Qureos Mentor

Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Transporter position is responsible for transporting acute, intensive and critical care patients in a timely manner by wheelchair, transcart, stretcher or bed. This position supports the interprofessional team in delivering high quality patient care during transit. The Transporter position moves inpatients and outpatients to diagnostic testing and therapeutic areas, clinics, physician's offices, admissions and discharges throughout the complex. This position will assist with preventing patient falls by retrieving the Hover Mat/Jack, lifting and moving the patient to a stretcher and transporting the patient back to his/her room. The Transporter position must be able to communicate appropriately and work closely with nursing staff and co-workers. This position delivers patient room furnishings such as bed extensions, sleep chairs, and transports empty beds, as requested, as a backup duty when others are not available. 
 
5-8-hours shifts Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
<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.) preferred
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
One year of customer service, patient transportation or nursing aid experience preferred
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 90 days
</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE 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 working knowledge of stretchers, wheelchairs, mobility of IV pump or IVs and beds as they relate to safety measures
</li>Demonstrates a working knowledge of isolation, infection control and safety procedures. Practices universal precautions at all times when assisting patients 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Communicates to both Nursing, Imaging and other departments as to any delays. Participates as a team player with nursing, ancillary staff and coworkers for moving the patient to tests, treatments and procedures. Documents assignments completely per department protocol.
</li><li>Interacts positively and effectively with patients and guests, as well as internal customers. Promotes a positive image of the department and Hospital through verbal and non-verbal communication with all persons and complies with personal appearance guidelines. Uses appropriate communication device to limit conversations to ensure HIPPA compliance.
</li><li>Trains and orients new transporters. Makes appropriate customer service decisions with problem-solving, setting/communicating trip delays, canceling and recalling assignments. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Communicates to nursing department to notify staff of patient transport which includes reviewing patient passport for completeness and understanding for clarification of handoff, checks patient identification using two-step verification, prepares patient for transport identifying IV bags, Foley catheters, or infusion pumps, etc., needing special handling.
</li><li>Maintains adequate supply of transport equipment in lobbies and equipment rooms, as appropriate. Clears equipment left on floors, in hallways and unauthorized areas by moving them to designated equipment storage areas or reporting the equipment to the dispatcher, as appropriate.
</li><li>Properly disposes of soiled linen on department and/or nursing unit and removes other items left on equipment such as urinals, bedpans, emesis basins, etc. Removes some equipment no longer needed for the patient care from the transport equipment and places it in the soiled utility room, as appropriate.
</li><li>Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction/experience on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability and providing timely transports.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Disinfects equipment before and after each use, allowing sufficient time for the disinfectant to dry thoroughly.
</li><li>Transports and stores oxygen tanks in approved holders. In collaboration with clinical staff as appropriate, ensures that oxygen cylinders selected are appropriate for use to reflect the current airflow status. Completes patient handoff when returning to department.
</li><li>Operates all transport equipment in a safe manner. Tags equipment needing extensive repairs, takes damaged equipment out of service and delivers appropriately for repair.
</li><li>Reports any potential harm or conflicting information to management for input in Patient Safety Net (PSN). Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections. Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Meets labor productivity standards by effectively managing established daily responsibilities and assignments.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement hospital projects and activities. Assumes responsibility for self-growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education, completing and updating My Development plan on an on-going basis 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* Yes
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></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.) preferred
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
One year of customer service, patient transportation or nursing aid experience preferred
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 90 days 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Patient Transporter

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist West Hospital
 
 
 We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role!  We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am &ndash; 7pm, night shift 7pm &ndash; 7am].  By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. If you&rsquo;re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The PCA position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
 
 
 
 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>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Must complete one of the following:
 </li>
 <li>
 PCA externship
 </li>
 <li>
 PCA internal internship
 </li>
 <li>
 Six months of direct patient care experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic 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, 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>
 Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
 </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>
 Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 WORK ATTIRE
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): Yes
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) – Multiple Openings

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
 
 
 We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role!  We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am &ndash; 7pm, night shift 7pm &ndash; 7am].  By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability.  Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including [PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, PCA Specialist]. If you&rsquo;re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The PCA position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
 
 
 
 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>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Must complete one of the following:
 </li>
 <li>
 PCA externship
 </li>
 <li>
 PCA internal internship
 </li>
 <li>
 Six months of direct patient care experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic 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, 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>
 Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
 </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>
 Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 WORK ATTIRE
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): Yes
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Anesthesia Technician (AT) position provides support to the anesthesia providers and other members of the interprofessional health care team and is directly involved in patient care before, during and after procedures. This position assists with anesthesia-related procedures, troubleshooting of anesthesia-related equipment, and set up, operation, and initiation of patient monitoring in all anesthetizing locations e.g., OR, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, etc., as well as, in preoperative units, post-anesthesia care units, and intensive care units, as deemed necessary or as assigned. The AT position is familiar with all anesthetizing locations, anesthesia supplies, and anesthesia and other related equipment ensuring that assigned locations and items are ready, available, and in good working conditions at all times.
 
