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TCMH believes in creating a supportive work environment at all our locations. Consider joining the healing force at TCMH by reviewing the current job listings below.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any characteristic protected by law.
Clinic Receptionist
Medical Office Complex
Full-Time
Job Posting
Clinic Receptionist
Medical Office Complex
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Coordinator, the Receptionist is responsible for performing the reception and secretarial duties of the clinic while functioning as the primary/focal communication source. Performs under hospital and clinic policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors which exemplify professional conduct and teamwork.
Fluctuating clinic activities necessitate flexibility. Must be highly motivated to complete assigned duties within prescribed time limits. Exercise extreme tact when dealing with patients, employees, hospital departments, physicians, and the public. Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patient rights as evidenced in professional attitude (i.e., privacy, confidentiality, and empathy). Must promote professional, positive, and cooperative demeanor. Performs receptionist duties, to include, but not limited to answering telephone calls, screening telephone calls, processing and/or relaying of messages, assisting clinic visitors, and directing them to the appropriate personnel. Responsible for patient check-in and check-out functions. These include new chart preparation, photocopying insurance cards/crucial documents, scheduling appointments for clinic patients, completing new patient registration forms, printing daily encounter forms, totaling patient charges upon check-out, collecting appropriate payment. Scheduling functions include notifying nursing of additions/cancellations to the provider’s schedule, rescheduling of patients if the physician is unavailable or detained, pulling medical charts/records for the next day’s appointments. Additional daily tasks: ensure that all correspondence is signed, copied, addressed, and mailed or faxed, keeping log of daily patient information, filing of charts, filing of correspondence in patient charts, maintaining an inventory of office supplies. End of day duties: batch encounter forms and receipts, prepare appropriate corresponding paperwork/documentation, lock, and secure office. Knows the policies and procedures relating to fire, safety, disaster, and infection control as they apply to hospital, as well as clinic practice. Attend in-services of these as required. Performs other duties/projects as assigned by authorized personnel.
Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Experience / Skills: At least one year of experience in clerical, receptionist and/or medical office preferred. General office procedures: filing, typing, and basic computer skills required. Knowledge of standard office machinery.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Not applicable.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (maybe met with or without reasonable accommodation): Effective and appropriate communications skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Minimal physical discomfort. Frequent distractions and interruptions. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons. Ability to perform duties under stress required.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Certified Nurse Aide
Med-Surg
PRN; Day Shift
Job Posting
Certified Nurse Aide
Med-Surg
PRN; Day Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse, the Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients. Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and the Licensed Practical Nurse. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Ensures patient confidentiality. As well as being accountable for observing telemetry monitors and recognizing changes and alerting nursing staff promptly.
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience / Skills: 1 year prior experience as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, recognized by the Division of Aging in the State of Missouri, required for Skilled and Acute Nursing. Active and in good standing. BLS certification.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Works with potentially biohazardous material. Minimal physical discomfort. Ability to function under stress required.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Maintenance Tech
Plant Operations
Full-Time; Day Shift
Job Posting
Maintenance Tech
Plant Operations
Full-Time; Day Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Plant Operations and the Manager of Plant Operations, the General Maintenance Mechanic performs general-medium skill level preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of equipment, systems, and facilities. May include grounds work, light plumbing and mechanical repair. Will perform and complete daily projects and duty assignments. Work will be performed in compliance with all codes and regulatory agency standards and specifications. Assist with security of facility as needed or as directed.
The Maintenance Tech will notify the Director of Plant Operations and Manager of Plant Operations of problems or issues related to equipment and/or system failures, facility damage, needed repairs, non-compliance of codes and regulatory agencies, safety, or situations that are life threatening or that could compromise the welfare of the hospital, patients, visitors and staff.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, technical school/building maintenance.
Experience / Skills: Two years experience preferred. HVAC experience preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Refrigeration
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, perform math skills and calculations related to position, Good communication skills, general knowledge of construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and other phases of engineering. Basic computer skills. Ability to lift 10-75 lbs., good eye sight and a steady hand, perform under stress, operate power tools, testing equipment and machinery. Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, climbing ladders, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employee(s)/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: May experience long periods of standing and walking. May encounter patients. Will encounter unpleasant conditions and exposure to heat, cold, noise, dirt, inclement weather, chemicals and gases, water, fumes, overhead pipes, infectious disease or waste.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Phlebotomist
Laboratory
PRN
Job Posting
Phlebotomist
Laboratory
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Lab Assistant receives physician’s requests and collects blood specimens from adult, pediatric and newborn patients by venipuncture and skin puncture. The Lab Assistant performs general office duties and general laboratory cleaning, collects drug screens for employers and may perform other tasks as assigned.
Education: High School education or equivalent.
Experience / Skills: Equivalent of one-year full-time phlebotomy experience preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: None required. PBT preferred.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Close mental and visual attention required for sustained periods of time. Frequently works under stressful conditions due to time constraints and critical condition of some patients. Frequent standing and walking required along with sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Constant exposure to infectious material. Works in air-conditioned environment with moderate noise level. May be required to work any time of day.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Respiratory Therapist
Cardiopulmonary
PRN
Job Posting
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cardiopulmonary
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director, the RRT renders respiratory care and diagnostic procedures to patients as directed by the medical staff. Practice under the Missouri Respiratory Care Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to patients assigned to him \ her while on duty with an understanding of age-specific development needs of those patients. Demonstrates behavior, which exemplifies professional conduct and teamwork.
The practice of Respiratory Care may include but not limited to; The administration of pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care and prescribed by a licensed physician. Observing, examining, monitoring, assessment and evaluation of signs, symptoms and general physical responses to respiratory care procedures. Initiation of emergency procedures as outlined in hospital policy and within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist. Initiation, monitoring, modification of ventilatory controls, and discontinuance or withdrawal on continues mechanical ventilation. Point of care testing. Specific diagnostic and testing techniques related to pulmonary disease within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist. Other clinical or clerical duties that are performed within the Cardiopulmonary Department for which the therapist has special training. Each therapist will be required to be cross-trained in at least one of these other skills.
