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Welcome to Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, a full-service, acute-care hospital serving Northwest Houston and surrounding communities. Our 358-bed regional hospital opened in 2000 with the goal of providing high-quality health care in a warm, inviting environment. We are proud to offer you a full spectrum of health and wellness services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s services, neurology and more. 

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<body><h3>Senior Surgical Technologist - CV</h3> This position is a full-time day shift role working three, 12-hour shifts per week from 6:00am-6:30pm rotating during varied weekdays, plus call. At Houston Methodist, the Sr Surgical Technologist position requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures. This position works independently, exercising sound judgment, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse or surgeon. In addition to performing the duties and responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist, the Sr Surgical Technologist position provides mentoring and guidance for Surgical Technologist positions, utilizing skills and knowledge, helping to train and orient others. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and practices relationship-centered care in concert with Houston Methodist values. Other duties for the Sr Surgical Technologist position will include general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel.
<div>FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION<ul><li> High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) </li><li> Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency </li></ul> EXPERIENCE<ul><li> Two years as a Surgical Technologist </li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required<ul><li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li> Must have a certification (CST from NBSTSA, TS-C from NCCT, or CSA from NCCSA) or meet the grandfather clause (Bill 643): The bill includes an extensive grandfather clause exempting all individuals employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept. 1, 2009. The clarification notes that legislation does not state employed "on" Sept. 1, 2009, but rather "before that date. A surgical technologist who was employed before Sept. 1, 2009, may remain employed as a surgical technologist without meeting the certification requirement. SB1239, Sec 259.002: 30 CEUs shall be completed every two years </li></ul> SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations </li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security </li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles </li><li>Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology </li><li>Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families </li><li>Demonstrates proficient knowledge and appropriate use of hospital database such as EPIC. Ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system </li><li>Strong knowledge in use of procedure software </li><li>Demonstrates proficient knowledge of instruments sets, the use of the individual surgical instruments, surgical supplies and the use of the supplies </li><li>Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave equipment </li><li>Demonstrate expertise and serves as a clinical resource in a minimum of one or more surgical specialty service lines </li></ul> ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional health care team to achieve optimal department results. Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication which includes active listening and teaching to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. </li><li>Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up, providing structured feedback with examples. Serves as the department preceptor for new surgical technologists, utilizing skills and knowledge to train and orient others. </li><li>Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. </li></ul> SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Prepares the operating room, equipment and supplies for the next patient. Anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure before surgeon scrubs. Maintains and accurately communicates updates for surgeon preference cards within the applicable service line. </li><li>Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and nursing staff by passing instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, performing competently the role of the surgical technologist in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to: orthopedics, gynecology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, CV, spine, neurology, oral/maxillofacial, and minimally invasive procedures. </li><li>Assists the circulating RN with sponge, instrument, needle, and other surgical counts. </li><li>Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction. </li></ul> QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during pre and post procedures. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, following surgical procedure. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of the room. </li><li>Assists with implementation and teaching of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice. Problem-solves and manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. </li><li>Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. Initiates corrective actions and improvement activities towards improving department and hospital quality and safety targets, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team. </li></ul> FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Maintains efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of supplies until confirmation that will be used during surgery. Makes recommendations for cost containment during cases. </li><li>Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. </li></ul> GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement for department projects and shared governance activities. May co-chair a unit-based Shared Governance Council. </li><li>Acts as resource in surgical technology for the department on other hospital committees. Participates in one department or hospital committee or subcommittee and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of the committee or subcommittee. </li><li>Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and learning towards expertise in competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis. </li></ul> SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS <ul>WORK ATTIRE<ul><li>Uniform: No </li><li>Scrubs: Yes </li><li>Business professional: No </li><li>Other (department approved): No </li></ul> ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.<ul><li>On Call* Yes </li></ul> TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department**<ul><li>May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No </li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No </li></ul></ul></div>
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION<ul><li> High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) </li>
