71 Healthcare jobs in Galveston

Neurodiagnostic Tech II - Epilepsy Monitoring FT (Nights)(Mon - Thurs 9p- 7a)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Allied Health
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**JOB DESCRIPTION:**
To provide advanced technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following Electroneurodiagnostic procedures: electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV). Serves as preceptor and mentor for Neurodiagnostic Technologist I.
**REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:**
Associates degree from a Commission on Accrediditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) or related program or equivalent. Three (3) years experience performing procedures in area of competence. Credentialed through a UTMB approved agency in R. EEG T., CNIM, R.NCS.T., R. EP.T., or CLTM. Current BLS certification.
**Department Marketing Statement:**
UTMB EMU is growing and looking for a team of excited, driven individuals to join us! The epilepsy program here at UTMB includes Phase I EMU, Phase II sEEG, ECOG, Wada, Ictal Spect, ICU LTM and will continue to offer the latest and most innovative testing in the field of epilepsy. UTMB EMU is currently level 3 and in the process of advancing to level 4 in the near future. We have routine epilepsy surgery conferences for in-depth learning. If you are willing and eager to learn more advanced testing in EEG, our senior staff members are here to train. Our team encourages education and promotes registration through ASET membership and classes as well as on the job training. You can be a part of the exciting research being conducted in the department too. So if you are looking to expand your knowledge of EEG or maintain a level of expertise, UTMB welcomes you to the team!
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
+ Establishes lab protocols according to American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Guidelines.
+ Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members.
+ Performs Electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
+ Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
+ Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
+ Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study. Recognize normal and abnormalvariants in study recording and acts accordingly.
+ Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.
+ Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
+ Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
+ Completes the "Technician Impression" sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
+ Edits and archives EEG and video data of patients' Video/EEG monitoring.
+ Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
+ Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
+ Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
+ Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
+ Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
+ Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
+ Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment. Notifies the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and/or on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.
+ Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
**Salary:**
Salary commensurate with experience
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Quality & Patient Safety Spec - Quality Management (Galveston and Ambulatory)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Patient Care
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field.
+ Minimum of three years of clinical-related experience.
**PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:**
+ Master's Degree in Nursing, Administration or Business.
+ One year of patient safety/risk management experience.
+ Specialty certification in quality or process improvement.
**JOB SUMMARY:**
Provide quality and patient safety consulting, analysis and improvement facilitation for staff and leaders throughout the Hospital. Develop, implement, and improve programs to establish and maintain Quality and Patient Safety standards of care provided to patients. Research, collect and analyze internal and external data for decision making. Serve as a subject matter expert regarding quality and patient safety initiatives and significant event management. Ensure that goals are in alignment with the Health System's Patient Safety and Performance Improvement plan, strategic priorities and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
+ In collaboration with clinical staff and leadership, participates in the monitoring, reporting, and improvement activities related to clinical guidelines, healthcare quality/patient safety initiatives, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
+ Utilizes systematic, data-driven method(s) to develop, monitor, evaluate, and improve initiatives, programs, and services to improve clinical and operational performance.
+ Researches and identifies evidence-based process improvements and helps to set standards and define best practices for assigned departments and projects.
+ Actively participates in committees related to risk management, patient safety, and quality improvement, as assigned and warranted.
+ Uses data to assist departments in making process changes by facilitating proactive and reactive process improvement and patient safety activities regarding planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of process changes.
+ Facilitates continuous process improvement teams using the Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) or Focus Analyze Develop and Execute (FADE) methodology.
+ Facilitates proactive and reactive patient safety activities, including Root Cause Analyses (RCA), Critical Incident Reviews (CIR), and Failure Mode Effects Analyses (FMEA).
+ Monitors, collects, evaluates, and maintains data concerning risk and patient safety issues, including occurrence reporting through UTMB's designated reporting system.
+ Frequent and ongoing rounding of assigned areas to evaluate the effectiveness of the quality and patient safety program and identify areas of opportunity for performance improvement.
+ Provides formal and informal education on patient safety programs, initiatives, and incident reporting systems.
+ Assists with maintaining the transparency and dissemination of Health System metrics and benchmarks.
+ Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing developmental needs that contribute to enhancing patient care.
**Salary:**
$71,692 - $93,200; Salary commensurate with experience
**Location:**
League City and Ambulatory
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Clinical Educator II - TDCJ Infirmary
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Nursing & Care Management
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ RN with Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
+ Five years of clinical experience.
+ Certification in clinical specialty required. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
**Job Summary:**
The Clinical Educator II is responsible for the assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of professional development activities, which are evidence based and meet the educational needs of administration, staff, and patients of the health system and/or the assigned service in achieving the goals of the institution. Utilizes available emerging technology to meet the needs of the adult learner in a variety of roles, responsibilities, work time and settings.
**Salary Range:**
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
**Work Schedule:**
Full-time.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - NICU - CLC (Nights)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Patient Care
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs:
Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR
Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR
Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR
Completion of EMT program OR
Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR
Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR
Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire OR
Is enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent.