Education: Graduate of two-four year AMA- approved Respiratory Care Program.
Experience / Skills: Prefer at least one-year experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and licensed in the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Required to have and maintain NALS and ACLS/BCLS certification. Must be credentialed through NBRC.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations) Considerable mental concentration required for long periods of time. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Constant exposure to infectious materials and other hazardous conditions.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapy
PRN
Job Posting
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapy
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Physical Therapy Department Director, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for patient evaluation, treatment as prescribed by the physician, and/or formation of a treatment program in the case of an OT consult. Must maintain proper records and progress notes on the patient and communicate with the physician and other healthcare team members concerning the patients’ care and progress. Practices under the State of Missouri Healing Arts Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to an assigned number of patients with an understanding of the age-specific developmental needs. Demonstrates behaviors that exemplify professional conduct and teamwork.
The Occupational Therapist functions independently within scope of position. Regular communication with the Director provides direction of activities and guides priorities. Fluctuating departmental activities necessitate flexibility. Must be highly motivated to complete assigned duties within prescribed time limits. Uses extreme tact when dealing with patients, employees, other departments, physicians and the public. Maintains strong ethical code regarding patients’ rights as evidenced in documentation and professional attitude/behavior (i.e. privacy, confidentiality, and empathy). Must promote professional, positive and cooperative demeanor.
Education: Doctorate/Masters/Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school
Experience / Skills: None required, but preferred
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, and hostile persons at times. Works with potentially biohazardous material. Ability to function under stress required. Variation in environmental temperatures. Exposure to various community environments.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Dietitian
Dietary Dept.
Full-Time or Part-Time
Job Posting
Registered Dietitian
Dietary Dept.
Full-Time or Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: The Dietitian educates and advises a wide range of patients, with diet-related disorders, on practical ways in which they can improve their health by adopting healthier eating habits; calculates patients’ nutritional requirements using standard equations based on assessments of blood chemistry, temperature, stress, mobility and other relevant factors; actively involved with interdisciplinary care teams; educates other healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, biochemists, social workers, care workers and community workers) about food and nutrition issues; writing reports and case notes and maintaining accurate records
Education: Bachelor’s degree with course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Experience / Skills: Minimum of two-year experience preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or will pass the CDR within one year of employment. Must be licensed in the State of Missouri.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (maybe met with or without reasonable accommodation): Effective and appropriate communications skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Excellent verbal and written communication skill required. General knowledge of computers for spreadsheet computations and word processing
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Medical Social Worker
Hospice
Part-Time; Day Shift
Job Posting
Medical Social Worker
Hospice
Part-TIme; Day Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Hospice Director, the Hospice Medical Social Worker shall provide home visits for purposes of assessment, community liaison and counseling, of terminally ill patients and their family. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings weekly to provide insight into social needs of patients and their families.
Education: Must have a minimum BSW in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Experience / Skills: Experience in field of social work, especially areas of counseling and community resources.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Must have current licensure in State of Missouri for Social Work.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Ability to meet multiple deadlines and to prioritize. Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communications, visual acuity, and the ability to read and understand written directions. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to safely operate an automobile. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able lift 20 lbs. from floor and overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Ability to work in a fast paced, multidisciplinary office, meeting multiple deadlines, and the ability to set priorities. Interaction with various individuals of the department and hospital. Environment of changing regulatory requirements for agency operations. Exposure to various community environments (i.e. dogs, cats, etc.). Participate in fund-raising efforts.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
PRN; Night-Shift
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
PRN; Night-Shift
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to a group of patients using nursing knowledge and skills through the use of the nursing process. Practices under the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to an assigned number of patients with an understanding of the age-specific developmental needs. Demonstrates behaviors which exemplify professional conduct and teamwork.
The Registered Nurse functions independently within scope of position. Regular communication with Director provides direction of activities and guides priorities. Fluctuating departmental activities necessitate flexibility. Must be highly motivated to complete assigned duties within prescribed time limits. Uses extreme tact when dealing with patients, employees, other departments, physicians and the public. Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patients’ rights as evidenced in documentation and professional attitude/behavior (i.e., privacy, confidentiality and empathy). Must promote professional, positive and cooperative demeanor. While on call, be able to be present in hospital within thirty (30) minutes for STAT call back. Third person call back should be present in the hospital within one hour.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. ADN, BSN, MSN, or Ph.D. Must participate in a Basic Fetal Monitoring course within 6 months of hire and every year thereafter.
Experience / Skills: One year in L&D, Post-Partum or Nursery preferred. Must possess and demonstrate good IV skills.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure. BLS, ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications. Basic Fetal Monitoring Course. STABLE preferred, but not required.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (May be met with appropriate accommodations if deemed necessary): Considerable mental concentration required. Requires frequent heavy lifting and turning activities and nearly constant walking. Standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent distractions and interruptions. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases. Exposure to hostile persons, at times. Works with sharps and other potentially bio-hazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Certified Surgical Tech
Surgery Dept.
PRN
Job Posting
Certified Surgical Tech
Surgery Dept.
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Perioperative Services Supervisor, the OR Scrub Tech/Surgical Assistant is a professional caregiver who works with Anesthesia, surgeons and other surgical personnel in patient care before, during and after surgery. The OR Scrub Tech/Surgical Assistant uses sterile technique and technical equipment to perform surgical procedures. Assures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures. Monitor PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Practical Nurse, or Surgical Technologist program preferred. Current BCLS certification.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year work experience in the OR/PACU setting is preferred, but not required. Surgical Assistant should have a total of two (2) years scrub experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure. RN, RNFA, LPN-IV, or CST/CFA.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Nearly constant Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture. Must have ability to pull retractors and hold patient extremities during surgery. While on call, must be able to be present in hospital within thirty (30) minutes for STAT callback.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
Full Time, Night
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
Full Time; Night-Shift
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to a group of patients using nursing knowledge and skills through the use of the nursing process. Practices under the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to an assigned number of patients with an understanding of the age-specific developmental needs. Demonstrates behaviors which exemplify professional conduct and teamwork.
The Registered Nurse functions independently within scope of position. Regular communication with Director provides direction of activities and guides priorities. Fluctuating departmental activities necessitate flexibility. Must be highly motivated to complete assigned duties within prescribed time limits. Uses extreme tact when dealing with patients, employees, other departments, physicians and the public. Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patients’ rights as evidenced in documentation and professional attitude/behavior (i.e., privacy, confidentiality and empathy). Must promote professional, positive and cooperative demeanor. While on call, be able to be present in hospital within thirty (30) minutes for STAT call back. Third person call back should be present in the hospital within one hour.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. ADN, BSN, MSN, or Ph.D. Must participate in a Basic Fetal Monitoring course within 6 months of hire and every year thereafter.
Experience: One year in L&D, Post-Partum or Nursery preferred. Must possess and demonstrate good IV skills.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure. BLS, ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications. Basic Fetal Monitoring Course. STABLE preferred, but not required.
Mental/Physical Requirements (May be met with appropriate accommodations if deemed necessary): Considerable mental concentration required. Requires frequent heavy lifting and turning activities and nearly constant walking. Standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Minimal physical discomfort. Moderate level of auditory distractions. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous material. Ability to function under stress required. Must be able to multitask.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
- Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
- Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
- Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
- School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
- Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
- Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
- Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
- Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Emergency Dept. Director
Emergency Dept.
Full-Time
Job Posting
Emergency Dept. Director
Emergency Dept.
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of the Emergency Department directs and coordinates all operations for the Emergency Department. The Director acts as a liaison between this unit and other departments, physicians, administration, hospital patients, guests, and the community. The Director is responsible for all personnel assigned to these units, capital and working budgets, supplies, general policies, and compliance with accrediting agencies.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred.
Experience / Skills: Minimum of three years related clinical experience and two years of management or supervisory experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. General clinical knowledge in all areas of the department. General knowledge of computers for spreadsheets, computations, and word processing. Strong financial management and public relations skills necessary. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Nurse
Emergency Dept.
PRN; Night Shift
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Emergency Dept.
PRN; Night Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Emergency Department, the Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for patients seeking emergency treatment. S/HE provides both direct care to the emergency patient, as well as directing the care given by other members of the health care team, such as LPN’s, paramedics, EMT’s, emergency technicians, and coordinators. The registered nurse also coordinates care for emergency patients, working closely with physicians and ancillary departments to assure coordinated care is provided. The Registered Nurse assures that care is delivered utilizing the nursing process, considering age specific parameters, and does so in a professional, compassionate manner.
Must be able to work at a fast pace for long hours, to include lifting and moving patients. Must be willing to be part of a healthcare team and work well with the ward clerks, EMT-Ps, technicians, and physicians. The RN must possess excellent people skills, the ability to multi-task, as well as prioritization and time management skills.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: ADN, BSN. ACLS and PALS preferred and must be obtained within one year of employment. CEN certification, TNCC encouraged.
Experience / Skills: Must have either one year of Medical/Surgical Nursing as a Registered Nurse, or one year of emergency department experience in any capacity. Previous emergency department experience or critical care experience as a Registered Nurse Preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Surgical Technician
Surgery
Full-Time
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Surgery
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Perioperative Services Director, the OR Surgical Technician is a professional caregiver who works with Anesthesia, surgeons, and other surgical personnel in patient care before, during, and after surgery. The surgical technician uses sterile techniques and technical equipment to perform surgical procedures. Assures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures. Monitor PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in department staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Practical Nursing, or Surgical Technologist program preferred. Current BCLS certification.
Experience / Skills: Minimum of one year work experience in the OR/PACU setting is preferred. Surgical Assistant school should have a total of two years scrub experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure. RN, RNFA, LPN-IV, or CST/CFA.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (maybe met with or without reasonable accommodation): Considerable mental concentration required. Nearly constant standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20lbs form floor and from overhead, 40lbs from waist height, and be able to handle, move, or transfer articles of at or over 100lbs periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting devices; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture. Must have the ability to pull retractors and hold patient extremities during surgery. While on call, must be able to be present in the hospital within thirty minutes for STAT callback.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons at times. Works with sharp and other potentially biohazardous materials.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Nurse
Home Health
Full-Time
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Home Health
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and other duties as assigned by the Department Director. The Registered Nurse functions within the limits of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and performs in a comparable manner to peers with similar training, experience, and circumstances.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. BSN preferred.
Experience / Skills: A minimum of one (1) year professional nursing experience. A minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical-surgical unit. Six (6) months home care experience preferred. Computer skills preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri. CPR/BLS certification. Current driver’s license and declaration of automobile liability insurance.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. The ability to walk up and down flights of stairs. The ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communications, visual acuity, and the ability to read and understand written directions. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The ability to safely operate an automobile. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20lbs from the floor and from overhead, 40lbs from waist height, and be able to handle, move, or transfer articles of 100lbs regularly, and over 100lbs periodically; in concert with other employee(s)/person(s) and/or lifting devices. Exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other biohazardous materials. Variation in environmental temperatures. Exposure to various community environments.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Clinic Nurse
Medical Office Complex
Full-Time; Day Shift
Job Posting
Clinic Nurse
Medical Office Complex
Full-Time; Day Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Clinic Nurse renders nursing care in support of medical care as directed by a physician or physician assistant in an office and/or clinical setting. A LPN will prepare patients for examinations according to the reason for the visit, performing initial patient assessment. This should include taking/recording vital signs, weight, height, head circumference (infant), temperature, reason for visit, etc. Assist the provider with the exam, procedures (such as minor surgeries, injections or aspirations). Performs venipuncture and appropriate laboratory tests as ordered and as needed. Prepares slides and specimens for physician’s review. Perform EKG’s as necessary. Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by provider. Answers telephone, handles patient questions, does follow-up with provider as necessary, and relays messages. Phones/faxes pharmacy/prescription orders. Schedules referral appointments at other facilities and other physician offices. Assists with patient instruction and interpretation of provider orders with patients. Discharges the patient and ensures that all charges have been properly recorded on the patient encounter form. Secures patient’s signature on Medicare waiver forms, CPSI forms, and procedure consent forms. Maintains patient records/charts, follows-up with provider to ensure accurate and complete medical records. Maintain and record/file lab, x-ray, EKG reports, prescriptions, correspondence, phone messages, etc. in patient chart/record. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment. Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms, as well as a clean, orderly and safe workplace and clinic facility. Maintains stock of needed medical supplies. Uses proper procedure for disposal of contaminated and infectious items. Receive, record and organize medication samples, disposing of outdates appropriately and in a timely fashion. Knows the policies/procedures relating to fire, safety, disaster and infection control as they apply to hospital, as well as clinic practice. Attends in-service of these as required. The Clinic Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Uses appropriate tact when dealing with patients, employees, hospital departments, facilitating agencies, physicians and the public. Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patient’s rights as evidenced in professional attitude/behavior (i.e., privacy, confidentiality and empathy). Must promote professional, positive and cooperative demeanor. Performs under hospital/clinic policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors which exemplify professional conduct and teamwork. Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel
Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent, as well as completion of an accredited nursing program with subsequent licensure.
Experience / Skills: One to two years of nursing experience (particularly physician office experience) preferred. Candidate must be comfortable utilizing a computer. CPSI software experience preferred. Centricity software experience desired.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: LPN licensure, Basic Life Support Certification and IV Certification required.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Accuracy and attention to detail required. Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employee(s)/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent distractions and interruptions. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases. Exposure to hostile persons, at times. Works with sharps and other potentially bio-hazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
ER Physician
Emergency Dept.
.
Job Posting
ER Physician
Emergency Dept.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced emergency room (ER) doctor to join our medical facility’s emergency room department. As an ER doctor, you should be highly trained with proven experience working in an emergency room or urgent care setting.
Your chief responsibilities will include treating patients with life-threatening illnesses, establishing effective patient care plans, and referring patients to the appropriate specialists. To excel in this highly stressful environment, the ideal candidate should have superb communication and interpersonal abilities, with excellent judgment skills.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assessing patients who enter the emergency room immediately and overseeing emergency recovery.
- Conducting follow-up visits to monitor the patient’s condition.
- Requesting the appropriate medical tests and based on them, following a treatment plan.
- Developing effective patient care plans.
- Referring patients to appropriate specialists.
- Ensuring that patients are stable before transferring them to the proper department for further evaluation.
- Providing instructions for discharge and any relevant paperwork.
- Maintaining patients’ medical records.
- Coordinating with different ER departments to ensure patients receive the necessary treatment.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in medicine from an accredited institution.
- 3 – 4 years’ experience in a residency program.
- A license to practice medicine.
- In-depth knowledge of current medical treatments and procedures.
- Great attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Sleep Lab Tech or RPSGT
Sleep Lab
PRN
Job Posting
Sleep Lab Tech or RPSGT
Sleep Lab
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Under the general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director, the RPSGT performs all-night recordings on patients as they sleep. Duties include application and monitoring of devices (EEG, EKG, respiration, oxygen saturation, etc.) that are used in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. May be assigned the scoring of examinations. Summarizes data after the study. Practices under hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to patients assigned to him\her while on duty with an understanding of age-specific development needs of those patients. Demonstrates behavior, which exemplifies professional conduct and teamwork.
Education: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography. OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
Experience: Prefer one-year experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: RPSGT and CPR and BCLS certification required. Must have NBRC credentials and AASM.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (May be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required for long periods of time. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Constant exposure to infectious materials and other hazardous conditions.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Medical Lab Tech
Laboratory
Full-Time
Job Posting
Medical Lab Tech
Laboratory
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor or another Medical Technologist, the Medical Technician obtains and receives laboratory specimens, and competently performs clinical testing in the areas of hematology, immunology, microbiology, clinical microscopy, chemistry, and blood bank. He/she interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits and uses quality control materials according to established procedures with appropriate documentation. In the absence of the supervisor, serves as a resource person for the technicians. Assists with investigating new procedures and instrumentation, performs quality assurance studies, and ordering of supplies as well as performing other duties as requested and assigned.
Education: Associate / Bachelor’s degree in Biological science, military training or documented equivalent.
Experience: Experience working independently and unsupervised in a laboratory setting preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Certification as Laboratory Technician by accrediting agency (ASCP, ISCLT, AMT, HHS or NCA).
Mental/Physical Requirements: (May be met with or without appropriate accommodations): Ability to meet multiple deadlines and to prioritize. Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communications, visual acuity, and the ability to read and understand written directions. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to safely operate an automobile. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employee(s)/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Constant exposure to hazardous and infectious material. Works in air-conditioned environment with moderate noise level. May be required to work any time of day or night.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmacy
PRN
Job Posting
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmacy
PRN Status
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Pharmacist works with the Medical Staff and other hospital departments to coordinate management of patient care, serves as a clinical resource person, and assists pharmacy and nursing personnel and doctors in assessing medication interactions and providing educational materials. The Pharmacist assists with supervising all pharmacy activities related to patient care and sets standards for accurate reporting and recording of patient dispensed medications. He/She will assist with formulary management and inventory, sterile compounding, and verification of patient medication orders. Works with members of the health care team to provide safe and effective drug therapy. Serves as a drug information resource to patients. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and TCMH standards.
Education: Graduation from an accredited pharmacy college, BS or PharmD degree.
