaborates plan of care with the patient care team.
  • Monitors patient Peri-Operatively.
  • Rounds on patients as requested draw venous/arterial blood.
  • Placement of central venous lines.
  • Placement of Swan Ganz.
  • Performs venipuncture and manages fluids.
  • Inserts nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
  • Ability to manage and initiate mechanical ventilator.
  • Ability to manage and initiate auto transfusion techniques.
  • Provides anesthesia including general, regional, local, and moderate sedation.
  • Consistently monitors patients according to standards.
  • Peri-Operatively provides regional anesthesia.
  • Provides spinal, epidural, and IV regional blocks.
  • Obtains knowledge of and demonstrates compliance with infection control and safety.
  • Practices standard precautions practice appropriate disease specific isolation.
  • Appropriately handles and disposes of unused medications.
  • Keeps work area clean and cares for equipment at completion of case.
  • Takes measures to ensure a safe patient environment.
  • Obtains training prior to initial use of equipment.
  • Assures equipment is working properly.
  • Participates in time-out procedure.
  • Demonstrates the ability to administer medication safely and competently.
  • Understands actions, side effects, contra-indications of drugs.
  • Adheres to medication policies, practices, and standards.
  • Safely administers fluids, blood and blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive drugs, cardiac drugs.
  • Assures the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
  • Allows for privacy.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Master of Science in Nursing required

Experience

  • 2 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • APRN License in state of employment required
  • CRNA certification from NBCRNA required
  • ACLS required
  • PALS required
  • BLS required

 

Work Schedule:

6:30AM - 3PM

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Not Specified
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago
Description

Join one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic—as we seek an experienced NP/PA to become part of our mission-driven, faith-based organization in Shreveport, LA. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a Physician-led environment that prioritizes quality care, community well-being, and work life balance through innovative, AI-integrated support systems. 

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic:

  • Team: Work alongside a Gastroenterologist for support
  • Physician-led Organization: Empowers clinical leadership and decision-making
  • Faith-based Mission and Culture: Compassionate care rooted in our values
  • Size: Over 1500 Physicians and APCs in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arkansas

Position Highlights:

  • Work Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: 100% Inpatient, M-F, 8-5
  • Facility: CHRISTUS Highland Hospital
  • Technology: AI-integrated services streamline documentation and enhance patient care
  • EMR: Epic in both inpatient and outpatient settings

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  • Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
  • Paid Time Off + CME Allowance 
  • Comprehensive Malpractice and Tail Coverage

Community:

  • Shreveport-Bossier is the commercial, medical, and cultural hub of the Ark-La-Tex, the area where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet
  • Growing population of nearly 500,000
  • Tremendous cultural and recreational opportunities with music, arts, theater, sports and outdoor recreation, thoroughbred racing and festivals.
  • Mild climate, affordable housing, transportation, parks, schools and universities, churches, and numerous cultural attractions

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience with Inpatient GI as a NP/ PA
  • Current state licensure or the ability to obtain prior to employment

As a Top 50 Physician Group in the U.S., CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic offers a dyad leadership model with a physician leader and an administrative leader for each service line. The doctors and their administrative colleagues work together to make it a better place. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic offers collegiality across all specialties and leadership development in a proactive, progressive health care system. 

Recruiter:

  • Meghan Hill
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Radiology Technologist-Ambulatory Surgery Center (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago
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:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Not Specified
Radiology Technologist Clinic - Primary Family Medicine
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago
Description

Summary:

Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians. Performs routine diagnostic procedures and may be required to function as a Medical Assistant as needed. 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.
  • Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures, some of a more complex nature, utilizing state-of-the-art computerized imaging equipment in more than one (1) modality.
  • Requires flexibility to work competently within assigned modalities as needed or assigned.
  • Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers by coordinating and prioritizing procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
  • Possesses the ability and willingness to rotate within departments and clinics for proper coverage as needed or assigned.
  • Upon completion of procedures, program the computer to ensure completion of the exam and that all scan data is correctly stored in PACS.
  • Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed and acts to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards.
  • Coordinates and prioritizes procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
  • Ensures all charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent customer service skills required.
  • Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
  • Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Maintains established CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.
  • 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 as outlined by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
  • Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of CHRISTUS Health
  • 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 as a radiologic technologist 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
    • Arkansas: RTL by Arkansas Department of Health
  • BLS required

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

Not Specified
Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic - Full Time
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago

DescriptionSummary: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 requiredExperience~1 year of experience in a hospital preferred~ Basic computer experience requiredLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsRadiography (R) by ARRT is requiredState Licensure requiredTexas: MRT by TMBLouisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBENew Mexico: RRT by MIRTP NMED~ BLS requiredWork Schedule:7PM
- 7AMWork Type:Full Time

permanent
Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago
Description

Summary:

A professional who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable, either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. The incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective care.

Responsibilities:

  • Gathers pertinent data from the chart and other caregivers, discusses with the physician as necessary.
  • Independently assess all patient types assigned.
  • Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision-making.
  • Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goals.
  • Reassess patient progress regularly per department policy, or when the need arises.
  • Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family, and makes appropriate referral to social services and/or vendor.
  • Able to assess vent-dependent patients with minimal assistance.
  • Able to assess voice and fluency cases with some assistance.
  • Able to independently design a treatment plan that addresses identified problems, deficits, and discharge needs and assist with reducing LOS.
  • Consistently delivers effective treatment focused on rehab of communication, cognition, and/or swallowing disorders.
  • Actively seeks out a diagnosis mx to facilitate the ability to independently treat throughout the hospital.
  • Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment.
  • Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and report adverse reactions to the physician and/or nursing.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of speaking valve usage and contraindications.
  • Ensures patient safety.
  • Offers alternatives to the physician when appropriate.
  • Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment.
  • Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment i.e. group sessions, summer speech camps, structured and interactive adult group/individual sessions.

