Careers

STATUS:  Full Time

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Valid Texas Driver License with an acceptable record
• Must have or be able to obtain Food Handler’s License
• Must obtain and maintain BLS
• Experience in the food service industry preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in planning meals and prepares meals according to the pre-planned and written menus three times a day.
• Receives and stores groceries and produce in appropriate location.
• Keeps work area neat, clean, and orderly including, but not limited to preparation areas, cooking surfaces, ovens, serving areas, storage areas, equipment, walls, and floors.
• Is knowledgeable and complies with proper food temperatures for both stored items and while preparing or serving meals.
• Buses tables and counters at the conclusion of each resident or guest meal.
• Understands the importance of special dietary needs of residents or guests and accommodates them accordingly.
• Enjoys working with the elderly.

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Classification:  Exempt

Position Type:  Full-Time 

Reports to:   Chief Nursing Officer  

Department:  Emergency Department (ED)

Summary/Objective:

The Director of Emergency Department’s (ED) primary purpose is to provide direct and indirect provisions of professional nursing care to the patients and accountability for all Team Members functions in the Emergency Department. The Director of Emergency Department will also provide leadership, 24/7 management accountability and assist in promoting evidence-based leadership practices at SCH.  In addition, they will lead initiatives to foster a patient/family centered environment and transform care delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with the medical director, hospital administration and clinicians to assess the need for policies, procedures and protocols relating to the care of trauma patients.
• Monitor trauma care financial reimbursement issues.
• Analyze registry data on the trauma patient population; identify trends for strategic planning and performance improvement.
• Supervise and ensure the accurate collecting, coding, scoring and developing of processes for validation of data entered into the registry.
• Monitor national and statewide trends in trauma care and participate in state and regional trauma care activities.
• Evaluates Team Member performance and makes recommendations for merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary action as applicable.
• Provides fiscal management by developing and recommending department operating budget as instructed and insures compliance. Evaluates and justifies equipment and supply needs. 
• Directs the day-to-day function of the Emergency Department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern these areas.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the hospital’s quality assurance program in the Emergency Department.
• Participates in multiple organizational-wide and community-based committees as necessary and requested. 
• Rounds to ensure that ED Team Members and Trauma Coordinator perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. 
• Reviews complaints and grievances made or filed by Emergency Department Team Members. 
• Facilitates EMS and Nursing education, additionally builds relationships with EMS crews.
• Exhibits flexibility to assist the Emergency Department in times of increased patient load, disaster and/or short staff.

Clinical Education:

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate trauma-related educational programs for nursing staff.
• Monitor physician and nurse compliance with the educational requirements of the trauma program.
• Ensure staff involved in the care of trauma patients meet educational requirements of the trauma program.

Community Outreach:

• Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of an injury prevention program. 
• Direct community trauma education and prevention programs by developing, implementing and evaluating programs for targeted populations in the community related to injury prevention and other topics identified through needs assessment of the community. 

Required Education, Experience, and License:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in Texas. 
• Currently certified in TNCC, ACLS, BLS and ATCN
• 3 years clinical experience in trauma/emergency care.

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SHIFT: PRN

EXPERIENCE: Medical/Hospital Housekeeping Experience preferred

SKILLS/DUTIES:           

• Ability to work well with others
• Must understand and communicate in English
• Routine cleaning all areas
• Prepare for incoming and outgoing patients through proper disinfectant techniques
• Prepares solutions according to procedures
• Ability to use tact and understanding when cleaning patient rooms
• Loads and transports service cart to work area as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital or physician related information
• Must be able to follow OSHA guidelines when using harsh toxic cleaning chemicals
• Must follow written and verbal instructions
• Other duties as assigned

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STATUS:  PRN – All Shift.  Non – Exempt         

EDUCATION:  Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or with equivalent education.  Laboratory generalist, including microbiology preferred.  ASCP, AAB, or equivalent

SKILLS/DUTIES:           

• Properly collect, process and store specimens; evaluate specimen acceptability for testing
• Technical ability to perform all laboratory tests according to CLIA standards, including Blood Bank, Microbiology
• Problem solving ability for procedural and instrument troubleshooting, method evaluation; establish and/or maintenance of quality assurance and safety programs
• Compare test results to pre-established criteria and make decisions regarding the validity of test results
• Demonstrate management and supervisory skills
• Commitment to providing the highest quality of health care demonstrated by upholding Sweeny Community Hospital and the Organization’s Goals.
• Perpetuate quality health care in laboratory by supporting and upholding annual Departmental Metrics

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Classification: Non-Exempt 

Position Type: PRN

Reports to: Director of Physical Therapy 

Department: Physical Therapy   

Summary/Objective: 

Overall responsibility for the business office duties of The Wellness Center. Duties may include typing, filing, patient registration, scanning documents, answering the telephone, scheduling appointments for patients, obtaining prior approval and insurance verification, keeping up with patient orders and signatures as required and faxing/refaxing and follow up phone calls to obtain signatures with physicians. 

Essential Functions:

1. Answer the telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette.
2. Greet and check-in patients and inform therapist of their arrival, and screening/temperature checks as necessary. 
3. Schedule patient’s appointments.
4. Register new patients to include: demographics, photo ID, insurance card or payment information, brief medical history, appropriate signatures on IPad, completion of appropriate standardized test for the physical therapist, and collect physical therapy prescription.
5. Verify insurance benefits prior to patient’s visit and inform them of estimated amount owed.
6. Check charges daily and compare to daily schedule to make sure all charges are submitted/posted.
7. Record the daily total number of visits.
8. Prepare monthly summary sheets for # of treatments, evaluations, and other data as requested.
9. Collect payments, post and take money and receipt to the hospital business office, and fax credit card receipts to front office daily.
10. Inform medical records when evaluations are signed either by telephone or providing a copy.
11. Fax initial evaluations, re-assessments, discharge summaries, and certification letters to physicians and follow up on signature to make sure it is obtained.
12. Keep a log of patients, along with prescription expirations dates, type of insurance, and number of authorized/ prescribed visits.
13. Scan items for patient’s charts.
14. Type any letters or other documents as requested by supervisor.
15. Maintain petty cash box.
16. Maintain and order supplies for The Wellness Center/KNG
17. Order linens for The Wellness Center/KNG
18. Clean hot pack machine.
19. Record temperature for Hot Pack/Cold Pack daily.
20. Deliver and pickup items from Sweeny Community Hospital.
21. Participates in staff development activities and attends and participates in hospital forums/meetings.  
22. Attend and participate in monthly department meetings.
23. Participates in quality improvement by identification of problematic areas and active participation in problem solving process improvement. 

Requirements

Required Experience 

Office experience preferable with knowledge of a variety of computer program applications such as word processing and excel spreadsheets. Must process exceptional customer service skills. Knowledge of insurance billing and coding preferred. Organizational skills a must.

Preferred Education, Experience and License

Experience in health care setting is preferred 

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STATUS: PRN – Non Exempt

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be registered by ARDMS
• Proficiency with various cardiovascular test
• Must have and maintain a current BLS certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform lower and upper arterial and venous exams as ordered.
• Perform carotid arterial exams as ordered.
• Perform Ankle Brachial index exams as ordered.
• Performs Arterial Pressure exams as ordered.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Maintains the highest standards of professional performance for the benefit of the patient, physician and community in accordance with professional standards and Code of Ethics.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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Position Type: PRN

Reports to: Director of Physical Therapy

Department: Physical Therapy

Summary/Objective:

The Physical Therapist is a licensed therapist who directs, evaluates and provides Physical Therapy services to patients in the clinic or hospital as prescribed by the attending physician, The Physical Therapist is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of the full scope of Physical Therapy services, while providing the highest quality healthcare with emphasis on the hospitals vision, mission, and values.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides treatment as ordered by the physician. If a therapist recommends other treatment, calls to get physician approval, and obtains signature of the recommendation in the form of initial evaluation signature or sends MD an order to sign.
2. Evaluates disability, injury, or disease process of each individual patient and their function.
3. Interprets, establishes, plans and implements proper treatment programs in accordance with the physician’s referral. Re-evaluate the program every 10 visits or 30 days (whichever comes first) and makes recommendations to the patient and physician as appropriate (to include continuation of the program or discharge) for submittal.
4. Contact the physician directly for care as needed.
5. Works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health professional team in determining the needs of the patients and in developing their total plan of care.
6. Documents each visit in patients chart.
7. Observes, records and reports in the chart and patient’s reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the patient’s condition, and reports to the physician as necessary.
8. Documents nonattendance in patient’s chart.
9. Input and check patient charges for billing purposes.
10. Instructs, teaches and supervises patients, their families and other health team personnel regarding physical therapy procedures as related to the patient physical therapy programs.
11. Evaluates (as necessary) the home environment and makes appropriate recommendations.
12. Travel to different Physical Therapy clinics that are operated by Sweeny Community Hospital, to include hospital inpatients.
13. Participates in staff development activities and attends and participates in hospital forums/meetings.
14. Attend and participate in monthly department meetings.
15. Participates in scheduled patient case conferences.
16. Participates in quality improvement by identification of problematic areas and active participation in problem solving process improvement.
17. Represents the department in a professional and loyal manner at all times.
18. Respects the right, dignity, privacy and property of others.
19. Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital or physician related information.
20. Uses available time to department advantage and assist where needed; demonstrates ability to be a self-starter.  Willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate department scheduling needs. 

Required Education, Experience and License

Minimum education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.

Must have a current license to practice Physical Therapy from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Current CPR card from American Heart Association

Preferred Education, Experience and License

A minimum or 2 years experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

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Classification:  Non-Exempt

Position Type:  PRN 

Reports to:   Program Manager  

Department:  Counseling Services

 Summary/Objective: The program therapist will demonstrate the ability to meet the minimum requirements for the position to include assessments, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, discharge planning and coordination with referral sources. Program therapist will develop therapy programs to service patients as appropriate in order to provide adequate care to the patient to improve overall functioning and quality of life.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The therapist will perform timely processing of inquiry/referral calls and walk in/scheduled comprehensive clinical assessments including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information to determine eligibility for admission or need for referrals.
• Program therapist will work collaboratively as a treatment team member to assist medical director and other staff through participation in treatment team meetings to communicate all pertinent information in order to ensure consistent and appropriate care to patients.
• The therapist provides professional therapeutic counseling by facilitating individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• The therapist is assigned a caseload of patients to provide assessments, create master treatment plans to be reviewed monthly, maintaining patient attendance to prescribed treatment, following-up to help ensure the safety of all patients, and discharge planning.
• The therapist will maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation on all contacts, sessions, or meetings that are conducted with or on behalf of the patients.
• Program therapist will engage community education and marketing activities to community agencies in order to provide information about our services and inquire about referrals. 

Competencies: 

• Must have effective oral and written communication skills. Must demonstrate strong assessment and interpersonal skills.
• Displays the ability to maintain patient records, confidentiality, and clear understanding of the appropriate boundaries between staff and patients.
• Possesses excellent clinical skills and knowledge of a variety of therapeutic abilities, modalities and evidence based interventions. Exhibits the ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic status.
• Ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with The Joint Commission, State Health Department and all other regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.  

Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, and License:

• Minimum of a Masters’ degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or related field. Professionally licensed by the State of Texas: LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCi, or LMFT.
• At least 6 months’ work experience providing individual, group and/or family therapy, case management and discharge planning in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric facility; familiarity with ethical and legal issues regarding reporting of abuse and neglect.
• Must have or obtain CPR certification

Preferred Education, Experience, and License:

• Prefer at least 2 years of experience working in mental health setting.
• Fully licensed as an LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LCSW preferred with no restrictions placed on the license.

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Classification:  Non-Exempt

Position Type:  Full-time 

Reports to:   Cardiopulmonary Director  

Department:  Cardiopulmonary

 Summary/Objective: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies and procedures, and hospital policy.  The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
2. Administers respiratory therapy treatments, and nebulized medications. Understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
3. Performs Chest Physio-Therapy involving percussion, postural drainage in order to loosen and mobilize secretions in the lungs and to clear the airway.
4. Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and performs the critical care duties associated with the procedure.
5. Monitors patient to ensure adequate ventilation during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
6. Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure. The therapist will also perform blood gas analysis.
7. Performs Pulmonary Function Testing.
8. Follows departmental equipment maintenance, cleaning, sterilization and packaging procedures as necessary.
9. Documents all pertinent data in the patient’s medical record following the completion of any service, and reports the condition of the patient to nurse, physician or relief personnel.
10. Performs EKGs, sends reports to physicians who request them, and files reports with medical records according to department procedures.
11. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in technique and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
12. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
13. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
14. Maintains Department in a clean, neat and orderly condition.
15. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Explains the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to the patient and family. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience and License

• RRT preferred, will accept CRT
• Therapist must have the ability to acquire a working proficiency of various types of therapy and testing.
• Therapist must maintain a current BLS certification and acquire ACLS certification and maintain it within 6 months of hire.

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• RN Licensed with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE), ACLS, TNCC, PALS/ENPC and BLS Required

• Two or more years of nursing
• ER experience needed
• Ability to work in a high stress ER environment
• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department
• Provides care to the pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patient, and documents care given
• Assesses all patients and gives care as indicated
• Notifies Physician and documents orders
• Assists Physicians in patient treatment and procedures
• Accurately administers medications, starts IV’s and monitors IV fluids for correct rate
• Continuously reviews and stays current with meds used in all care units
• Establishes priority of care, quickly identifies what life sustaining measures are indicated and identifies any injuries or problems
• Order supplies to ensure proper amount are on hand at all times
• Restocks supplies when units close
• Assists with developing, reviewing and revising all policies and procedures
• Makes sure all staff are orientated
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients with special consideration of cleanliness, ventilation and lighting
• Respect the rights of patients, including confidentiality, security and privacy

STATUS:  PRN, Non-Exempt

EXPERIENCE:  Preferred- Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.  Preferred- Breast Ultrasound Experience

EDUCATION:  Valid Texas State Radiology Registration.  Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).  Current AHA BLS Certification

SKILLS/DUTIES:     

• Sonographer has the basic understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and medical terminology.
• Cleans and disinfects the ultrasound equipment and probes.
• Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
• Maintains certification and registration as appropriate.
• Explains procedure to patient, assists and transfers patient to table, positions patient for accurate scanning and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Complies with all policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient’s records.
• Coordinates schedule to meet needs of patient’s.

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