**Required:** BLS
**Job Summary:**
To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned area
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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RN Patient Transfer Coordinator- Patient Placement Center (11p-7A)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Nursing & Care Management
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Associate's degree in Nursing
+ Three (3) years of inpatient experience in a hospital environment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Scope/Function:** The Patient Transfer Coordinator Nurse facilitates patient throughput between all UTMB campuses and non UTMB hospitals ensuring appropriate bed placement and MD to MD recorded conference while adhering to EMTALA regulations and hospital guidelines.
**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required:**
+ Valid State of Texas Professional Nursing (RN) License
+ BLS
**Shift:** 11P - 7A (rotating weekends)
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - Med/Surg - CLC (Nights)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Patient Care
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs:
+ Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR
+ Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR
+ Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR
+ Completion of EMT program OR
+ Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR
+ Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR
+ Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire OR
+ Is enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent.
**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:**
**Required:**
+ Basic Life Support (BLS).
**JOB DESCRIPTION:**
To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
+ Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
+ Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
+ Acquires 12 lead EKG.
+ Performs and reports POCT.
+ Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
+ Provides for patients' personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care.
+ Assists with feeding.
+ Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility.
+ Assists with patient safety related to age and condition.
+ Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions.
+ Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.
+ Cares for the patient from a correctional environment.
+ Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
+ Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
+ Documents as appropriate.
+ Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
+ Assists with patient requests for other hospital services
**Marginal or Periodic Functions:**
+ Video monitoring duties as assigned.
+ Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
+ Performs related duties as required.
**SALARY RANGE:**
Salary commensurate with experience.
**WORK SCHEDULE:**
Full-Time Night Shift
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care Services (36 hours per week) (Galveston)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Allied Health
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy, or completion of the associate degree equivalency, and successful passage of the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam.
**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required:**
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Must maintain credentials with the NBRC as well as licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Current BLS and ACLS.
**JOB DESCRIPTION:**
Provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and individualizing care to meet unique patient needs.
**Marketing Statement:**
UTMB Health is looking for passionateRespiratory Therapistto help lead our thriving and rapidly growing **Respiratory/Pulmonary** Program.
Now offering new Increased rates, shift differential, weekend differential, and advancement opportunities.
**Preferred:**
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
**Salary:**
$29.92 - $6.55; Salary commensurate with experience
**Shift diff**
Evening: 2.70
Night: 3.50
Weekend .90
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
#UTMB
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RN Patient Transfer Coordinator - Galveston Patient Placement Center 3p -11p(rotating weekends)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Nursing & Care Management
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Associate's degree in Nursing
+ Three (3) years of inpatient experience in a hospital environment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Scope/Function:** The Patient Transfer Coordinator Nurse facilitates patient throughput between all UTMB campuses and non UTMB hospitals ensuring appropriate bed placement and MD to MD recorded conference while adhering to EMTALA regulations and hospital guidelines.
**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required:**
+ Valid State of Texas Professional Nursing (RN) License
+ BLS
**Shift:** 3 PM - 11 PM (rotating weekends)
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Radiologic Technologist I or II - Diagnostic Radiology, Adult (up to 19 hrs/week)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
Allied Health
UTMB Health
Requisition #
**_This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate._**
**RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST I**
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Associates of Applied Science
+ Graduate of an accredited radiography program
+ 0+ years of experience
**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required:**
+ American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R)
+ Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
+ American Heart Association BLS
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
The Radiologic Technologist I position works independently to complete a variety of routine, diagnostic radiology procedures to include common and special fluoroscopic exams of routine to moderate complexity. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures. This Radiologic Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to diagnostic radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
+ Promotes a positive work environment.
+ Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
+ Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
+ Proactive in responding to patient needs.
+ Optimizes protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, collimation, physiology, procedure preparation, technical factors and appropriate use of lead markers.
+ Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
+ Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures to include common, special and fluoroscopy diagnostic exams of moderate complexity.
+ Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
+ Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
+ Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
+ Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
+ Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
+ Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
+ Performs imaging equipment quality control (QC) at required intervals to ensure all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.
+ Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
+ Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
+ Participates in department projects or shared governance activities.
+ Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.
**WORK SCHEDULE:**
Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. Variable schedule.
**RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST II**
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Associates of Applied Science
+ Graduate of an accredited radiography program
+ 3+ years of experience
**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required:**
+ American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R)
+ Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
The Radiologic Technologist II position is an experienced technologist and unit educator, competent in a variety of routine to complex diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of diagnostic radiology exams. The Radiologic Technologist II position serves as a mentor and trainer for Radiologic Technologists I and preceptor for clinical students. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures. The Radiologic Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic radiology and fluoroscopic procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to diagnostic radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
+ Promotes a positive work environment.
+ Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
+ Guides and mentors Radiology Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities.
+ Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
+ Proactive in responding to patient
+ Optimizes protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, collimation, physiology, procedure preparation, technical factors and appropriate use of lead markers.
+ Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
+ Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures to include common and special diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams of complex nature.
+ Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
+ Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
+ Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures.
+ Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.
+ Identifies LEAN opportunities and WASTE, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
+ Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
+ Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate.
+ Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use.
+ Assists with implementation and education of department based, safety initiatives and standards of practice.
+ Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
+ Leads departmental special projects, initiatives and/or shared governance activities.
+ Seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development.
+ Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment.
**WORK SCHEDULE:**
Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. Variable schedule.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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