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree required
  • Current Louisiana ST License required
  • BLS provider certification required

Work Schedule:

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Physical Therapist-Phys Med Therapy Multi-PRN (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago
Description

Summary:

A professional who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care.

Requirements:

  • Doctorate Prof
  • Current Louisiana PT License
  • BLS required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy Multi - PRN (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago
Description

Summary:

A professional who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care.

Responsibilities:

  • Documents initial evaluations, progress notes, treatments administered, and discharge summaries according to established departmental policies, procedures, and goals in all practice settings as appropriate.
  • Responsible for patient evaluation delivering treatment to referred patients by clinical protocols resulting in patient satisfaction. Notifies physician of evaluation and patient progress as appropriate. Identifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving entire process.
  • Responsible for coordinating and implementing optimal patient care within assigned caseload in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Associate delegates treatments and tasks appropriately and makes suggestions for improvement in skill mix and patient care delivery including demonstrating cross training and flexibility with scheduling
  • Responsible for charge entry including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given utilizing appropriate unit/minute guidelines. Enters charges timely on PTR or in computer and turns charges in on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for communicating effectively with all members of the health care team including patient, family, and physicians and identifies barriers to effective communication and teamwork.
  • Develops, educates, and instructs patient on safe and appropriate exercises during treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise program instruction and ensures patient understanding.
  • Responsible for promoting educational growth by attending appropriate educational in-services and meetings. Contributes to the education of co-workers, students, and/or community by developing or presenting educational materials.
  • Responsible for preparing patient and family for discharge. Makes appropriate plans and
  • Recommendations involving continuum of care. Ensures resources are in place prior to patient discharge. Attends patient case conferences and/or completes appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Associate performs clinical skills accurately and professionally in assigned area. Associate is recognized for a specialized level of therapy services and assists with program development and marketing to physicians.
  • Associate cleans completely after each patient or delegates task and ensures completion. Associate identifies environment of care concerns and seeks resolution. Associate assists with overall cleanliness of department.
  • Maintain licensure and/or certification(s) required for the position, without lapse.
  • Drives personal and/or CHRISTUS vehicles according to policies and procedures while on approved/official business.
  • Attends meetings as required.

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree required
  • Current Louisiana OT License required
  • BLS provider certification required 

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Not Specified
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Hourly-Surg Anesthesiology-Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago
Description

Summary:

The CRNA has the responsibility and accountability for providing advanced nurse practice while administering anesthesia to patients. This Job is responsible for preparing and administering anesthesia agents to surgical and obstetrical patients under a delegating physician. Responsibility and accountability of anesthesia services lies with the Medical Director.

The CRNA will perform the following duties:

  • Assess patients peri-operatively, perform patient history and physical, review patient records to determine health status, review results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders as appropriate
  • Make post-op rounds
  • Provide patient and family education
  • Perform routine procedures including: draw venous/arterial blood, administer general, regional, and local anesthesia, administer injections, place NG tubes, administer local infiltrative anesthesia, placement of central venous lines and Swan Ganz lines
  • Provide regional anesthesia under a delegating physician to include: topical, infiltration, spinal, epidural, intravenous, upper, and lower body blocks, and other peripheral blocks
  • Initiate orders and transcribe orders of collaborating physician
  • Intravenous catheter placement and administration of fluids, blood and/or blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive and cardiac drugs
  • Other responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, resuscitation techniques, cardiopulmonary bypass technique, auto transfusion, hypotensive and hypertensive care, and hypothermia

This job requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The Associate shall support the CHRISTUS Health strategic plan and the Performance Improvement Plan's (PIP) goals and direction.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Assesses the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, functional, and high risk needs of the patient.
  • Performs patient history and physical reviews patient record to determine health status.
  • Reviews results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders.
  • Collaborates plan of care with the patient care team.
  • Monitors patient Peri-Operatively.
  • Rounds on patients as requested draw venous/arterial blood.
  • Placement of central venous lines.
  • Placement of Swan Ganz.
  • Performs venipuncture and manages fluids.
  • Inserts nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
  • Ability to manage and initiate mechanical ventilator.
  • Ability to manage and initiate auto transfusion techniques.
  • Provides anesthesia including general, regional, local, and moderate sedation.
  • Consistently monitors patients according to standards.
  • Peri-Operatively provides regional anesthesia.
  • Provides spinal, epidural, and IV regional blocks.
  • Obtains knowledge of and demonstrates compliance with infection control and safety.
  • Practices standard precautions practice appropriate disease specific isolation.
  • Appropriately handles and disposes of unused medications.
  • Keeps work area clean and cares for equipment at completion of case.
  • Takes measures to ensure a safe patient environment.
  • Obtains training prior to initial use of equipment.
  • Assures equipment is working properly.
  • Participates in time-out procedure.
  • Demonstrates the ability to administer medication safely and competently.
  • Understands actions, side effects, contra-indications of drugs.
  • Adheres to medication policies, practices, and standards.
  • Safely administers fluids, blood and blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive drugs, cardiac drugs.
  • Assures the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
  • Allows for privacy.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Master of Science in Nursing required

Experience

  • 2 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • APRN License in state of employment required
  • CRNA certification from NBCRNA required
  • ACLS required
  • PALS required
  • BLS required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Clinical Pharmacist I-Pharm General-Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Shreveport, Louisiana 6 days ago
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.

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.
  • Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
  • Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
  • Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians
  • 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.

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

Experience

  • Hospital experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Pharmacy state licensure required within 60 days of start date
  • BLS or ACLS is required
  • PALS (for pediatric practice) is 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

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