<li> Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency </li></ul> EXPERIENCE<ul><li> Two years as a Surgical Technologist </li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required<ul><li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li> Must have a certification (CST from NBSTSA, TS-C from NCCT, or CSA from NCCSA) or meet the grandfather clause (Bill 643): The bill includes an extensive grandfather clause exempting all individuals employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept. 1, 2009. The clarification notes that legislation does not state employed "on" Sept. 1, 2009, but rather "before that date. A surgical technologist who was employed before Sept. 1, 2009, may remain employed as a surgical technologist without meeting the certification requirement. SB1239, Sec 259.002: 30 CEUs shall be completed every two years </li></ul> 
Company Profile:Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</body>

Senior Surgical Technologist - CVThis position is a full-time day shift role working three, 12-hour shifts per week from 6:00am-6:30pm rotating during varied weekdays, plus call.At Houston Methodist, the Sr Surgical Technologist position requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures. This position works independently, exercising sound judgment, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse or surgeon. In addition to performing the duties and responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist, the Sr Surgical Technologist position provides mentoring and guidance for Surgical Technologist positions, utilizing skills and knowledge, helping to train and orient others. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and practices relationship-centered care in concert with Houston Methodist values. Other duties for the Sr Surgical Technologist position will include general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel. FLSA STATUSNon-exemptQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency EXPERIENCE Two years as a Surgical Technologist LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequiredBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and Must have a certification (CST from NBSTSA, TS-C from NCCT, or CSA from NCCSA) or meet the grandfather clause (Bill 643): The bill includes an extensive grandfather clause exempting all individuals employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept. 1, 2009. The clarification notes that legislation does not state employed "on" Sept. 1, 2009, but rather "before that date. A surgical technologist who was employed before Sept. 1, 2009, may remain employed as a surgical technologist without meeting the certification requirement. SB1239, Sec 259.002: 30 CEUs shall be completed every two years SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families Demonstrates proficient knowledge and appropriate use of hospital database such as EPIC. Ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system Strong knowledge in use of procedure software Demonstrates proficient knowledge of instruments sets, the use of the individual surgical instruments, surgical supplies and the use of the supplies Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave equipment Demonstrate expertise and serves as a clinical resource in a minimum of one or more surgical specialty service lines ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPromotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional health care team to achieve optimal department results. Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication which includes active listening and teaching to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up, providing structured feedback with examples. Serves as the department preceptor for new surgical technologists, utilizing skills and knowledge to train and orient others. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPrepares the operating room, equipment and supplies for the next patient. Anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure before surgeon scrubs. Maintains and accurately communicates updates for surgeon preference cards within the applicable service line. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and nursing staff by passing instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, performing competently the role of the surgical technologist in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to: orthopedics, gynecology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, CV, spine, neurology, oral/maxillofacial, and minimally invasive procedures. Assists the circulating RN with sponge, instrument, needle, and other surgical counts. Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintains highest standard of sterile technique during pre and post procedures. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, following surgical procedure. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of the room. Assists with implementation and teaching of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice. Problem-solves and manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. Initiates corrective actions and improvement activities towards improving department and hospital quality and safety targets, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintains efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of supplies until confirmation that will be used during surgery. Makes recommendations for cost containment during cases. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIdentifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement for department projects and shared governance activities. May co-chair a unit-based Shared Governance Council. Acts as resource in surgical technology for the department on other hospital committees. Participates in one department or hospital committee or subcommittee and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of the committee or subcommittee. Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and learning towards expertise in competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): No ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* Yes TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency EXPERIENCE Two years as a Surgical Technologist LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequiredBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and Must have a certification (CST from NBSTSA, TS-C from NCCT, or CSA from NCCSA) or meet the grandfather clause (Bill 643): The bill includes an extensive grandfather clause exempting all individuals employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept. 1, 2009. The clarification notes that legislation does not state employed "on" Sept. 1, 2009, but rather "before that date. A surgical technologist who was employed before Sept. 1, 2009, may remain employed as a surgical technologist without meeting the certification requirement. SB1239, Sec 259.002: 30 CEUs shall be completed every two years Company Profile:Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

<body><h3>EMT Paramedic</h3> This full time position works three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00am-7:00pm on a repeating two week matrix schedule (Week 1: works Monday, Tuesday &amp; Wednesday; Week 2: works Thursday, Friday &amp; Saturday) in the MRI Department. At Houston Methodist, this Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic position working in the Imaging Department is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population and their families and performing EKGs and collecting lab specimens under direction of the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position performs patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope. The EMT/Paramedic position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks, conducting hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, reporting observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist Experience standards.
<div>FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION<ul><li> High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) </li><li> Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic, and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with classification of an EMT-Advanced </li></ul> EXPERIENCE<ul><li> Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic </li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required<ul><li> Must have one of the following:•LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure•EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification•EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification and</li><li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute </li></ul> SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations </li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security </li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles </li><li>Demonstrates and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families </li><li>Displays strong time management skills </li><li>Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem solving </li><li>Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate </li><li>Possesses competent computer knowledge. Operates multiple computer systems including electronic health records, e.g., Epic, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, &amp; Excel) to maintain patient information </li><li>Must be able to perform basic EKG interpretation skill </li><li>Applies basic knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act </li></ul> ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Functions as a team member, responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership. Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Problem-solves, assists other techs, manages several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. </li><li> Serves as role model, using critical thinking, in several capacities; mentors new EMTs and ancillary personnel as to unit procedures, role and unit readiness as team leader, in patient decontamination operations. </li><li> Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner. </li><li> Serves as an educational resource for unit competency and validation procedures that are applicable to role. </li><li> Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability. </li></ul> SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Role models patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, comprehensive screenings, care administered, diagnostic measurements, allergies and medication lists, treatments and procedures as determined by skills, training and validation (i.e., vital signs, 12 Lead EKG, phlebotomy, ultrasound-guided I.V. catheter insertion, CPR, splinting, specimen collection, immobilization by backboard, extrication from vehicles) in accordance with established policies and procedures. Repeats vital signs according to policy. </li><li> Observes patients, making hourly rounds to ensure patient needs are met (four P’s), for condition change. Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs </li><li> Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e. bedside shift handoff/report. </li></ul> QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Uses rapid assessment skills to accurately identify patients’ severity of illnesses, deterioration of conditions, and risks for adverse events, and communicates findings to licensed nurse and/or provider. Applies critical thinking skills to recognize abnormal ECGs, vital signs, and mental status to monitor high risk patients out of the department as delegated. </li><li> Manages incoming patient information by receiving pre-arrival notifications from EMS providers per unit protocols. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind. </li><li> Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into PSN to improve processes and identify trends. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections. Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability, collaborating with the interprofessional team. </li></ul> FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the unit. </li><li> Maintains an orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies, equipment, and resource information. Assists in the inventory, monitoring and ordering supplies and medical equipment to maintain par levels. </li></ul> GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development, continually assisting with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with department objectives. </li><li> Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going basis. </li></ul> SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS <ul>WORK ATTIRE<ul><li>Uniform: No </li><li>Scrubs: Yes </li><li>Business professional: No </li><li>Other (department approved): Yes </li></ul> ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.<ul><li>On Call* No </li></ul> TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department**<ul><li>May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No </li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No </li></ul></ul></div>
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION<ul><li> High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) </li>
<li> Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic, and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with classification of an EMT-Advanced </li></ul> EXPERIENCE<ul><li> Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic </li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required<ul><li> Must have one of the following:
•	LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure
•	EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification
•	EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification
 and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute </li></ul> 
Company Profile:Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</body>

EMT ParamedicThis full time position works three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00am-7:00pm on a repeating two week matrix schedule (Week 1: works Monday, Tuesday &amp; Wednesday; Week 2: works Thursday, Friday &amp; Saturday) in the MRI Department.At Houston Methodist, this Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic position working in the Imaging Department is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population and their families and performing EKGs and collecting lab specimens under direction of the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position performs patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope. The EMT/Paramedic position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks, conducting hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, reporting observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist Experience standards. FLSA STATUSNon-exemptQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic, and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with classification of an EMT-Advanced EXPERIENCE Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequired Must have one of the following:•LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure•EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification•EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification andBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andNVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Demonstrates and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families Displays strong time management skills Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem solving Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate Possesses competent computer knowledge. Operates multiple computer systems including electronic health records, e.g., Epic, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, &amp; Excel) to maintain patient information Must be able to perform basic EKG interpretation skill Applies basic knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Functions as a team member, responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership. Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Problem-solves, assists other techs, manages several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. Serves as role model, using critical thinking, in several capacities; mentors new EMTs and ancillary personnel as to unit procedures, role and unit readiness as team leader, in patient decontamination operations. Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner. Serves as an educational resource for unit competency and validation procedures that are applicable to role. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Role models patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, comprehensive screenings, care administered, diagnostic measurements, allergies and medication lists, treatments and procedures as determined by skills, training and validation (i.e., vital signs, 12 Lead EKG, phlebotomy, ultrasound-guided I.V. catheter insertion, CPR, splinting, specimen collection, immobilization by backboard, extrication from vehicles) in accordance with established policies and procedures. Repeats vital signs according to policy. Observes patients, making hourly rounds to ensure patient needs are met (four P’s), for condition change. Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e. bedside shift handoff/report. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses rapid assessment skills to accurately identify patients’ severity of illnesses, deterioration of conditions, and risks for adverse events, and communicates findings to licensed nurse and/or provider. Applies critical thinking skills to recognize abnormal ECGs, vital signs, and mental status to monitor high risk patients out of the department as delegated. Manages incoming patient information by receiving pre-arrival notifications from EMS providers per unit protocols. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind. Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into PSN to improve processes and identify trends. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections. Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability, collaborating with the interprofessional team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the unit. Maintains an orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies, equipment, and resource information. Assists in the inventory, monitoring and ordering supplies and medical equipment to maintain par levels. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development, continually assisting with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with department objectives. Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): Yes ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* No TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic, and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with classification of an EMT-Advanced EXPERIENCE Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequired Must have one of the following: • LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure • EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification • EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute Company Profile:Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

<body><h3>Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I</h3> This full time, day shift position works four, 10-hours shifts per week from 6:45am-5:15pm, plus call. At Houston Methodist, the Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a Technologist who performs cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position assists physicians with interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, atherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation. The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a member of the direct patient care team, actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position requires availability to be on call.
<div>FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION<ul><li> Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below </li></ul> EXPERIENCE<ul><li> None </li><li> One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventional experience highly preferred </li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required<ul><li>ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV and</li><li>CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) and</li><li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association </li></ul> SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments </li><li>Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents </li><li>Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers </li><li>Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving </li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security </li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles </li></ul> ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. </li></ul> SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Performs interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, artherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation; fluoroscopy and cine modalities, as well as recommending various radiological techniques to maximize best visualization of patient’s cardiac anatomy. </li><li> Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as while as the control of radiation throughout procedures. </li><li> Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes. </li><li> Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique. </li></ul> QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies. </li><li> Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into documentation system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. </li><li> Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed. </li></ul> FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. </li><li> Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks. </li></ul> GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Participates in department projects and shared governance activities. </li><li> Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Cath Lab Rad Tech. </li></ul> SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS <ul>WORK ATTIRE<ul><li>Uniform: No </li><li>Scrubs: Yes </li><li>Business professional: No </li><li>Other (department approved): No </li></ul> ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.<ul><li>On Call* Yes </li></ul> TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department**<ul><li>May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes </li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No </li></ul></ul></div>
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION<ul><li> Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below </li></ul> EXPERIENCE<ul><li> None </li>
<li> One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventional experience highly preferred </li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required<ul><li>ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV and</li>
<li>CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association </li></ul> 
Company Profile:Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</body>

Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist IThis full time, day shift position works four, 10-hours shifts per week from 6:45am-5:15pm, plus call.At Houston Methodist, the Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a Technologist who performs cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position assists physicians with interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, atherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation. The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a member of the direct patient care team, actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position requires availability to be on call. FLSA STATUSNon-exemptQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below EXPERIENCE None One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventional experience highly preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequiredARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV andCMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) andBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, artherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation; fluoroscopy and cine modalities, as well as recommending various radiological techniques to maximize best visualization of patient’s cardiac anatomy. Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as while as the control of radiation throughout procedures. Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes. Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies. Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into documentation system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in department projects and shared governance activities. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Cath Lab Rad Tech. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): No ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* Yes TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below EXPERIENCE None One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventional experience highly preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequiredARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV and CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association Company Profile:Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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