Jobs in Judson Texas

Description Summary: Perform quality diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independent of supervision and responds to the cardiologists input as appropriate.

Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned.

Promotes teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced.

Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture.

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

Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.

Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.

Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.

Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation.

Checks weekly for needed supplies.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of of the patient.

Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare.

Associate is expected to be certified by ARDMS or CCI within 1 year of hire, but not required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.

Experience Two years of experience in the cardiology field preferred.

Experience with stress testing is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS Required.

DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI preferred.

Work Schedule: 4 Days
- 10 Hours Work Type: Full Time

Description 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: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

Description

Summary:
Performs high-quality ophthalmic procedures, focusing on patient care and education.
Responsibilities:

* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Advanced understanding of ophthalmic anatomy is required, as well as the ability to efficiently scribe for physicians.
* Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting patient history, and performing patient education.
* Performing technical workups to include visual acuity, lensometry, color vision, visual field tests (Humphrey and Goldman), manual keratometry, refraction, Amslers, muscle testing, topography, pupil exams, OCT, pachymetry, and other special testing as directed by physician.
* Advanced technical workups in performing retinoscopy and A-Scans as directed by physician.
* Follows physician protocol for A-Scans and fills in at Special Testing when needed.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

* High School Diploma required.
* Graduate of accredited Vision program preferred.

Experience

* 1 year of experience working at an Ophthalmology clinic setting required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

* BLS required.
* Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from IJCAHPO required.
* Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:

Full Time

Description Summary: The Emergency Department Technician requires the skills and knowledge of many areas such as: ED Tech, Patient Registrar, Unit Clerk, and Monitor Tech.

The Emergency Department Tech performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.

He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill.

He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures.

Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.

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

Assists with admission, transfer, and discharges of patients.

Commensurate with training, observes patient's condition, recognizes changes in patient status, and reports findings to the RN.

Escorts stable patients to other departments as required.

Cleans, procures, and returns equipment and supplies.

Assists with ordering and maintaining stock items.

Maintains competency to perform special procedures such as: venipuncture, splinting, staple and suture removal,nonsterile dressing changes, peak expiration flow rate,pulse oximetry, and crutch training.

As delegated, sets up for Emergency Department procedures and assists the RN as directed.

As delegated by the RN, operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers, and glucometer readings.

Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered, and inserts saline lock under the direction of the RN.

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 assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs duties of a clerical and non-nursing nature on the nursing units.

Activities include serving as a receptionist for the unit, transcribing orders and requesting items for patient care, and assisting with maintaining patient, unit, and hospital records.

As a Patient Registrar
- Greet all patients as they arrive in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner; Demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of customer service principles, and departmental expectations regarding customer service.

Show concern for patient problems and ensure comfort of the patient while waiting to be registered or seen by the provider.

Document in the computer system all necessary demographic, insurance, and financial information.

Compile or retrieve scheduled reports from computer system.

Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:Education/Skills A High School Diploma or GED is preferred Completion of one of the following educational programs or previous CHRISTUS Emergency Technician experience is required:Nursing Assistant program Medical Assistant program Basic EMT program, Intermediate EMT program PT Care Tech program Military basic combat training and Advanced Individual Training for military medicsExperience 1
- 2 years of patient care experience in an acute care hospital, emergency department, EMT field/Emergency Care, or military medic setting preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Must maintain one of the following certifications:Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of employment Certified Medical Assistant Certified Patient Care Tech Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) national registry or state licenseIn 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:7PM
- 7AM Work Type:Per Diem As Needed

Description Summary: All pharmacy technicians work under the direction of Clinical Pharmacists to 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.
* Must be 18 years or older.
* Pharmacy Technicians perform ONLY non-judgmental technical duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist Pharmacists with Medication Histories.
* Train Tech I associates.
* Prepares drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
* Verifies computerized patient medication records accurately.

Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
* Compounds 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.
* Verifies the daily activities of the department are complete and recorded.
* Maintains competency required for current job title/position
* Maintains current technician license.

Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files.

Attends staff meetings.
* Maintain IV certification and competencies.
* Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
* Specialty area
* Serves as the technician in specialty areas such as the operating room, IV room, or pharmacy work areas outside the central pharmacy.
* Ambulatory care
* Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services as assigned such as but not limited to: anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.
* Retail
* Performs outpatient distributive functions related to entering prescriptions orders, selecting the correct medications for new and refilled prescription orders, and coordinates delivery of medications for patient pick-up or delivery.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
* 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 accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the hospital's pharmacy associates.
* Coordinates pharmacist 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.
* 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
* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience
* 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred
* Meet all criteria of Pharmacy Technician I Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice required
* Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred
* ACPE accredited IV certification program, including hazardous (minimum 40 hours); or meet minimum State requirement.

Not applicable to Ambulatory Care settings or Retail settings 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: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

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: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

Description Summary: 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

Description 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 requiredRadiography (R) by ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or NMTCBComputed 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 requiredTexas: MRT by TMB Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE New Mexico: CT or FUS by MIRTP NMEDBLS requiredWork Schedule:MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type:Full Time

Description Summary: The EMT-B is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment to people who have been injured in accidents or have other medical conditions, and assists in rendering advanced emergency medical treatment.

Ability to operate an advanced life support ambulance to administer care.

Routinely assists with the inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper operation and sanitary cleanliness.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; and completion of approved EMT-Basic training.

Must possess and keep a current Texas EMT-B license Class C Texas Driver's license CPR certification