Experience: Hospital clinical experience preferred, but not required.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Requires a current pharmacist license from the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy in good standing. Must also maintain Medication Therapy Services licenses.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required for long periods of time. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Exposure to infectious materials and other hazardous conditions. Frequent interruptions. Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and stressful situations.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Housekeeping Aide
Housekeeping • Apply through Penmac
Part Time; Evening & Night Shift
Job Posting
Housekeeping Aide
Part Time Status; Evening & Night Shift
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Under the general supervision of the Director of Environmental Services and reporting to the Supervisor of Housekeeping, the Housekeeper is responsible for linen distribution, daily cleaning of patient care areas, offices and public areas; to include: walls, windows, doors, floors, bathrooms, beds, furniture and waste removal – picking up trash, bio-medical waste, box removal from work areas.
Housekeeper will notify the Director of Environmental Services or Supervisor of Housekeeping of problems related to the cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, chemicals, equipment failure, safety issues, or facility issues that need repair or maintenance by Engineering.
Education: A basic amount of education necessary to be able to read and follow instructions; willingness to learn and perform different tasks and duties.
Experience: Up to six months preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: None
Mental/Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations); Ability to read and write. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability or organize work. Long periods of standing and walking. Ability to learn and follow hospital and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ability to operate housekeeping equipment and use chemicals in a safe manner. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, climbing ladders, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: May encounter unpleasant conditions, offensive odors, body fluid. Potential exposure to infectious diseases or waste.. Exposure to housekeeping and floor finishing chemicals, slick or wet floor surfaces.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
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EMT-B
Emergency Medical Services
Full Time
Job Posting
EMT-B
Emergency Medical Services
Full-time; 24 Hour Shifts
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Under the general supervision of the Director of Emergency Medical Services, and the direct supervision of the Paramedic and the respective charge nurse, the EMT is responsible for providing Basic Life Support for patients both emergency and routine transport, with similar capacity in the ED. Responsible for checking the ambulances for supplies and vehicle inspection, documenting accurately on the MARF report and patient’s ED charts.
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of EMT course.
Experience: One year preferred but not required.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure as EMT-B and Class E Missouri Driver’s license (with a clean driving record.) Candidate must have current BTLS.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (May be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employee(s)/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
- Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
- Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
- Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
- School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
- Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
- Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
- Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
- Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Join the TCMH team!
TCMH believes in creating a supportive work environment at all our locations. Consider joining the healing force at TCMH by reviewing the current job listings below.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any characteristic protected by law.
Emergency Dept. Director
Emergency Dept.
Full-Time
Job Posting
Emergency Dept. Director
Emergency Dept.
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of the Emergency Department directs and coordinates all operations for the Emergency Department. The Director acts as a liaison between this unit and other departments, physicians, administration, hospital patients, guests, and the community. The Director is responsible for all personnel assigned to these units, capital and working budgets, supplies, general policies, and compliance with accrediting agencies.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred.
Experience / Skills: Minimum of three years related clinical experience and two years of management or supervisory experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. General clinical knowledge in all areas of the department. General knowledge of computers for spreadsheets, computations, and word processing. Strong financial management and public relations skills necessary. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Clinic Receptionist
Medical Office Complex
Full-Time
Job Posting
Clinic Receptionist
Medical Office Complex
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Coordinator, the Receptionist is responsible for performing the reception and secretarial duties of the clinic while functioning as the primary/focal communication source. Performs under hospital and clinic policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors which exemplify professional conduct and teamwork.
Fluctuating clinic activities necessitate flexibility. Must be highly motivated to complete assigned duties within prescribed time limits. Exercise extreme tact when dealing with patients, employees, hospital departments, physicians, and the public. Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patient rights as evidenced in professional attitude (i.e., privacy, confidentiality, and empathy). Must promote professional, positive, and cooperative demeanor. Performs receptionist duties, to include, but not limited to answering telephone calls, screening telephone calls, processing and/or relaying of messages, assisting clinic visitors, and directing them to the appropriate personnel. Responsible for patient check-in and check-out functions. These include new chart preparation, photocopying insurance cards/crucial documents, scheduling appointments for clinic patients, completing new patient registration forms, printing daily encounter forms, totaling patient charges upon check-out, collecting appropriate payment. Scheduling functions include notifying nursing of additions/cancellations to the provider’s schedule, rescheduling of patients if the physician is unavailable or detained, pulling medical charts/records for the next day’s appointments. Additional daily tasks: ensure that all correspondence is signed, copied, addressed, and mailed or faxed, keeping log of daily patient information, filing of charts, filing of correspondence in patient charts, maintaining an inventory of office supplies. End of day duties: batch encounter forms and receipts, prepare appropriate corresponding paperwork/documentation, lock, and secure office. Knows the policies and procedures relating to fire, safety, disaster, and infection control as they apply to hospital, as well as clinic practice. Attend in-services of these as required. Performs other duties/projects as assigned by authorized personnel.
Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Experience / Skills: At least one year of experience in clerical, receptionist and/or medical office preferred. General office procedures: filing, typing, and basic computer skills required. Knowledge of standard office machinery.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Not applicable.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (maybe met with or without reasonable accommodation): Effective and appropriate communications skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Minimal physical discomfort. Frequent distractions and interruptions. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons. Ability to perform duties under stress required.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Respiratory Therapist
Cardiopulmonary
PRN
Job Posting
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cardiopulmonary
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director, the RRT renders respiratory care and diagnostic procedures to patients as directed by the medical staff. Practice under the Missouri Respiratory Care Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to patients assigned to him \ her while on duty with an understanding of age-specific development needs of those patients. Demonstrates behavior, which exemplifies professional conduct and teamwork.
The practice of Respiratory Care may include but not limited to; The administration of pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care and prescribed by a licensed physician. Observing, examining, monitoring, assessment and evaluation of signs, symptoms and general physical responses to respiratory care procedures. Initiation of emergency procedures as outlined in hospital policy and within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist. Initiation, monitoring, modification of ventilatory controls, and discontinuance or withdrawal on continues mechanical ventilation. Point of care testing. Specific diagnostic and testing techniques related to pulmonary disease within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist. Other clinical or clerical duties that are performed within the Cardiopulmonary Department for which the therapist has special training. Each therapist will be required to be cross-trained in at least one of these other skills.
Education: Graduate of two-four year AMA- approved Respiratory Care Program.
Experience / Skills: Prefer at least one-year experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and licensed in the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Required to have and maintain NALS and ACLS/BCLS certification. Must be credentialed through NBRC.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations) Considerable mental concentration required for long periods of time. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Constant exposure to infectious materials and other hazardous conditions.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Certified Nurse Aide
Med-Surg
PRN; Day Shift
Job Posting
Certified Nurse Aide
Med-Surg
PRN; Day Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse, the Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients. Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and the Licensed Practical Nurse. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Ensures patient confidentiality. As well as being accountable for observing telemetry monitors and recognizing changes and alerting nursing staff promptly.
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience / Skills: 1 year prior experience as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, recognized by the Division of Aging in the State of Missouri, required for Skilled and Acute Nursing. Active and in good standing. BLS certification.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Works with potentially biohazardous material. Minimal physical discomfort. Ability to function under stress required.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapy
PRN
Job Posting
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapy
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Physical Therapy Department Director, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for patient evaluation, treatment as prescribed by the physician, and/or formation of a treatment program in the case of an OT consult. Must maintain proper records and progress notes on the patient and communicate with the physician and other healthcare team members concerning the patients’ care and progress. Practices under the State of Missouri Healing Arts Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to an assigned number of patients with an understanding of the age-specific developmental needs. Demonstrates behaviors that exemplify professional conduct and teamwork.
The Occupational Therapist functions independently within scope of position. Regular communication with the Director provides direction of activities and guides priorities. Fluctuating departmental activities necessitate flexibility. Must be highly motivated to complete assigned duties within prescribed time limits. Uses extreme tact when dealing with patients, employees, other departments, physicians and the public. Maintains strong ethical code regarding patients’ rights as evidenced in documentation and professional attitude/behavior (i.e. privacy, confidentiality, and empathy). Must promote professional, positive and cooperative demeanor.
Education: Doctorate/Masters/Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school
Experience / Skills: None required, but preferred
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, and hostile persons at times. Works with potentially biohazardous material. Ability to function under stress required. Variation in environmental temperatures. Exposure to various community environments.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Dietitian
Dietary Dept.
Full-Time or Part-Time
Job Posting
Registered Dietitian
Dietary Dept.
Full-Time or Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: The Dietitian educates and advises a wide range of patients, with diet-related disorders, on practical ways in which they can improve their health by adopting healthier eating habits; calculates patients’ nutritional requirements using standard equations based on assessments of blood chemistry, temperature, stress, mobility and other relevant factors; actively involved with interdisciplinary care teams; educates other healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, biochemists, social workers, care workers and community workers) about food and nutrition issues; writing reports and case notes and maintaining accurate records
Education: Bachelor’s degree with course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Experience / Skills: Minimum of two-year experience preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or will pass the CDR within one year of employment. Must be licensed in the State of Missouri
Mental / Physical Requirements: (maybe met with or without reasonable accommodation): Effective and appropriate communications skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Excellent verbal and written communication skill required. General knowledge of computers for spreadsheet computations and word processing
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Medical Social Worker
Hospice
Part-Time; Day Shift
Job Posting
Medical Social Worker
Hospice
Part-TIme; Day Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Hospice Director, the Hospice Medical Social Worker shall provide home visits for purposes of assessment, community liaison and counseling, of terminally ill patients and their family. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings weekly to provide insight into social needs of patients and their families.
Education: Must have a minimum BSW in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Experience / Skills: Experience in field of social work, especially areas of counseling and community resources.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Must have current licensure in State of Missouri for Social Work.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Ability to meet multiple deadlines and to prioritize. Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communications, visual acuity, and the ability to read and understand written directions. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to safely operate an automobile. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able lift 20 lbs. from floor and overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Ability to work in a fast paced, multidisciplinary office, meeting multiple deadlines, and the ability to set priorities. Interaction with various individuals of the department and hospital. Environment of changing regulatory requirements for agency operations. Exposure to various community environments (i.e. dogs, cats, etc.). Participate in fund-raising efforts.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
PRN; Night-Shift
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
PRN; Night-Shift
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to a group of patients using nursing knowledge and skills through the use of the nursing process. Practices under the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to an assigned number of patients with an understanding of the age-specific developmental needs. Demonstrates behaviors which exemplify professional conduct and teamwork.
The Registered Nurse functions independently within scope of position. Regular communication with Director provides direction of activities and guides priorities. Fluctuating departmental activities necessitate flexibility. Must be highly motivated to complete assigned duties within prescribed time limits. Uses extreme tact when dealing with patients, employees, other departments, physicians and the public. Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patients’ rights as evidenced in documentation and professional attitude/behavior (i.e., privacy, confidentiality and empathy). Must promote professional, positive and cooperative demeanor. While on call, be able to be present in hospital within thirty (30) minutes for STAT call back. Third person call back should be present in the hospital within one hour.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. ADN, BSN, MSN, or Ph.D. Must participate in a Basic Fetal Monitoring course within 6 months of hire and every year thereafter.
Experience / Skills: One year in L&D, Post-Partum or Nursery preferred. Must possess and demonstrate good IV skills.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure. BLS, ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications. Basic Fetal Monitoring Course. STABLE preferred, but not required.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (May be met with appropriate accommodations if deemed necessary): Considerable mental concentration required. Requires frequent heavy lifting and turning activities and nearly constant walking. Standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent distractions and interruptions. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases. Exposure to hostile persons, at times. Works with sharps and other potentially bio-hazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Certified Surgical Tech
Surgery Dept.
PRN
Job Posting
Certified Surgical Tech
Surgery Dept.
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Perioperative Services Supervisor, the OR Scrub Tech/Surgical Assistant is a professional caregiver who works with Anesthesia, surgeons and other surgical personnel in patient care before, during and after surgery. The OR Scrub Tech/Surgical Assistant uses sterile technique and technical equipment to perform surgical procedures. Assures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures. Monitor PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Practical Nurse, or Surgical Technologist program preferred. Current BCLS certification.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year work experience in the OR/PACU setting is preferred, but not required. Surgical Assistant should have a total of two (2) years scrub experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure. RN, RNFA, LPN-IV, or CST/CFA.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Nearly constant Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture. Must have ability to pull retractors and hold patient extremities during surgery. While on call, must be able to be present in hospital within thirty (30) minutes for STAT callback.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
Full Time, Night
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
Full Time; Night-Shift
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to a group of patients using nursing knowledge and skills through the use of the nursing process. Practices under the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to an assigned number of patients with an understanding of the age-specific developmental needs. Demonstrates behaviors which exemplify professional conduct and teamwork.
The Registered Nurse functions independently within scope of position. Regular communication with Director provides direction of activities and guides priorities. Fluctuating departmental activities necessitate flexibility. Must be highly motivated to complete assigned duties within prescribed time limits. Uses extreme tact when dealing with patients, employees, other departments, physicians and the public. Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patients’ rights as evidenced in documentation and professional attitude/behavior (i.e., privacy, confidentiality and empathy). Must promote professional, positive and cooperative demeanor. While on call, be able to be present in hospital within thirty (30) minutes for STAT call back. Third person call back should be present in the hospital within one hour.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. ADN, BSN, MSN, or Ph.D. Must participate in a Basic Fetal Monitoring course within 6 months of hire and every year thereafter.
Experience: One year in L&D, Post-Partum or Nursery preferred. Must possess and demonstrate good IV skills.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure. BLS, ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications. Basic Fetal Monitoring Course. STABLE preferred, but not required.
Mental/Physical Requirements (May be met with appropriate accommodations if deemed necessary): Considerable mental concentration required. Requires frequent heavy lifting and turning activities and nearly constant walking. Standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Minimal physical discomfort. Moderate level of auditory distractions. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous material. Ability to function under stress required. Must be able to multitask.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
- Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
- Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
- Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
- School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
- Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
- Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
- Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
- Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Nurse
Home Health
Full-Time
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Home Health
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and other duties as assigned by the Department Director. The Registered Nurse functions within the limits of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and performs in a comparable manner to peers with similar training, experience, and circumstances.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. BSN preferred.
Experience / Skills: A minimum of one (1) year professional nursing experience. A minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical-surgical unit. Six (6) months home care experience preferred. Computer skills preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri. CPR/BLS certification. Current driver’s license and declaration of automobile liability insurance.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. The ability to walk up and down flights of stairs. The ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communications, visual acuity, and the ability to read and understand written directions. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The ability to safely operate an automobile. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20lbs from the floor and from overhead, 40lbs from waist height, and be able to handle, move, or transfer articles of 100lbs regularly, and over 100lbs periodically; in concert with other employee(s)/person(s) and/or lifting devices. Exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other biohazardous materials. Variation in environmental temperatures. Exposure to various community environments.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Registered Nurse
Emergency Dept.
PRN; Night Shift
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Emergency Dept.
PRN; Night Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Emergency Department, the Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for patients seeking emergency treatment. S/HE provides both direct care to the emergency patient, as well as directing the care given by other members of the health care team, such as LPN’s, paramedics, EMT’s, emergency technicians, and coordinators. The registered nurse also coordinates care for emergency patients, working closely with physicians and ancillary departments to assure coordinated care is provided. The Registered Nurse assures that care is delivered utilizing the nursing process, considering age specific parameters, and does so in a professional, compassionate manner.
Must be able to work at a fast pace for long hours, to include lifting and moving patients. Must be willing to be part of a healthcare team and work well with the ward clerks, EMT-Ps, technicians, and physicians. The RN must possess excellent people skills, the ability to multi-task, as well as prioritization and time management skills.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: ADN, BSN. ACLS and PALS preferred and must be obtained within one year of employment. CEN certification, TNCC encouraged.
Experience / Skills: Must have either one year of Medical/Surgical Nursing as a Registered Nurse, or one year of emergency department experience in any capacity. Previous emergency department experience or critical care experience as a Registered Nurse Preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Surgical Technician
Surgery
Full-Time
Job Posting
Registered Nurse
Surgery
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Perioperative Services Director, the OR Surgical Technician is a professional caregiver who works with Anesthesia, surgeons, and other surgical personnel in patient care before, during, and after surgery. The surgical technician uses sterile techniques and technical equipment to perform surgical procedures. Assures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures. Monitor PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in department staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Practical Nursing, or Surgical Technologist program preferred. Current BCLS certification.
Experience / Skills: Minimum of one year work experience in the OR/PACU setting is preferred. Surgical Assistant school should have a total of two years scrub experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure. RN, RNFA, LPN-IV, or CST/CFA.
Mental / Physical Requirements: (maybe met with or without reasonable accommodation): Considerable mental concentration required. Nearly constant standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20lbs form floor and from overhead, 40lbs from waist height, and be able to handle, move, or transfer articles of at or over 100lbs periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting devices; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture. Must have the ability to pull retractors and hold patient extremities during surgery. While on call, must be able to be present in the hospital within thirty minutes for STAT callback.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons at times. Works with sharp and other potentially biohazardous materials.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
ER Physician
Emergency Dept.
Job Posting
ER Physician
Emergency Dept.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced emergency room (ER) doctor to join our medical facility’s emergency room department. As an ER doctor, you should be highly trained with proven experience working in an emergency room or urgent care setting.
Your chief responsibilities will include treating patients with life-threatening illnesses, establishing effective patient care plans, and referring patients to the appropriate specialists. To excel in this highly stressful environment, the ideal candidate should have superb communication and interpersonal abilities, with excellent judgment skills.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assessing patients who enter the emergency room immediately and overseeing emergency recovery.
- Conducting follow-up visits to monitor the patient’s condition.
- Requesting the appropriate medical tests and based on them, following a treatment plan.
- Developing effective patient care plans.
- Referring patients to appropriate specialists.
- Ensuring that patients are stable before transferring them to the proper department for further evaluation.
- Providing instructions for discharge and any relevant paperwork.
- Maintaining patients’ medical records.
- Coordinating with different ER departments to ensure patients receive the necessary treatment.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in medicine from an accredited institution.
- 3 – 4 years’ experience in a residency program.
- A license to practice medicine.
- In-depth knowledge of current medical treatments and procedures.
- Great attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Sleep Lab Tech or RPSGT
Sleep Lab
PRN
Job Posting
Sleep Lab Tech or RPSGT
Sleep Lab
PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Under the general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director, the RPSGT performs all-night recordings on patients as they sleep. Duties include application and monitoring of devices (EEG, EKG, respiration, oxygen saturation, etc.) that are used in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. May be assigned the scoring of examinations. Summarizes data after the study. Practices under hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to patients assigned to him\her while on duty with an understanding of age-specific development needs of those patients. Demonstrates behavior, which exemplifies professional conduct and teamwork.
Education: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography. OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
Experience: Prefer one-year experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: RPSGT and CPR and BCLS certification required. Must have NBRC credentials and AASM.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (May be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required for long periods of time. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Constant exposure to infectious materials and other hazardous conditions.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Medical Lab Tech
Laboratory
Full-Time
Job Posting
Medical Lab Tech
Laboratory
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor or another Medical Technologist, the Medical Technician obtains and receives laboratory specimens, and competently performs clinical testing in the areas of hematology, immunology, microbiology, clinical microscopy, chemistry, and blood bank. He/she interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits and uses quality control materials according to established procedures with appropriate documentation. In the absence of the supervisor, serves as a resource person for the technicians. Assists with investigating new procedures and instrumentation, performs quality assurance studies, and ordering of supplies as well as performing other duties as requested and assigned.
Education: Associate / Bachelor’s degree in Biological science, military training or documented equivalent.
Experience: Experience working independently and unsupervised in a laboratory setting preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Certification as Laboratory Technician by accrediting agency (ASCP, ISCLT, AMT, HHS or NCA).
Mental/Physical Requirements: (May be met with or without appropriate accommodations): Ability to meet multiple deadlines and to prioritize. Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communications, visual acuity, and the ability to read and understand written directions. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to safely operate an automobile. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employee(s)/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Constant exposure to hazardous and infectious material. Works in air-conditioned environment with moderate noise level. May be required to work any time of day or night.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmacy
PRN
Job Posting
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmacy
PRN Status
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Pharmacist works with the Medical Staff and other hospital departments to coordinate management of patient care, serves as a clinical resource person, and assists pharmacy and nursing personnel and doctors in assessing medication interactions and providing educational materials. The Pharmacist assists with supervising all pharmacy activities related to patient care and sets standards for accurate reporting and recording of patient dispensed medications. He/She will assist with formulary management and inventory, sterile compounding, and verification of patient medication orders. Works with members of the health care team to provide safe and effective drug therapy. Serves as a drug information resource to patients. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and TCMH standards.
Education: Graduation from an accredited pharmacy college, BS or PharmD degree.
Experience: Hospital clinical experience preferred, but not required.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Requires a current pharmacist license from the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy in good standing. Must also maintain Medication Therapy Services licenses.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required for long periods of time. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Exposure to infectious materials and other hazardous conditions. Frequent interruptions. Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and stressful situations.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
Housekeeping Aide
Housekeeping • Apply through Penmac
Part Time; Evening & Night Shift
Job Posting
Housekeeping Aide
Part Time Status; Evening & Night Shift
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Under the general supervision of the Director of Environmental Services and reporting to the Supervisor of Housekeeping, the Housekeeper is responsible for linen distribution, daily cleaning of patient care areas, offices and public areas; to include: walls, windows, doors, floors, bathrooms, beds, furniture and waste removal – picking up trash, bio-medical waste, box removal from work areas.
Housekeeper will notify the Director of Environmental Services or Supervisor of Housekeeping of problems related to the cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, chemicals, equipment failure, safety issues, or facility issues that need repair or maintenance by Engineering.
Education: A basic amount of education necessary to be able to read and follow instructions; willingness to learn and perform different tasks and duties.
Experience: Up to six months preferred.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: None
Mental/Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations); Ability to read and write. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability or organize work. Long periods of standing and walking. Ability to learn and follow hospital and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ability to operate housekeeping equipment and use chemicals in a safe manner. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, climbing ladders, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: May encounter unpleasant conditions, offensive odors, body fluid. Potential exposure to infectious diseases or waste.. Exposure to housekeeping and floor finishing chemicals, slick or wet floor surfaces.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
• Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
• Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
• Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
• School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
• Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
• Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
• Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
• Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
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EMT-B
Emergency Medical Services
Full Time
Job Posting
EMT-B
Emergency Medical Services
Full-time; 24 Hour Shifts
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Under the general supervision of the Director of Emergency Medical Services, and the direct supervision of the Paramedic and the respective charge nurse, the EMT is responsible for providing Basic Life Support for patients both emergency and routine transport, with similar capacity in the ED. Responsible for checking the ambulances for supplies and vehicle inspection, documenting accurately on the MARF report and patient’s ED charts.
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of EMT course.
Experience: One year preferred but not required.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Current Missouri licensure as EMT-B and Class E Missouri Driver’s license (with a clean driving record.) Candidate must have current BTLS.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (May be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employee(s)/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous material.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
- Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
- Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
- Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
- School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
- Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
- Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
- Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
- Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.