Children's Hospital Colorado Jobs (9)

Clinical Assistant

Children's Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs, CO
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Additional Information

Department : CSH NICU

Hours per week : 36, eligible for benefits

Shift : Day Shift, Three 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays per unit guidelines

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • CERTIFICATION(S) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association is required.

Designation as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), and / or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is required.

LICENSURE Current Colorado state CNA license or Current Colorado state Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or A-EMT or EMT-Intermediate Proof of successful completion of health assessment and nursing foundation courses, in addition to basic medical / surgical clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program may be considered in lieu of designation as a CNA, MA and / or EMT.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

  • a.) Neonate -
  • b.) Infancy - >

30 days to 1yr

c.) Toddlers - >

1yr to 3yrs

d.) Pre-Schoolers - >

3yrs to 5yrs

e.) School age - >

5yrs to 13yrs

f.) Adolescent - >

13yrs to 18yrs

g.) Adult - >

18yrs to 65yrs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

  • Attends to the individual needs of patients, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, providing comfort and communicating patient needs with other members of the healthcare team.
  • Performs various tasks as assigned, including checking vital signs, weighing patients, applying creams / ointments, applying / changing dressings and collecting specimens.
  • Meets patient needs by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests;

and reporting observations of the patient to healthcare team members.

  • Serves as a conduit between patients and other healthcare providers by recording and communicating all issues to medical team members.
  • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  • Stores and prepares rooms and medical equipment for patient and healthcare team member use.
  • Participates in departmental committees and projects as assigned.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines : Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.

Complexity : Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.

Decision Making : Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases.

Brings non-routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.

Communications : Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received : Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction.

Work product is subject to continual review.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

Body Movement : Will frequently stand / walk up to 12 hours per day. Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing.

Will frequently sit up to 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings.

Back and Upper Body (lifting and carrying) : Will occasionally lift / force exerted up to 35 pounds / 16 kilos

Vision : Constantly uses sight in performance for daily job duties.

Hearing : Constantly uses hearing in performance for daily job duties.

Others : Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. While transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and / or bear the full weight of a patient.

Work Environment

  • Exposure : Exposure to blood / body fluid : Regular / Frequent.
  • Exposure : Exposure to cold / heat : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to infectious diseases : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to dampness : Occasional.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Makes decisions under pressure.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Manages stress appropriately.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Works with others effectively.
Full-time
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Medical Assistant

Children's Hospital Colorado Denver, CO
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Additional Information

Department : Cardiology

Hours per week : 40, eligible for benefits

Shift : Four, ten-hour shifts 7a-530p, M-F

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited / certified Medical Assistant program required.
  • CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR required.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFC CARE

  • a.) Neonate -
  • b.) Infancy - >

30 days to 1yr

c.) Toddlers - >

1yr to 3yrs

d.) Pre-Schoolers - >

3yrs to 5yrs

e.) School age - >

5yrs to 13yrs

f.) Adolescent - >

13yrs to 18yrs

g.) Adult - >

18yrs to 65yrs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and / or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes;

arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Conducts quality checks.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and / or recording medical history; taking vital signs;

confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Reports areas of concern to next care provider.

  • Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens;
  • performing basic testing; disposing of contaminated supplies; cleaning or preparing for sterilization of medical instruments;

administering medications per policy and procedures; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies and other duties within scope.

  • Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinic flow by coordinating with providers, and monitoring patient flow.
  • Provides phlebotomy.
  • Completes lab test follow up and medical record documentation.
  • Prepares and completes medical record for visit by recording patient information, treatment, and test results. Assists with patient MyChart enrollment.
  • Participates in the standardized education of patients through written instructions and answering questions as directed by provider.
  • Independently initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations.
  • Provides general office support including phone and fax management.
  • Serves as the preceptor for new staff, including orientation, education, skill validation, tracking, assessment and monitoring progress.
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
  • Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.

Other Information

COMPETENCIES

ADAPTABILITY - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g.

people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.

  • APPLIED LEARNING - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
  • BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
  • COLLABORATING - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
  • COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message;

listening actively to others.

CUSTOMER ORIENTATION - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action;

implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce;

recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large.

  • DECISION MAKING - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information;
  • choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions;

taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior;

leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results.

  • MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
  • MANAGING WORK - Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
  • PLANNING & ORGANIZING - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
  • RESOLVING CONFLICTS - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals;

using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

STRESS TOLERANCE - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity);

handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Must have proficient computer skills.

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines : Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.

Complexity : Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.

Decision Making : Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases.

Brings non-routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.

Communications : Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received : Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction.

Work product is subject to continual review.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

  • Will frequently stand / walk up to 12 hours per day.
  • Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing.
  • Will frequently sit up to 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings.
  • Will occasionally lift / force exerted up to 100 pounds.
  • Constantly uses sight in performance for daily job duties.
  • Constantly uses hearing in performance for daily job duties.
  • Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. