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Position: Full Time Circulator RN

• Date Posted: 5.4.09
• Department: Surgery
• Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Current CPR certification, ACLS within 6 months of hire, basic EKG or Arrhythmia-identification certification, minimum of one year work experience preferred. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, additional languages preferred.
• Brief Job Description: Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed and patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure. Participates in the on call rotation.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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Position: 2 Full Time RN's

• Date Posted: 7.24.09 
• Department: ICU
• Qualifications: Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure required. Current CPR for healthcare professionals required. Intermediate care RN, ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire. Successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire. Successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge.
• Brief Job Descriptions: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the critical care setting that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care for all age groups. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with appropriate supervision.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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Position: 3 Part Time RN's

• Date Posted: 2.4.10
• Shift: Days or Nights
• Department: ICU
• Qualifications: Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure required. Current CPR for healthcare professionals required. Intermediate care RN, ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire. Successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire. Successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge.
• Brief Job Descriptions: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the critical care setting that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care for all age groups. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with appropriate supervision.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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Position: Full Time Director of H I M

• Date Posted: 9.30.09
• Department: Health Information Management
• Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management required. RHIA accreditation by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association). CCS (certified Coding Specialist) certification preferred. A minimum of 5 years director level experience in an acute care hospital setting. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.). Experience with Meditech and 3M Systems preferred.
• Brief Job Description: Responsible for successful maintenance of patient records and organizational and administrative operation of the Health Information Management Department. Oversight responsibility for operational aspects of department. Serves as resource for facility regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements. Assures availability of the medical records at all times.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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Position: Full Time Program Director

• Date Posted: 10.21.09
• Department: Outpatient Geri-Psych
• Qualifications: Current state License master Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor eligible, Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology from an accredited university, Five years post-graduate clinical and/or administrative experience, current BLS certificate. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Must possess excellent computer skills, including Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Brief Job Description: Administers, directs and coordinates operations of the Intensive Outpatient Program, including patient care, treatment program planning and the community relations and marketing programs. Interprets the philosophy, objectives, and policies accomplished by creative problem solving, critical thinking, strategic planning, team development and leadership to ensure the delivery of safe quality care in a fiscally sound manner. Director must have a strong affinity, knowledge, skills, and ability to work with the elderly.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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Positon: PRN Speech Language Pathologist

• Date Posted: 11.12.09
• Department: Rehabilitation
• Qualifications: Master’s degree from an approved college or school of speech/language pathology. Current State Licensure in Speech Pathology (as Speech Pathologist). Current Basic Life Support for healthcare provider’s certification. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge.
• Brief Job Description: Responsible for administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a qualified healthcare practitioner licensed by the appropriate Texas licensing board. Evaluates plans, directs and treats all patients referred to speech therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability. Performs some administrative duties at the delegation of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
Deadline: Until Filled
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Position: 6 Full Time LVN

• Date Posted: 12.4.09
• Department: Med/Surg
• Shift: 4 Nights / 2 Days
• Qualifications: Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure, current CPR for healthcare professionals required. Intermediate Care LVN, ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire, successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire, able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, additional languages preferred, basic computer knowledge.
• Brief Job Description: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care for all age groups. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with appropriate supervision.
• Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Inpatient Coder

• Date Posted: 12.21.09
• Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent required. Three or more years of previous hospital experience in inpatient coding (or an experienced LVN) preferred. Certified Coder Specialist designation preferred. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, Additional languages preferred. Possess basic computer knowledge.
• Job Summary: Accountable for conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases. Requires skill in the sequencing of diagnoses/procedures to optimize reimbursement. Ensures that in-patient records are coded in an accurate and timely manner.
• Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: 1 Full Time Phlebotomist

• Date Posted: 12.28.09
• Department: Laboratory
• Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a minimum of eighty hours of training in the proper procedure to be employed in the performance of venipuncture and skin punctures under the supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist. Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Technician certification or AMT, ASCP, or equivalent. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge required.
• Brief Job Description: Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements assists in clinical laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include bleeding time test, blood cultures, and blood samples.
•  Deadline: Until Filled

 Position: 1 Full Time and 3 Part Time RN

• Date Posted: 1.6.10
• Department: OB

Position: Full Time Assistant Director

• Date Posted: 1.11.10
• Department: Laboratory
• Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology-generalist required. Board registered (ASCP, NCA, AMT) required. Three years experience as a Medical Technologist required. Knowledge of Meditech lab, blood bank, and microbiology modules preferred. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Must be proficient in basic computer skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Brief Job Summary: Responsible for coordinating, supervising all the functions in the Clinical Laboratory.  This includes staffing, training, scheduling, budgeting that promotes cost containment, maintaining par levels and relating with various department physicians and administration of the hospital.  Responsible for recognizing results or problems that require referral to the Pathologist.
• Deadline: Until Filled

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 Position: Full Time Patient Greeter

• Date Posted: 1.26.10
• Department: Admitting
• Hours: Flexible
• Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Computer knowledge necessary, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Windows. Must meet approved credit standards.
• Job Summary: Greets and performs customer service responsibilities for patients and visitors.  Responsible for the safe, timely and efficient movement of patients to patient care areas. Assists in promoting effective patient flow through room turnover, waiting room assistance, and patient wait time updates.
• Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Clinical Education Director

• Date Posted: 2.3.10
• Department: Education
• Qualification: Current Texas Registered Nurse license required. Bachelors Degree in Nursing required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or Education preferred. Five years experience as a Clinical Educator and one year of experience in an administrative position preferred. Certified instructor in BLS for healthcare providers, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months of hire. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages p0referred. Basic computer knowledge required, including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and projectors.
• Brief Job Description: Provides overall planning, direction, coordination, management and supervision for the Education Department; this includes nursing staff education.  Consults with staff, physicians, Human Resources and Nurse Executive Council on the organization’s educational requirements to ensure staff needs are met.  Develops educational policies and procedures.  Serves as a resource person to staff and management.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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 Position: PRN Clerk

• Date Posted: 2.9.10
• Department: Admitting
• Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer skills required. Must meet approved credit standards.
• Job Summary:  Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures.  Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database. Receives and relays incoming and outgoing phone calls for the facility.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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Position: Full Time Clerk

• Date Posted: 3.2.10
• Department: Emergency Room
• Qualifications:  High school graduate or equivalent required.   Current basic life support for healthcare providers certification required. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge required.
• Brief Job Description:  Provides support to the nursing staff and physician in care and treatment of emergency department patients.  Performs the duties of receptionist and maintains all clerical activities of the emergency department including transcription of physician orders, and admission and discharge procedures.  Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff and physicians.  Files charges on ED patients according to guidelines given by auditors.  Responsible for calling physicians as needed by ED doctor or nursing personnel. 
• Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Supervisor

• Date Posted: 3.5.10
• Department: Housekeeping
• Qualifications: Three years Housekeeping and/or Laundry experience in a healthcare setting preferred. High School Diploma required. Two year Associate Degree preferred. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Computer knowledge necessary, including a minimum proficiency in Word, Excel, and Windows. 
• Brief Job Description: Supervise work activities of Housekeeping and Laundry personnel to ensure a clean, orderly, and attractive hospital. Assign duties, inspect work, and investigate complaints regarding housekeeping services. Take corrective action to resolve challenges as presented by using a pro-active approach. May purchase housekeeping supplies and equipment, take periodic inventories, screen applicants, train new employees, and recommend dismissals.
• Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time RN nights

• Date Posted: 3.8.10
• Department: Med/Surg 
• Qualifications: Current Texas Nurse Licensure. Current BLS for healthcare professionals required. Intermediate Care RN/LVN, ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire. Successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge.
• Brief Job Description: Performs general nursing duties in all departments with supervision by a Registered Nurse or Physician. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care for all age groups.  Performs general nursing duties in all departments with appropriate supervision.
• Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time LVN nights

• Date Posted: 3.8.10
• Department: Med/Surg 

• Qualifications:Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure, current CPR for healthcare professionals required. Intermediate Care LVN, ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire, successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire, able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, additional languages preferred, basic computer knowledge.
• Brief Job Description: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care for all age groups. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with appropriate supervision.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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Position: PRN MT or MLT

• Date Posted: 3.10.10
• Department: Laboratory
• Qualifications: (MT) Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology generalist required. At least one certification required (ASCP, NCA, AMT). Knowledge of Meditech lab, blood bank, and microbiology modules preferred. Must be proficient in basic computer skills, including Windows. (MLT) Associate of Science degree in Medical laboratory Technician-generalist required. At least one certification required (ASCP, NCA, AMT). Must be proficient in basic computer skills, including Windows. Knowledge of Meditech lab, blood bank, and microbiology modules preferred.  Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
• Brief Job Description: (MT) Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. 
• (MLT) Under the supervision of a medical technologist, responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.
• Deadline: Until Filled
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