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Test Scorer - ASL experience required

Description

Pearson is seeking applicants who meet the following qualifications to score Texas teacher certification assessments for TASC.

• Have demonstrated experience with, and proficiency in, sign communication

• Have a minimum of three years of experience in the education of the deaf and hard of hearing or ASL instruction

• Reside in the State of Texas

The TASC is for candidates who plan to teach students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The TASC assesses sign communication proficiency within one or more of several sign communication systems used in Texas classrooms. The TASC -ASL is for candidates who plan to teach ASL as a Language Other Than English.

Sign communication means communication through any sign system as well as the language of American Sign Language (ASL). The TASC assesses sign communication in any of the following systems or language:

• Contact Sign (CS)

• Morphemic Sign System (MSS)

• Signed English (SE)

• Signing Exact English (SEE)

• American Sign Language (ASL)

Applications must be submitted through our Pearson system: https://survey.vovici.com/se.ashx?s=058F3B577D53F6BA

Your experience is valued on these specialized subjects. You'll enjoy the many benefits of working in the Pearson's state of the art facility

• Company sponsored community educational events, such as reading with kids

• Employee appreciation days

• Shared workspace and open collaboration

• Fountain drinks, slushies, and coffee in the break room

• Local food trucks come to us for your lunch purchasing

• Ping pong tournaments, geek trivia nights, basketball teams, nintendo tournaments

• Ice cream socials

Qualifications

This is an opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who share your passion for education. Our experienced staff will provide thorough on-the-job training to help ensure success in this stimulating and challenging line of work.

• Project dates starting in November

• Short-term sessions ranging from 1-5 days per session

• Scoring sessions are ongoing throughout the year

• Successful scorers will be invited to work multiple sessions

• Work hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

• Location: 19500 Bulverde Rd., Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78259

The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson is a leader in the development, administration, and scoring of teacher certification tests that are 100 percent aligned to state standards.

For information about what qualifies you to be a scorer in one of these fields, please visit our website : http://www.tx.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/GENRB_FacultyRecruit.html

Applications must be submitted through our Pearson system: https://survey.vovici.com/se.ashx?s=058F3B577D53F6BA

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Primary Location: US-TX-San Antonio

Work Locations: US-TX-San Antonio-19500 Bulverde 19500 Bulverde Road San Antonio 78259

Job: Project/Temporary Workforce

Organization: Assessments School

Employee Status: Casual/Seasonal

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Oct 24, 2018

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Part-time Temporary

Req ID: 1814407

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

We are searching for a Senior Sleep Lab Technologist — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll perform sleep studies and documents results according to facility policy and procedures.

You will also perform procedures appropriate to their competence and credentials. Lastly, you will be conducting night time sleep studies.

Think you've got what it takes?

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient-centered neurodiagnostic sleep studies • Communicates effectively with peers and interdisciplinary team• Troubleshoots equipment and reports all equipment repairs as soon as the need is detected to manager, Biomedical Engineering, vendor, or other appropriate and authorized individuals• Seeks exposure to educational opportunities to enhance professional growth and technical knowledge related to sleep related disease and neurodiagnostic practice

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED• Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program) sleep program• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support• RPSGT - Reg Polysomnographic Technology Board of Registered Polysomnographic• Technologists (BRPT)• RST - Registered Sleep Technologist American Board of Sleep Medicine• 2 years of experience in pediatric polysomnography (sleep studies)

Company Profile

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus is Houston's first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city's most rapidly growing communities in the area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas. Located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, our 515,007-square-foot hospital houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, four operating rooms, 16-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services including MRI and CT scans, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab and a full-scale pharmacy.

To join our community of 13,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.

Assessors - ES Sacramento

Description

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small.

The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson is a leader in the development, administration, and scoring of teacher certification tests that are 100 percent aligned to state standards.

We are currently in need of CSET Social Science/CEOE History scorers.

Sessions for Social Science are generally once a month and last 2 days in length. We also offer History single day sessions.

Preferred degree in Social Science or History and hold a Single Subject credential in Social Science.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• hold a Single Subject Teaching Credential corresponding to the content field, have at least three years of teaching experience, and be teaching or have taught within the last three years;

• OR be an instructor in a California institution of higher education who, in the last three years, has taught classes corresponding to the content field;

• OR have served as a Single Subject Assessments for Teaching scorer in the content field;

• OR have continuing experience as a scorer in the content field after having met one of the above qualifications;

• OR have an authorization to teach in California public schools in the corresponding content field;

• OR hold a graduate degree in the content field;

• OR hold a bachelor's degree and have several years' professional experience in the content field;

• OR hold a bachelor's degree and/or master's degree and be a graduate student currently teaching courses in the content field;

• OR have served as a CTC-approved member of the appropriate CSET test development and/or standard setting panel;

• OR be a CTC-approved scorer

Primary Location: US-CA-Sacramento

Work Locations: US-CA-Sacramento-1224 N Market 1224 N Market Blvd Sacramento 95834

Job: Project/Temporary Workforce

Organization: Assessments School

Employee Status: Casual/Seasonal

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Dec 11, 2018

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Part-time Temporary

Req ID: 1816001

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Temporary Content Specialist

Description

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Basic Purpose and Objectives:

Guide and supervise scoring directors assigned to projects.

Ensure that customers' scoring decisions are applied consistently to all student responses. Area's of focus include History, Math, and Social Studies.

Overall Functions and Responsibilities:

• Works with PSC project manager to complete quality management plans, range-finding plans, and other project documentation, as required.

• Plans content hours and completes the Content Specialist Planning Document for assigned projects.

• Identifies potential scoring directors from the pool of scoring supervisors. Guides, trains, and develops scoring directors and supervisors for future content roles.

• Conducts interventions and coaches scoring directors as needed.

• Completes Scoring Director Feedback Forms and provides timely feedback to scoring directors, PSC scoring managers.

• Works with scoring directors to create online training modules for assigned projects.

• Reviews training sets and annotations and provides feedback to scoring directors.

• Ensures proper documentation of, sign-off on, and archival of all scoring decisions and final training materials.

• Guides scoring directors in completing project item evaluations (e.g., for field tests) and reviews them prior to submission to customers.

• Monitors reports across grades and items to verify quality expectations are met and project completes on time. Works with scoring directors to address quality issues, and communicates plans/issues to content manager and project manager.

• Obtains, analyzes, and reports on information concerning the strengths and weaknesses of scoring performance. Performs/participates in root-cause analysis, identifies inefficiencies, and recommends and implements improvements as necessary.

• Attends all relevant project status and customer meetings and compiles appropriate reports on assigned activities as requested.

• Functions as primary customer contact for oral and written communication involving content for assigned project.

• Performs the role of scoring director when necessary.

• May be asked to support new bids and proposals within the PSC by analyzing customer requirements and providing insight on time and cost estimates for content-related activities.

• May be asked to mentor or advise other projects' content specialists and/or scoring directors..

• May be asked to review and edit work of other projects' content specialists and/or scoring directors.

• May assist PSC project manager in project-specific budget/cost estimate process.

• Ensures that quality records are compiled and archived in accordance with Control of Records.

Working Conditions

Office environment that is safe and favorable to good working conditions.

May work in warehouse conditions on occasion.

Ability to travel and work evening and/or weekend shifts as necessary is required.

Qualifications

Education, Skills and Knowledge

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.

• Excellent communication interpersonal skills (including phone skills for distributed projects and customer/program team meetings).

• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write accurate and effective scorer training and to teach and coach content staff to write quality annotations, scoring decisions and other content-/project-related documentation.

• Strong content-specific knowledge and the ability to develop, coach, and provide feedback to content staff assigned to projects

• Clear understanding of scoring concepts such as frequency distribution, validity, calibration and other industry terminology, as well as the ability to apply that knowledge to scoring situations.

• Strong computer skills, including use of common Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to handle multiple computer applications simultaneously.

• Ability to supervise large groups.

• Strong initiative and organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task and make sound business decisions under tight deadlines.

• Ability to maintain a confidential work environment.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Scoring Director or (5) years Scoring Supervisor in open-ended scoring preferred.

• Background/experience in educational measurement, including knowledge of common scoring industry practices.

• Experience directing both regional and distributed supervisors and scoring directors.

