Patient Navigator (RN) Surgical Oncology / Per Diem

Description Please enter info here Requirements EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Oncology Patient Navigator Certification (or obtained within 2 years) SKILLS: Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical and cancer terminology Demonstrate familiarity with and know-how to access and reference evidence-based information regarding cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship Demonstrate basic knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and supportive care options, including risks and benefits of clinical trials and integrative therapies Identify potential physical, psychological, social, and spiritual impacts of cancer and its treatment Demonstrate general understanding of healthcare payment structure, financing, and where to refer patients for answers regarding insurance coverage and financial assistance Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals Employ active listening and remain solutions-oriented in interactions with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team Demonstrate empathy, integrity, honesty, and compassion in difficult conversations licensed and non-licensed professionals and act within professional boundaries Demonstrate basic understanding of cancer, healthcare systems, and how patients access care and services across the cancer continuum to support and assist patients Ability to coordinate various functions and activities for maximum cooperation and integration of services providers and persons receiving care within a clinic for continuum of care services Ability to understand and implement sensitivity and culture of care measures appropriate to a diverse population Ability to work with various levels of the CHRISTUS organization including clinical, financial, administrative and medical staff. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health care setting and related experience with quality, care coordination and oncology preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Manager, Cancer Center ENVIRONMENT: - Blood borne pathogens - A Well-lighted office area. Occasional exposure to activities and infectious diseases in patient care areas. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move around settings of care. Requires close work, good vision, dexterity to write as well as to use computer keyboard. Ability to handle stressful situations.

Certified Surgical Technologist - General Surgery ($5K Relocation)

Description This position qualifies for $5K Relo if applicable CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Summary: Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure. Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician. Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR. Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible. Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. Cooperates in team planning and execution. Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations. Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures. Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility. 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 adapt 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent is required Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required Work Schedule: MIDS - 12 HOURS Work Type: Full Time

Certified Surgical Technologist - General Surgery ($5K Relocation)

Description This position qualifies for $5K Relo if applicable CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest andforemostacute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center inthe CoastalBend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Summary: Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure. Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician. Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR. Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible. Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. Cooperates in team planning and execution. Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations. Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures. Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility. 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 adapt 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent is required Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time

Clinical Supervisor (RN) PCU / Full-Time

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical and service excellence. Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months. Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department. BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association. SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department. EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Nursing Leadership ENVIRONMENT: -Bloodborne pathogen: B Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I-Cardiology Cath-Full Time

Description Summary: The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition. This role ensures the accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, while also maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards. The Technologist I actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, serving as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually developing proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Promotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church. Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process. Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies. Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures. Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures. Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times. Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems. Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures. Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type. Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc. Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition. Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified. Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure. Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion. Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate. Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management. Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used. Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician. Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards. Supports department and organization’s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service. Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code. Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose. Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status. Promotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required Bachelor's degree preferred Experience 0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently at Pediatric facilities One of the following certifications is preferred (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria) : Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI Radiography (R) by ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS State Licensure required based on modality Texas: MRT or LMRT by TMB Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE New Mexico: RRT or FUS by MIRTP NMED 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

Coordinator Scheduling Operating Room - Specialty Neurosurgery

Description Summary: Coordinator Scheduling Operating Room facilitates a welcome and easy access to the facility and is responsible for establishing an encounter for any patient who meets the guidelines for hospital service. The Coordinator ensures that all data entry is accurate, including demographic and financial information for each account. The Coordinator is responsible for the successful financial outcome of all patient services. The Coordinator communicates directly with patients and families, physicians, and nurses. This Job requires professional appearance, behavior, and good communication skills, along with dependability, flexibility, and teamwork. This advanced-level position is designed to promote the demonstrated knowledge and competency of the Coordinator Scheduling Operating Room to demonstrate the ability to use good judgment in making independent decisions to resolve customer issues in all routine operations. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. SCHEDULING Obtains and accurately inputs all required data elements for scheduling and registration, including patient demographics, financial information, guarantor information, and relevant notes associated with the encounter. Data fields include but are not limited to: address, employment, insurance info, nearest relative, guarantor, insurance plan, admitting diagnosis, working diagnosis, and physician information. Prioritizes and completes scheduling in a consistent, courteous, professional, accurate, and timely manner. Review the schedule to ensure accuracy. Ensures each patient is assigned only one medical record number. Select the appropriate patient type based on the department and services required. Documents in account notes. Ensures orders are received and are consistent with tests/procedures. Confirms schedule with each physician daily; confirms a null schedule. CUSTOMER FOCUS Effectively meets customer needs, builds productive customer relationships, and takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Greets patients courteously and professionally. Calls patients by name. Ask patients if they may have special needs. Represents the Surgery department in a professional, courteous manner at ALL times. Works with other departments to resolve Scheduling issues in a timely and professional manner. ERRORS Makes minimal errors in performing scheduling/insurance verification See Error Policy and Procedure for target error rate percentage. Utilizes education information to reduce error rates. Requests additional education information when necessary. Demonstrates ability to select correct insurance plans. EDUCATION Provides focused education for staff as needed. Coordinate new hire training (if needed) Assure Healthstream education is completed timely. Attends the majority of Direct Connects OTHER Required to assist the hospital in the event of an internal or external disaster. Supports the flexible needs of the department to accommodate patient volume in all areas of the hospital. This may require assignment to another area of the department, and shift change. Supports the department in achieving established performance targets. Completes required training as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred with emphasis in Health/business-related field. Experience 6 months of scheduling experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications None required. Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time

Surgical First Assistant - General Surgery - PRN

Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center. Summary: As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. The surgical assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative dillies and procedures at all times. The surgical assistant facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's preference, patient's anatomical and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed. A preoperative introduction visit may be done to assess the surgical site to better aid in positioning. Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient to include but not limited to: Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application, placement of intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application, and other procedures as needed. The surgical assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual, and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. The surgical assistant applies any other specific dressing material such as splints or casts. Assesses skin integrity, assists in transfer of the patient, and follows the patient to recovery if needed or directed by surgeon. The surgical assistant who has appropriate training also performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but not limited to: vein and graft harvesting, and graft and implant preparation. The surgical assistant performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent is required Graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of Nursing, or Graduate of School of Surgical technology required Experience 2 years of Surgical Tech experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant required ACLS preferred Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

MA NnCrt S OB GYN CTC Tex OB Gyn 5002 CC Rd A

Description Summary: Assists in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Also, responsible for answering phones, making appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations for tests/surgeries, and medical record preparation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Obtains patients’ records as pertinent to the visit. Performs intake to include but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and completed patient history information Performs POCT Procedures as trained and instructed. Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, and instrumentation, disposes of contaminated and disposable items per clinic, Infection Control, and OSHA. Orders medical supplies per clinical standards. Documents all incidents according to hospital policies and procedures. Ensures all patient information is scanned appropriately and the medical record is complete and accurate with all reports (signed by physician), prior to patient visit. 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. Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times. Maintains HIPAA Compliance Standards at all times. Transports patients as needed to other areas in the hospital. Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and making phone calls. Travels to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience 1 year of medical office experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

Clinical Nurse Pain Procedures Per Diem

Description Please enter info here Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of an NLN accredited school of professional nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. SKILLS: Ability to relate and work effectively with others Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards. Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement. Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them. EXPERIENCE: Previous PACU, ambulatory care, critical care or general nursing experience is preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Manager, Surgical Services ENVIRONMENT: -Bloodborne pathogen: C Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team. Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily surgical schedule.