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Description Summary: Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices. Spohn Hospital Alice was built in 1999 to serve the healthcare needs of people in Alice and the surrounding communities. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center and is licensed for 186 beds and offers comprehensive medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency and intensive care, as well as cardiac and comprehensive services. Responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant performs selected patient treatments under the general supervision of the supervising and/or Staff Physical Therapist and the Director/Coordinator and/or his or her designee. Assists with the direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, supportive staff, volunteers, and students utilized in the department / facility. Responsible for: interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician; receiving and writing verbal orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants in accordance with practice act guidelines; good public relations; protection of confidential data; economic use of time; equipment and supplies; and safety and welfare of patients and other associates. Performs other diverse duties as requested. Knowledge of the principles and practice of Physical Therapy; be familiar with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and apply the theory of Physical Therapy. Ability and competency to operate the equipment of his or her position. Perform technical procedures. Exercise supervision and management skills. Possess the ability to learn, reason, problem solve and demonstrate flexibility. Ability to speak intelligently and professionally. Demonstrate customer, team and inter/intra departmental communication based on the CSHS Standards of Performance. Willingness to work under direction. Requirements: Education Graduate of an approved accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants with Associates Degree. Experience New graduates are accepted for this position although experience is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must have current PTA license issued by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. CPR (American Heart Association) Work Type: Full Time

Description Summary: The Histologist Registered, assists with cuts, stains, and mounts specimens of human tissue to provide data on functioning of tissues and organs, causes and/or progress of disease, following established standards and practices. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Collects, processes, and stores surgical/cytological specimens Enters patient information, orders, and technical information into LIS; prints/organizes cassettes Prepares specimens/slides/blocks for referral Orders, maintains referral log, processes reports, and monitors pending Maintains grossing area, frozen section room, and autopsy suite including cleaning and stocking of supplies and preparation of solutions Performs technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparation Within acceptable TAT guidelines, devises and directs performance of routine and special stains to provide appropriate slides for the microscopic evaluation of tissues, fluids, and other A/P specimens Operates microtomes, embedding stations, tissue processors, staining equipment, cover slippers and other AP equipment to provide quality slides for pathologist examinations Operates Immunostainer(s) to provide quality slides for diagnostics immunostains Performs manual stains, as needed, to provide quality slides for diagnostic immunostains Assists Pathologist's / PA's with frozen sections, fine needle aspirations, and autopsies Quality Control / Improvement: performs analysis and records QC according to policy and procedure following CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission guidelines and standards Maintenance/Lab Management: performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy & procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired reagents Continuing Education/Development: attends, reads, or listens by tape to material of 10-12 in-house educational programs yearly; trains new staff in practices Completes tasks or special projects within time frame as assigned, or as requested by Supervisors, Manager, or Director Accreditation: follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards and prepares/participates in all applicable inspections Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required. Successful completion of the core educational curriculum "Excellence at the Front End" required within one year of employment. Experience 2 years of experience in histopathology is required along with a High school Diploma. 1 year of experience in histopathology is required along with an Associate's degree. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Healthcare Access Associate through the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) preferred. Histotechnology certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification (ASCP) preferred. Work Schedule: 4AM - 2PM Work Type: Full Time