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of ePEN scoring reports, ability to manage data, and ability to drive scoring management decisions and continuous improvement.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Primary Location: US-VA-Norfolk

Work Locations: US-VA-Norfolk-5360 Robin Hood 5360 Robin Hood Road 3rd Floor Norfolk 23513

Job: Professional Development

Organization: Assessments School

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Dec 4, 2018

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Full-time Temporary

Req ID: 1815906

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• The MT shall perform medical technology duties and manage patient's needs as described in the (PD), identified by the Service Unit and as directed by Supervisor.
• Serves as a Medical Technologist in the Clinical Laboratory of the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), of the Shiprock Service Unit IHS, with the duties of performing a variety of standardized routine and specialized procedures in the areas of Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Send Outs specimen processing and Specimen Accessioning. Medical Technologist will need to be proficient with the hospital information system, RPMS (Resource Patient Management System), and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) which are the method of processing patient specimen and reporting patient test results.
• Provision of full range of Laboratory care to patients seen at NNMC including laboratory testing, maintenance of diagnostic equipment, operates automated equipment and performs complex manual procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood bank, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Phlebotomy, performing quality controls, to include manual cell counts, type and screen, type and cross, DAT, Rhogam, gram stains and other diagnostics required by the laboratory supervisor.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot the Automated Urine analyzer iChem Velocity and the IQ200 Select, Sysmex XE5000, Sysmex XE-1000i, Stago Satellite, Quick Slide Plus wright stainer, Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity, BioRad D10, BacT Alert 3D with Observa, Vitek 2 Compact and the Chemistry Vitros 5600.
• Capable of performing phlebotomy on various age-groups: (infants to geriatric ages) and familiar with requirements and equipment for each age group, such as finger sticks, heel sticks and venipuncture with different needle gauges, knowledge of appropriate specimen type to collect for various tests.
• Performs required recordkeeping procedures and reports discrepancies to appropriate technologist or supervisor for patient results, demographics, QC, QA, and performance improvement.
• Performs start up, shut-down, daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly preventative maintenance procedures on analyzers and other testing procedures on instrumentation in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology as assigned or instructed.
• Performs Quality Control procedures on analyzers and manual test methods as required; performs semi-annual Calibration verification studies and Method Comparison Studies as assigned; analyzes and monitors significant trends, troubleshoots analyzer problems. Identifies and recognizes technical and instrumental causes of problems.
• Recognizes factors which can adversely affect specimens, procedures, and results and is capable of determining whether procedures, specimens, or results have been affected, then performs corrective action as needed (including sequestering patient samples and retesting after the analyzer issues have been resolved).
• Assures preparation of tests for all patients, including performing the test calibrations and calibration verification studies as needed. Checks specimens, prepares reagents, and maintains adequate supplies.
• Electronically enters or writes clinical reports and descriptions of laboratory care.
• Reorders as appropriate under direction of supervisor or technologist.
• Examines all patients lab work, reviews all testing (lab) and requests or performs diagnostic tests and refers tests to internal and external Laboratory facilities.
• Completes all tests requested by physicians and refers out when needed.
• Makes note of all assessments and records results.
• Reports results to appropriate individuals, calls critical values to appropriate individuals and recognizes the need for timely reporting of laboratory data and shipment of products and specimens.
• Follows the Laboratory Department policies and procedures and Clinical practice guidelines when relevant.
• Follows federal licensing, accreditation and regulating body standards from organizations such as CMS, TJC, CLIA and IHS; and any other agency to which the facility is accountable.
• Provides specialty laboratory services to patients at NNMC and works as a team with other lab personnel and the medical staff. Interacts in a professional manner with patients and co-workers.
• Knowledge of medical technology principles, concepts and methodology sufficient to perform a broad range of tests, including some complex and non- routine analysis covered by procedure manuals and run quality controls, etc.
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to perform routine calculations. Knowledge of CLIA high complexity tests (i.e., body fluid cell counts, manual differentials, type and screens, cross matching, antibody identification, gram stains etc.).
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to operate, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on available instrumentation under supervision of technologist.
• Knowledge of technical, physiologic, and mechanical indicators of malfunctions sufficient to correct minor problems, to troubleshoot, and to notify technologist of major testing problems.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide laboratory testing to a wide range of age groups (neonate - geriatric).
• Knowledge and ability to assess laboratory data and interpret the data to meet the relative needs of each specific age group.
• Must have knowledge and be proficient with the RPMS/EHR as all laboratory work revolves around the hospital and laboratory information system.

• The MT shall have proof of completion (e.g., copy of diploma and transcripts) of a Bachelor's of Science degree in Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or a primary science (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.).
• The MT shall have a minimum of twelve (12) months of Clinical Laboratory experience as a Generalist Medical Technologist, performing CLIA high complexity work in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, and Urinalysis sections of the Core Laboratory.

