Jobs in Kenner

Your job is more than a job. The Dosimetrist provides dosimetry services as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the treatment of cancer patients. Has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment. Cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy, education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.

Sign on Bonus available

Relocation available

GENERAL DUTIES

• Performs accurate treatment plans and dosimetry calculations:
• - Develops treatment plans in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription and instructions.
• - Uses computer planning for treatment calculations for external beam treatment and brachytherapy planning under the direction of the Physicist.
• Accurately check patients treatment records regularly:
• - Verifies the accuracy of all calculations, mathematical additions and computer plans in patient chart on a regular basis.
• Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations, including CT for radiation therapy treatment planning:
• - Performs the planning and the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges and other beam modifications needed for radiation treatments.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and supports department goal attainment:
• - Meets requirements for mandatory hospital in-services and attends department meetings.
• - Meets requirements for Continuing Medical Education.
• - Trains/educates radiation therapy students on dosimetry rotation.
• Assists in employing appropriate and correct technique in the administering of radiation therapy treatments and simulations:
• - Assists other therapists on treatment machines and in the simulation room as needed.

Must Haves

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 1 year of experience in Dosimetry

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy with Dosimetry training

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
• Required: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
• Required: Certified Medical Dosimetrist Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to operate the Radiation Oncology systems.
• Must be able to recognize when equipment is not performing correctly.
• Knowledge of Radiation Oncology planning systems and equipment operations

Your job is more than a job.

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for working with physicians, care managers, and other clinical staff, as part of a medical care team focusing on patient outcomes, while maintaining cost. The clinical pharmacist provides patients and providers with therapeutic assessments and selected disease management, for assigned practices, working towards improving patient and practice outcomes. The clinical pharmacist also performs other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Relocation available.

Sign on Bonus available.

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient Care Activities:

Directs and initiates development, implementation and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services. Provides clinical consultation to the Medical Staff and other health care providers within the appropriate team or unit(s), suggests appropriate cost-effective therapeutic alternatives as needed. Communicates and documents all activities/interventions (i.e., medication order changes/clarifications with the prescriber, pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring, adverse drug reactions and errors etc). Fosters teamwork and takes responsibility to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care. Performs staff duties as needed.

Collaboration and Education of Health Care Providers:

Collaborates with all health care providers to ensure timely resolution of concerns and questions. Provides ongoing education and timely drug information to physicians, nursing, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals by developing educational materials and competencies and providing in-services as needed.

Development of Clinical Guidelines and Protocols:

Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, pathways, protocols, formulary changes, medication use evaluations, and any other appropriate drug information reports as approved by the appropriate committee(s).

Committee Membership and Awareness of Regulatory Standards:

Actively participates on clinical committees including pharmacy and therapeutics committee and other appointed committees as needed. Acts as a liaison to other healthcare practitioners. Fosters a good working relationship with physicians, medical staff, nursing, and other healthcare professionals. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of documenting information in the medical record, JCAHO and CMS standards, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of departmental and hospital policies, and health-system initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Combination of appropriate education and work experience is required:

Pharm.D. Degree with 2 years of experience in inpatient pharmacy hospital/clinical capacity or completion of Pharmacy Residency.

Preferred: PGY2 in solid organ transplant or 3+ years of transplant pharmacy experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Currently licensed or registered to practice pharmacy in Louisiana;

Board Certification in applicable specialty area preferred.

WORK SHIFT:

Days

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

$25,000 sign on bonus!

Education 

Required - Associate's Degree

Preferred- Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience

Required - None.

Certifications

Required - Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
ACLS obtained in 90 days

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care based on physical; psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Other related duties as required.  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.  (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). 

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

(Kenner, LA): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Buyer III to play a vital role in the procurement process by sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services for the organization. The Buyer III will ensure procurement activities align with company goals and objectives while maintaining efficient and cost-effective purchasing procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Receives and reviews requests for goods or services

• Communicates with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule

• Expedites orders and requests as needed

• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price

• Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid

• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests

• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority

• Maintains procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories

• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of issue and take corrective action

• Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in assigned markets, and new or altered materials entering the market

• Works with manufacturers or persuades potential vendors to undertake manufacturing of custom-designed items according to user specifications

• Approves invoices for payment, as authorized

• Expedites delivery of goods to users as necessary

Requirements/Skills:

• 5–8 years of related procurement experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred

• Oracle or similar ERP software experience preferred

• Procurement-related certification preferred

• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds

• Ability to travel to vendor sites as needed

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status