DescriptionSummary: The CRNA has the responsibility and accountability for providing advanced nurse practice while administering anesthesia to patients. This Job is responsible for preparing and administering anesthesia agents to surgical and obstetrical patients under a delegating physician. Responsibility and accountability of anesthesia services lies with the Medical Director. The CRNA will perform the following duties: Assess patients peri-operatively, perform patient history and physical, review patient records to determine health status, review results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders as appropriateMake post-op roundsProvide patient and family educationPerform routine procedures including: draw venous/arterial blood, administer general, regional, and local anesthesia, administer injections, place NG tubes, administer local infiltrative anesthesia, placement of central venous lines and Swan Ganz linesProvide regional anesthesia under a delegating physician to include: topical, infiltration, spinal, epidural, intravenous, upper, and lower body blocks, and other peripheral blocksInitiate orders and transcribe orders of collaborating physicianIntravenous catheter placement and administration of fluids, blood and/or blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive and cardiac drugsOther responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, resuscitation techniques, cardiopulmonary bypass technique, auto transfusion, hypotensive and hypertensive care, and hypothermia This job requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The Associate shall support the CHRISTUS Health strategic plan and the Performance Improvement Plan's (PIP) goals and direction. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assesses the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, functional, and high risk needs of the patient. Performs patient history and physical reviews patient record to determine health status. Reviews results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders. Collaborates plan of care with the patient care team. Monitors patient Peri-Operatively. Rounds on patients as requested draw venous/arterial blood. Placement of central venous lines. Placement of Swan Ganz. Performs venipuncture and manages fluids. Inserts nasogastric and orogastric tubes. Ability to manage and initiate mechanical ventilator. Ability to manage and initiate auto transfusion techniques. Provides anesthesia including general, regional, local, and moderate sedation. Consistently monitors patients according to standards. Peri-Operatively provides regional anesthesia. Provides spinal, epidural, and IV regional blocks. Obtains knowledge of and demonstrates compliance with infection control and safety. Practices standard precautions practice appropriate disease specific isolation. Appropriately handles and disposes of unused medications. Keeps work area clean and cares for equipment at completion of case. Takes measures to ensure a safe patient environment. Obtains training prior to initial use of equipment. Assures equipment is working properly. Participates in time-out procedure. Demonstrates the ability to administer medication safely and competently. Understands actions, side effects, contra-indications of drugs. Adheres to medication policies, practices, and standards. Safely administers fluids, blood and blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive drugs, cardiac drugs. Assures the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained. Allows for privacy. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Master of Science in Nursing required Experience 2 - 3 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications APRN License in state of employment requiredCRNA certification from NBCRNA requiredACLS requiredPALS requiredBLS required Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time Recruiter: Dee Dee Fowler deedee. fowler@christushealth. org Call/Text: EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .

DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. This position is specific to the Mother Baby Department. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. • Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. • Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. • Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. • Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. CORE COMPETENCIESStandard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process• Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families• Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members• Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice• Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals• Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)• Performs timely reassessment and documentation• Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient populationStandard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process• Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow• Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process• Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracyStandard III. Unit Operations• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies• Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industryStandard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations• Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes• Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities• Provides evidence-based nursing care• Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry• Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical Policies and Standards• Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures• Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures• Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures• Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniquesHealth Information Documentation• Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation• Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records• Describes the flow of information between various stations or units• Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation• Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy• Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practicesMedical Equipment• Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems• Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment• Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety• Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipmentMedical Order Processing• Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions• Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders• Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting• Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders• Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for eachPatient Chart Reading and Interpretation• Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care• Reviews patients’ charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions• Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff• Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned• Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with othersPatient Safety• Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings• Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings• Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members• Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems• Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others• Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time Meets all requirements identified in this position description. Requirements: Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredPerinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferredAll newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Department-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compactCurrent STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor at time of hire or prior to the end of orientation for experienced nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain course certification thereafter. Current NRP certification at time of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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DescriptionSummary: 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. 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 • Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .

DescriptionSummary: Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Include, but are not limited to: • Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; • Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning; • Delivery of aerosolized drugs; • Ventilator management (i. e.: setup and operation); • Oral hygiene; • Airway retaining device placement and maintenance; • Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices; • Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring; • Chest film analysis; • Bloodgas collection and analysis; • EKG analysis; • Accurate and complete documentation; • Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary; • Participate in CAP and JC surveys. • RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader. • Advanced practice skills may include: • Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; • Pulmonary Function Testing; • Bronchoscopy assist; • Hemodynamic Monitoring; • Waveform analysis; • Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies); • Polysomnography. Requirements: Education/Skills • See licensure and/or certification requirements Experience • 2 – 3 years of experience preferred Licenses,Registrations, or Certifications • RCP License in the state of employment required • BLS required • CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required • ACLS certification required • PALS certification required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .

DescriptionSummary: Performs clinical testing in the general laboratory, in addition to Blood Bank and Microbiology sections, with all duties necessary for accurate and timely results including quality control, performance improvement, proficiency testing, and preventative maintenance of equipment. Recognizes abnormal critical values and follows proper guidelines for notifying medical team members of results. Performs clerical, general, and phlebotomy duties related to daily operations in the laboratory. Provides/dispenses blood products as requested by medical staff. Responsibilities: Customer Service Specimen Collection/Handling/Processing– obtains blood specimens via venipuncture and/or fingerstick, accurately identifies and labels appropriately; answers pneumatic tube system; follows procedures for processing and testing specimens, including operating various centrifuges; obtains other designated patient specimens as listed in procedure manuals. Test Results – recognizes errors or improbable results and takes appropriate action; reports critical values within five (5) minutes of completion to nurse or M. D.; performs tests within established timeframe; performs laboratory testing, if designated, in the following sections: Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, and Microbiology; performs blood bank procedures, including crossmatching, ab id’s, and dispensing of blood products; operates laboratory automated analyzers according to established procedures. Quality Control/Improvement – performs, analyzes, and records QC according to Policy & Procedure following CLIA, CAP, AABB, and JCAHO guidelines; performs and records Performance Improvement indicators and reports results. Maintenance/Lab Management – performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy & procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired reagents. Continuing Education/Development – attends, reads, or listens by tape to material of 10-12 in house educational programs yearly, trains new staff and students in practices. Completes tasks or special projects within the time frame as assigned, or as requested by Supervisors, Manager, or Director. Accreditation – follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards. Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials. Utilizes LIS and HIS computer systems appropriately to perform, charge, and report laboratory results. Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biological Science, or Foreign equivalent.State of Louisiana licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.National recognized certification (such as ASCP, NCA, AMT, or eligible). Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .

DescriptionSummary: Under the general supervision of the OR Manager/Charge Nurse, the Surgical Technologist is responsible to the Director of Surgical Services for providing individualized patient care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods by providing direct assistance to surgeons, nurses, anesthetist, and anesthesiologist. Duties include scrubbing for surgical procedures and other tasks. All tasks are performed in compliance with established policies and procedures. Requirements: A. Education/Skills High School Graduate preferred vs. GED recipient Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) vs. Documentation of graduation from a Surgical Technology school B. Experience 1 year surgical technology experience preferred C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .

DescriptionSummary: Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for coordinating and performing diagnostic medical imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceutical and medical imaging equipment. Professional and departmental protocols are followed to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by Federal, State and Hospital policies. • Documents daily all calibrations and flood films for all Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment, Dose Calibrator accuracy check, Hot Lab area survey, dispensed pharmaceuticals and radioactive source disposal. • Practices safe handling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures at all times. • Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, as prescribed by the Physician, by adhering to established procedures. • Performs periodic quality control tests, documenting according to Hospital policies and procedures. • Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education/Skills • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required Experience • 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting required • 2 years of experience in a clinical Radiology setting is preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • Current State Licensure required • Current BLS (American Heart Association) required • Nuclear Medicine Technologist registration from ARRT or NMTCB required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .

DescriptionSummary: This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed. Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed. Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed. Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures. Utilizes the Laboratory Information System. Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained. Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required). Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols. 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 adapts 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. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health. Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U. S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)OREducation that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology. Experience No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OROne year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U. S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHSIf certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept currentLouisiana requires State LicensureNew Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded) Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .