63 jobs found in Kansas City

Position Title PERINATAL SONOGRAPHER I Position Summary / Career Interest: The Perinatal Sonographer I utilizes high frequency sound waves along with color and spectral Doppler ultrasound to assist in the monitoring and growth during pregnancy. The sonographers within KU’s OB/GYN MFM Department are leading the region with their practices. Position Description: Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a physician including: positions patients for the proper view of the affected area; selects the appropriate scan images to be recorded; obtains essential information from patients, medical records and previous scans for clinical correlation. Instructs patients about the proper physiological requirements for the procedure; helps patient transfer to exam table and ensures adequate patient immobilization to perform the scan; knows how to change scanning parameters to improve a scan. Obtains diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body...

Position Title PRN MRI Technologist Position Summary / Career Interest: The MRI technologist is responsible for producing quality MR images while providing optimal patient care and applying all principles of patient safety. MRI technologists are expected to participate in on-going training and education relating to positioning, technique and MRI safety guidelines. MR procedures are performed at multiple locations across the health system; this person shall maintain a patient-centered focus and strive to support the mission, goals and values of University of Kansas Health System and radiology department. Position Description: Demonstrate understanding of: human anatomy and physiology; pathology; pharmacology; medical terminology; MR technique; patient positioning for MR Prepare patients for procedures and take care of patient needs during examinations or procedures Perform venipuncture, manage intravenous access, and administer medications as prescribed Select...

Position Title Staff Radiation Therapist PRN Position Summary / Career Interest: JOB SUMMARY The Radiation Therapist, under the direction of a radiation oncologist, uses the process of ionizing radiation to treat cancer patients. Is responsible for collecting relevant patient information and using this information to plan a patient’s treatment. Position Description: Demonstrates the ability to select appropriate immobilization and positioning aids for simulation and treatment. Performs simulations for tumor localization. Accurately delivers the prescribed course of treatment to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, under the direction of a radiation oncologist and supervisor. Provides patient education and monitors patients for treatment-related reactions and complications. Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record or paper medical record. Performs verification films and/or digital images according to...

Position Title Behavioral Health Case Manager (Weekend - PRN) Position Summary / Career Interest: The Behavioral Health Case Manager is responsible to provide care/service safely and efficiently for a full range of services to patients of all ages and their families. Primary role is to collaborate, communicate and facilitate coordination of services during and post-hospitalization as established by the behavioral health care team and executed by the case manager. Position Description: Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice. Follows policies, procedures, and standards. Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position. Takes call as required by the department expectations. Performs job specific responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own...

Position Title PRN Clinical Pharmacist Position Summary / Career Interest: The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients. This consists of ensuring drug therapy that results in safe, effective, and cost conscious use of pharmaceuticals. Must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and exhibit strong educational and precepting abilities. Position Description: Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens. Actively supports department staffing...

Position Title Behavioral Health Tech Position Summary / Career Interest: The Behavioral Health Tech, under general supervision, provides basic patient care to all patients including those in isolation. The Behavioral Health Tech provides age specific assistance with activities of daily living and therapeutic measures that will result in a lower level of agitation and/or higher level of comfort for the patient. The Behavioral Health Tech assists in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, assisting to manage behaviors, plan activities, reinforce treatment plans and document within the EMR. Position Description: Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Collects data (i.e., vital signs, weights, I&O) for initial, shift and ongoing assessment of each patient as delegated by the RN per Department/Unit standards. Completes patient safety rounds and contraband checks....

Position Title Clinical Pharmacist Position Summary / Career Interest: The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients. This consists of ensuring drug therapy that results in safe, effective, and cost conscious use of pharmaceuticals. Must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and exhibit strong educational and precepting abilities. Position Description: Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens. Actively supports department staffing needs...

Position Title Histotechnologist - Multiple Shift and Positions Position Summary / Career Interest: Histotechnologist are members of the laboratory team who prepare tissue specimens for evaluation by preparing glass stained slides of human tissue for microscopic examination. A Pathologist then uses these complex techniques to establish and confirm a patient diagnosis. The tasks performed by the histotechnologist require patience, mechanical ability and a strong knowledge of the biological sciences. There are five intricate steps which include: 1) Grossing/Fixation, 2) Processing, 3) Embedding, 4)Sectioning and 5) Staining; each an integral part of the histotechnologists' job. Position Description: Orient tissue samples during embedding process, performs microtomy, stains tissue samples, and performs histochemical stains Maintains, operates, troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation. Disposes of biohazardous materials, chemical...

Position Title Speech Supervisor Position Summary / Career Interest: The Speech Supervisor is responsible for working as a member of the KUPI Ent leadership team to guide, lead, represent and support staff. Is responsible for maintaining Kronos records and providing performance review input to the Senior Administrator related to other Speech Language Pathologists within the department. Duties may include oversight of day-to-day operations, staff scheduling, orientation, and training. Performs individualized evaluation, design goal-directed customized interventions to improve the patient’s cognitive function, swallow safety and ability to communicate. Periodically, reviews the patient’s performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. Position Description: Responsible for guiding, leading and representing and supporting other Speech Language Pathologists within the department. Responsible for maintaining Kronos records...