• All medical technologists shall hold a current (non-expired) certification as a Medical Technologist, or Medical Lab Scientist, or as Clinical Lab Scientist by the appropriate agency (i.e., ASCP, AMT, MB certification, etc.).
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License. If required by the position, the Contractor shall possess a valid state driver's license throughout the term of this contract.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS}

• Practice general hospital safety, infection control, aseptic and sterile techniques for safe handling of sharps, electrical equipment, and blood or blood products, to include cleaning of work areas and equipment.
• Participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel phlebotomists ensuring compliance with standards of care and practice.
• Ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits.
• Possess/maintain proper certification and skills to perform required duties within regulatory compliance and with minimal oversight.
• Complete applicable documentation to include manual and computer methods.
• Review laboratory request slips for completeness and identify discrepancies.
• Adhere to and maintain a system of supply inventory management with unit supply custodian to ensure adequate stock levels of consumable supplies are available within Laboratory to minimize waste and ensure uninterrupted services.
• Ensure all MTF equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift.
• Ensures preventative maintenance and routine cleaning are performed.
• Be productive and perform duties with minimal supervisory direction.

• Phlebotomists shall perform a wide range of procedures involved in the collection of blood with minimal supervision.
• These procedures involve assembling required equipment, locating an accessible vein, disinfecting the area, performing venipuncture, treating the puncture site, labeling blood containers, and managing patient or donor reactions.
• Greets and interviews patients.
• Receive and interpret laboratory request slips, review
• request slips for required information, and determine the fitness of the patient for tests requested by the healthcare provider/physician (i.e., fasting state, liquid intake, medication, dietary instruction). Ensure specimens are collected in the amount and type of specimen required (e.g., with or without a particular anticoagulant) for each laboratory test.
• Enter laboratory orders into
• Composite Health Care System (CHCS).
• Perform timed blood collection procedures, such as glucose tolerance tests.
• Utilizes glucose point of care glucometer which provides immediate glucose results in evaluating the patient’s condition before administering the glucose load.
• Collect blood specimens from ambulatory or bed patients via venipuncture, finger, or infant heel stick, as appropriate, using standardized procedures.
• For venipuncture specimens, this entails the application of a tourniquet, selection of the proper vein, disinfection of the puncture site, and entering the vein using a sterile blood collection and vacutainer.
• The blood collection may require the use of a lancet, capillary tube, pipette, or glass slide for blood smears.
• Dress the skin puncture site after blood collection.
• Carefully observe the patient for any sign or symptoms of physiological reactions after blood collection and take appropriate first aid measures to prevent injury and stabilize the patient.
• Verifies specimen labels, properly label collected blood specimens with appropriate patient identification information, and deliver specimens to the Laboratory’s Central Operations section within the established specified time frame.
• Provide immediate care to patients by recognizing adverse reactions to procedures and instituting immediate corrective measures.
• Mentors Phase II laboratory students and medical technology interns in phlebotomy. Perform applicable documentation.
• Maintain blood collection tray in a clean, hygienic state and replenish blood collection supplies as needed. Maintain supply levels for drawing stations and shelves on a daily basis.
• Perform clerical duties in Laboratory Central Operations. Answer telephones, look up test results in the laboratory computer, and fax test results to ordering healthcare providers/physicians.
• Process patient demographic data into the laboratory automated data system (i.e. CHCS or manual system).
• Identifies and corrects patient data errors.
• Verifies physician, patient information, ward and clinic locations, and provider codes for entering accession information into the computer terminal, and work with wards, clinics, and other medical personnel to resolve missing or incorrect data.
• Receive telephone calls and visitors to the laboratory.
• Determine nature of call or visit.
• Direct callers or visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Personally, provide the information requested when routine or procedural matters of the laboratory are involved.
• Apply established guidelines concerning the release of information on test results, adhering to the provision to the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

• Phlebotomists a minimum of five years of phlebotomy experience within the previous 60 months.
• Certified phlebotomy technicians with less than five years of laboratory experience would be considered if prior military service National Guard, Reserve or internship at this facility.

• Phlebotomists shall have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and have completed a phlebotomy course or equivalent on-the-job-training (OJT).

• Phlebotomists shall be certified (registered) (Phlebotomists) IAW an approved certifying agency (e.g., ASCP, NCA, AMT). Phlebotomists must provide proof of board certification prior to providing services to the 81 MDG and maintain their certification throughout their employment.

Retired Educators & Administrators - ES

Description

If you are looking to stay involved in the education community, we have the job for you! We are seeking retired educators and administrators (preferably ones who also have Superintendent experience), to work on a temporary basis as professional scorers in our scoring facility.

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small.

