Jobs at DHCHD

[Full-time] Certified Med Aide at Human Resources

2011-07-12 14:57:27

Location: Coon Memorial Nursing Home
URL: www.dhchd.org

Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Assess and evaluate residents’ needs for medical, psychosocial and personal care. Administers regularly prescribed medications as authorized or directed by a licensed nurse. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: Graduate of a state approved Medication Aide course.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and follow verbal of written instructions.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Licensed by the Texas Department of Health.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: One year experience in a medical setting preferred.
2. Technical Training: Current CPR

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

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[Full-time] Occupational Therapist at Rehab Visions

2011-03-02 16:03:04

Location: Dalhart Physical Therapy
URL: www.rehabvisions.com

Description:

Rehab Visions, partnering with Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District, has a full-time opportunity available. The position includes in-patient, out-patient, HH and schools. You will have the opportunity to treat a diverse patient population in a state-of-the-art Rehab Clinic and Hospital Campus. We have a highly experienced rehab team, a Rehab Director on-site, and offer a comprehensive benefit package, plus a compensation package to fit your individual needs. New grads and experienced professionals are welcome! Please call 1-900-334-1919 option 1; fax resume to 402-334-6844 or e-mail: recruiting@rehabvisions.com. Visit www.rehabvisions.com. EOE

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[Full-time] Certified Surgical Tech at Human Resources

2011-03-02 15:33:21

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchd.org

Description:

JOB TITLE: Certified Surgical Technologist

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in nursing care activities and institutional services in the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse and according to departmental policies. Performs “scrub” duties and specific institutional nursing services duties appropriate and authorized by the situation. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Knowledge of surgical scrub duties preferred. The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Certification as a Surgical Technologist.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: Operating Room experience preferred.
2. Technical Training: Surgical Technology program.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pulling, and pushing when handling instruments. Must be able to manipulate, position and transfer various size patients in the bed, to and from surgery bed and to and from wheelchair.

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[Full-time] Medical Assistant at Human Resources

2011-03-02 15:29:04

Location: Dalhart Family Medical Clinic
URL: www.dhchd.org

Description:

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Rural Health Clinic

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a physician and/or office nurse, provides nursing care in a clinic environment. Directs patients to exam rooms and prepares appropriate equipment and resources in the provision of clinic services and care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand medical records and procedures and to communicate effectively with patients and other staff.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: CNA, LVN or RN preferred.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: Experience in medical office or clinic setting preferred.
2. Technical Training: CPR certification required.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Some bending, stooping and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 40 pounds.

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[Full-time] Physical Therapist at Human Resources

2010-11-02 12:57:11

Location: Dalhart Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
URL: www.dhchd.org

Description:

ReHabVisions, partnering with DHCHD, has a full-time opportunity available. Position includes inpatient, outpatient, HH and schools. You will have the opportunity to treat a diverse patient population in a state-of-the-art Rehab Clinic.

We have a highly experienced rehab team, a Rehab Director on site, and offer a comprehensive benefit package plus a compensation package to fit your individual needs.

NEW GRADS AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS ARE WELCOME! Please call 1-800-334-1919, option 1; fax resume to 402-334-6844 or e-mail: recruiting@rehabvisions.com. Visit: www.rehabvisions.com EOE

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[Full-time] Unit Clerk/Nurse Aide at Human Resources

2010-03-18 11:04:15

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

JOB TITLE: Unit Clerk/Nurse Aide

DEPARTMENT: Hospital Nursing

JOB SUMMARY: Performs the duties of receptionist and maintains all clerical activities of the nursing unit, including transcription of physician orders, and admission and discharge procedures. Performs under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse and nursing staff members in providing nursing patient care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Legible handwriting and ability to spell, effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: CPR certification preferred.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred. One year experience in medical setting preferred.
2. Technical Training: CPR required. Nursing Assistant course desirable.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require moderate periods of standing and walking, and sitting for extended periods. Lifting up to 50 pounds and some bending, reaching and stooping. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients.

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[Full-time] Physician Assistant (Read Job Description) at Human Resources

2010-02-09 16:10:48

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a physician, performs a variety of advanced clinical duties and provides medical care preventing patient illnesses and disease. Performs physical examinations and identifies patients with physical and emotional illnesses; administers medications as prescribed. Utilizes appropriate equipment and resources and supervises staff in the provision of services and care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Fulfillment of the necessary requirements to secure approval from the TBME for a physician to supervise this specific physician assistant. Good people skills required.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Must be eligible to maintain appropriate required liability insurance. Must have and maintain a valid physician assistant license in the State of Texas.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: One year prior experience in providing medical care preferred.
2. Technical Training: Current CPR certification required.

E. Physical Requirements: Position requires extended periods of standing and walking. Bending stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients whom may suddenly become weak or helpless.

F. Knowledge:
1. Advanced principles, procedures, methods, practices and techniques of medical care and diagnoses.
2. Normal growth patterns of newborns and infants.
3. A variety of contagious and transmittable diseases, how they are contracted and spread, and their proper treatments and immunizations.
4. A variety of possible reactions or side effects to vaccines and immunizations.
5. Procedures and methods of laboratory testing and interpretation.
6. Community agencies and other outside resources available to patients.
7. Medical terminology and the principles and procedures of medical report preparation and record keeping.
8. Universal precautions and infection control practices.
9. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding health care.

G. Abilities:
1. Perform general physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
2. Assess patient’s health status and provide reasonable care.
3. Administer a variety of prescribed medications, vaccines and immunizations.
4. Perform male and female exams.
5. Draw blood from adults and children.
6. Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid.
7. Counsel patients on a variety of health care related issues.
8. Operate standard medical testing equipment.
9. Prepare, perform and interpret laboratory tests.
10. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
11. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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[Full-time] Paramedic at Human Resources

2010-02-09 16:06:10

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services

JOB SUMMARY: Emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured patients. Transfers pertinent information to dispatcher and receiving facility concerning patient condition. Maintains necessary patient records of ambulance services. Maintains vehicles and equipment in optimum condition. Has a working knowledge of vehicles and equipment. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High School diploma or equivalent, Texas Department of Health Paramedic License or certificate, Class C driver’s license (restriction “A” permissible), American Heart BLS, American Heart ACLS, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support*, Basic Trauma Life Support , Pediatric Advanced Life Support. *Not a required certification or course for employment.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills with leadership ability. Familiarity with operation of emergency medical vehicles and equipment. Ability to adhere to hospital, local and state guidelines in delivery of emergency care.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Current Certification by the Texas Department of Health as an Emergency medical Technician-Paramedic. Current driver’s license.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: One year working in an emergency medical pre-hospital environment.
2. Technical Training: Training in a Texas Department of Health certified program at the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Walking while carrying a patient or equipment while traversing broken terrain, which may include hills, valleys, stairs, fields, or stationary objects with limited assistance. Bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of patient with the use of equipment. Performs duties in all types of inclement weather. Some circumstances require ability to withstand heights, prolonged distances of travel, stress, and hostile environment.

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[Weekend Relief] LVN/LPN at Human Resources

2010-02-09 16:03:04

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

Weekend relief LVNs needed in hospital setting. Flat fee for 2 12 hour shifts (7p Friday through 7 p Sunday). Fees discussed in person at interview. Fax completed application to 806-244-7519.

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[PRN] LVN/LPN at Human Resources

2010-02-09 16:01:09

Location: Hospital/Nursing Home
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

PRN (as needed) LVNs in hospital or nursing home setting. Flat base wage applies; will be discussed in person at interview. Fax completed application to 806-244-7519.

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