Position Title Respiratory Therapist (Heart Center) Position Summary / Career Interest: The Respiratory Therapist, RRT I is responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families, students, and other care providers. Position Description: Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care in an efficient and effective manner for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice. Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and...

Position Title Medical Lab Scientist - Multiple Depts and Shifts Position Summary / Career Interest: The Medical Lab Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The position consists of ensuring patients’ laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality. Position Description: Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy. Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation. Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable. Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable. Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies. Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and...

Position Title CT Technologist / Wednesday-Friday (6:00P-6:30A) Position Summary / Career Interest: The CT Technologist is responsible for producing images that produce cross sectional imaging for the purpose of diagnosing disease processes. Procedures can be performed at various locations throughout the Main Campus, West Plaza, Medical Office Building, and Westwood. CT Technologists are expected to participate in on-going training and education. Position Description: Acts as a liaison for communication between other departments and assists when called upon for special projects that have been approved by the Radiology Department leadership team. - Assists with developing continuing education strategies with the CT Department which will assist the long term enrichment of the staff. Participates in providing teaching and learning opportunities to fellow technologists and students. Ensuring that all staff are operating equipment optimally and safely by adhering to...

Position Title Neonatal (NICU) Respiratory Therapist Position Summary / Career Interest: The Respiratory Therapist, RRT I is responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families, students, and other care providers. Position Description: Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care in an efficient and effective manner for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice. Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and...

Position Title Respiratory Therapist Position Summary / Career Interest: The Respiratory Therapist, RRT I is responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families, students, and other care providers. Position Description: Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care in an efficient and effective manner for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice. Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and division. Follows...

Position Title Cardiovascular Sonographer Position Summary / Career Interest: The University of Kansas Health System is looking for dynamic individuals to join our growing Cardiovascular Ultrasound team. We have several tiers of positions available depending on your level of experience. New graduates welcome! We offer cardiac and cardiovascular sonographer positions. Sonographers provide professional, safe and compassionate care to adolescent and adult patient populations. They are uniquely trained in the advanced understanding of ultrasound physics and hemodynamics allowing them to provide the highest quality of images to answer the clinical questions. Our lab is accredited by IAC in Echocardiography and Vascular. We support the structural heart, adult congenital, cardiology sports, research, amyloid, heart failure, transplant and LVAD programs. Position Description: Obtain a patient history and perform a pre ultrasound procedure assessment. The sonographer...

Position Title OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I (Weekends Fri- Mon) Position Summary / Career Interest: The Occupational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation, design goal-directed customized interventions to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities, and periodically review the patient’s performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. Position Description: Evaluates selected diagnoses accurately using basic techniques in acute care and rehabilitation. Asks for clarification of orders from physicians, and requests consult from other OTs as needed. Considers all aspects of the patient’s needs including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural. Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem solving skills, and clinical reasoning. Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes in a clear and...

Position Title LIS Analyst Position Summary / Career Interest: The Laboratory Information System Analyst is responsible for the overall health through maintenance and change management, of the software operating and contributing to the Laboratory Information System infrastructure. The LIS Analyst assists the LIS Manager in the support of the laboratory information system and acts as backup in the absence of the LIS Manager. Position Description: Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents and physicians for information system applications. Must be able to demonstrate participation and involvement in the implementation of system upgrades, enhancements and new acquisitions of laboratory information systems. This includes but is not limited to design, installation, validation & regression testing, training, documentation and migration. Maintains industry knowledge for all regulations applicable to the laboratory information systems. Contributes to...

Position Title Phlebotomist - Multiple Shifts and Departments Position Summary / Career Interest: The University of Kansas Health System Phlebotomist is a position within the clinical laboratory that is responsible for interpreting orders for lab work from providers within The University of Kansas Health System which are entered in the Hospital Information System and orders from outside providers that are presented as a manual order. The Phlebotomist must be able to interpret these orders and accurately identify the correct tube type for each test. The Phlebotomist follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures, and performs positive patient identification for each patient prior to blood draw and confirming patient identification after labeling the tubes. In the ambulatory setting, the Phlebotomist presents labeled tubes to the patient to confirm proper labeling. In the in-patient setting, the Phlebotomist matches the labeled...

Position Title Specimen Processing Technician Position Summary / Career Interest: The Specimen Processing Technician is a position within the clinical laboratory and microbiology that is responsible for managing specimens once they arrive in the department and handling multiple pre-analytical variables. Depending on the area of the lab, this may include, but are not limited to: positive patient identification, correct tube types, specimen conditions and integrity and how they affect laboratory results. The Specimen Processing Technician accepts samples in the laboratory and performs tasks including releasing orders out of the Hospital Information System (HIS), receiving specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and processing specimens to include aliquoting and preparation for the automation line. The specimen Processing Technician troubleshoots specimen and order issues and communicates with care providers across the Health System. The Specimen Processing...

Position Title Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Care Position Summary / Career Interest: The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients. This consists of ensuring drug therapy that results in safe, effective, and cost conscious use of pharmaceuticals. Must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and exhibit strong educational and precepting abilities. Position Description: Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens. Actively supports department...