The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson is a leader in the development, administration, and scoring of teacher certification tests that are 100 percent aligned to state standards.

Qualifications

CPACE, an individual must EITHER:

• hold a Preliminary, Clear, or Life Administrative Services Credential;

• have a minimum of three (3) years of current or recent experience as an Administrator in California; AND

• be recommended by the individual's immediate supervisor of the California public school district or county office of education where the individual currently or most recently acted as an Administrator;

OR

• have a minimum of three (3) years of current or recent teaching experience as a faculty member of a Commission-approved program of professional preparation in administrative services or as a provider of a Commission-approved administrative services internship program; AND

• be recommended by an administrator of the Commission-approved preparation program in which the individual teaches or most recently taught.

AEPA Administrator Fields:

• Administrator certificate in specified field, AND

• Current or recent experience as an administrator in public schools, OR

• Current or recent teacher education faculty specializing in specified field., OR

• Certification in specified field, AND

• Current or recent experience in public schools, OR

• Current or recent education faculty specializing in specified field

CEOE Oklahoma subject area test (OSAT) Administrator examinations, a Scorermust:

• hold an Administrative Services credential, AND

• have current or recent experience as an administrator in a public school, OR

• have current or recent experience as a teacher education faculty with a teacher preparation program, OR

• hold certification in specified field (School Counselor and School Psychologist)

Primary Location: US-CA-Sacramento

Work Locations: US-CA-Sacramento-1224 N Market 1224 N Market Blvd Sacramento 95834

Job: Project/Temporary Workforce

Organization: Assessments School

Employee Status: Casual/Seasonal

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Nov 26, 2018

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Part-time Temporary

Req ID: 1815319

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center – Webster, TX

Nurse Tech (CNA) – Cardiovascular Intermediate Medical Unit

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, a 610-bed facility in the heart of Bay Area Houston, was founded in 1972. We are committed to the care and improvement of human life. From fragile newborns to complex cardiovascular patients, we ensure Bay Area residents receive the best available healthcare in their own community.

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center is currently looking for a Nurse Tech (CNA) – Cardiovascular Intermediate Medical Unit

Responsibilities:

• Performs clerical and patient care functions in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Responsible for informing the R.N of patient activities and/or changes in condition.

• Routinely performs heel sticks for laboratory specimens.

• Is accountable for maintaining and improving own job knowledge and skills.

• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the hospital.

• Stocking supplies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the State of Texas required.

• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

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Due to rapid expansion, Avella of Houston is seeking a pharmacist to manage workflow and oversee sterile compounding by pharmacy technicians and ensure adherence with company policies and procedures by all cleanroom personnel. (This is a Second shift position however, training will be during day time hours.)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The pharmacist will supervise all cleanroom personnel including but not limited to pharmacy technicians and pharmacy clerks. Pharmacist is ultimately responsible for all clean room activity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hours will be 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM Monday-Friday; but due to the nature of our work, working beyond the scheduled end time is often necessary to complete a production batch and can be required with little or no notice. Possible Saturday / Sunday shifts may be scheduled to meet business needs

• Ensuring a Passing result on all initial and on-going validations

• Responsible for ensuring the following are being completed as described in SOP

• All clean room employees perform the following washing and gowning,

• Ensuring pharmacy technicians operate all compounding equipment accurately,

• Cleaning of hood and clean room areas are completed thoroughly and appropriate aseptic technique is performed by pharmacy technicians at all times

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy

• Pharmacy license from Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing

• ACPE IV certified

• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, abbreviations, symbols, pharmaceutical calculations

(Must pass calculations exam)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attention to detail with accurate and timely completion of batches

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, supervise support staff and ensure efficient work flow

• Willingness to be a team player and promote a positive team environment

• Must possess a professional appearance and possess excellent communication skills

• Understands and adheres to all company policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures; applies new SOPs when updated

• Minimum 6 months working in an IV compounding environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical demands and work environment are characteristic of a registered 503B facility with many regulations including but not limited to the following:

• Must be able to stand for entire shift while in the clean room

• Lift and / or move up to 30 lbs

• Occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals

• No makeup, nail polish, fake nails, hair gel, hair spray, perfume/cologne or jewelry or cell phones inside clean room

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) bring dedicated scrubs in an enclosed bag, change into scrubs in locker room prior to starting shift. (Must wear socks and flat, closed toed, closed heel shoes)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform essential functions

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. (sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Key Words: Pharmacist, 503B, compounding, ACPE IV Certified