 
 
 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>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists &amp; Technicians (ASATT)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </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>
 Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components and actively participating in problem-solving with minimal supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contributes to a positive work environment and to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and date in a comprehensive manner.
 </li>
 <li>
 Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and participates in problem resolution. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear, and professional.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Performs anesthesia support activities in all monitoring and anesthesia locations including but not limited to operating rooms, catheterization laboratories, intensive care units, and other patient care areas where anesthesia is performed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs complete operating/procedure room patient monitoring and anesthesia equipment set up.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sets up, calibrates as necessary, and checks the performance of all monitoring and anesthesia equipment before connecting to the patient.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cleans and disinfects equipment and work areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizes the work flow, problem-solves and manages ongoing priorities, with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reports &ldquo;near misses&rdquo; and inputs error promptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensures that anesthetizing areas and anesthesia services work stations are put back together, organized properly, and ready for use as soon as possible after each case, including but not limited to, keeping monitor cables stored neatly, ensuring that anesthesia gases are turned off, unused supplies are restocked properly, and equipment are put back in designated places.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Participates in committees and task forces as assigned and action items are appropriately performed. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technician/Technologist. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 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*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* Yes
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Anesthesia Tech

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Medical Assistant Certified (MA) position is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical or administrative leadership. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. The MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care.
<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></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic/outpatient setting or one year in the Novice-II position
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT
</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)
</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>Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
</li><li>Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
</li><li>Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
</li><li>Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
</li><li>Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
</li>Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
</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. Takes messages via telephone/email to forward to the provider/registered nurse.
</li><li>Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.
</li><li>Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents, in patient&rsquo;s electronic medical record (EMR), care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
</li><li>Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
</li><li>Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies.
</li><li>Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician or nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Sterilizes instruments and equipment under the supervision of Sr. Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse.
</li><li>Contributes to identification of improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional team.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Responsible for stocking exam rooms and taking inventory.
</li><li>Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and professional development activities.
</li><li>Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel.
</li>Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an on-going basis. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: Yes
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): No
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></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></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic/outpatient setting or one year in the Novice-II position
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT
</li></ul>Preferred
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA) 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s overall strategy to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Certified Medical Assistant- GI/Hepatology (The Woodlands)

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Anesthesia Technician (AT) position provides support to the anesthesia providers and other members of the interprofessional health care team and is directly involved in patient care before, during and after procedures. This position assists with anesthesia-related procedures, troubleshooting of anesthesia-related equipment, and set up, operation, and initiation of patient monitoring in all anesthetizing locations e.g., OR, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, etc., as well as, in preoperative units, post-anesthesia care units, and intensive care units, as deemed necessary or as assigned. The AT position is familiar with all anesthetizing locations, anesthesia supplies, and anesthesia and other related equipment ensuring that assigned locations and items are ready, available, and in good working conditions at all times.
 
 
 
 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>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists &amp; Technicians (ASATT)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </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>
 Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components and actively participating in problem-solving with minimal supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contributes to a positive work environment and to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and date in a comprehensive manner.
 </li>
 <li>
 Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and participates in problem resolution. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear, and professional.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Performs anesthesia support activities in all monitoring and anesthesia locations including but not limited to operating rooms, catheterization laboratories, intensive care units, and other patient care areas where anesthesia is performed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs complete operating/procedure room patient monitoring and anesthesia equipment set up.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sets up, calibrates as necessary, and checks the performance of all monitoring and anesthesia equipment before connecting to the patient.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cleans and disinfects equipment and work areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizes the work flow, problem-solves and manages ongoing priorities, with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reports &ldquo;near misses&rdquo; and inputs error promptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensures that anesthetizing areas and anesthesia services work stations are put back together, organized properly, and ready for use as soon as possible after each case, including but not limited to, keeping monitor cables stored neatly, ensuring that anesthesia gases are turned off, unused supplies are restocked properly, and equipment are put back in designated places.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Participates in committees and task forces as assigned and action items are appropriately performed. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technician/Technologist. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 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*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* Yes
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Anesthesia Technician

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
 
 
 We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role!  We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am &ndash; 7pm, night shift 7pm &ndash; 7am].  By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability.  Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, PCA Specialist. If you&rsquo;re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The PCA position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
 
 
 
 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>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Must complete one of the following:
 </li>
 <li>
 PCA externship
 </li>
 <li>
 PCA internal internship
 </li>
 <li>
 Six months of direct patient care experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic 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, 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>
 Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
 </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>
 Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 WORK ATTIRE
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): Yes
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings

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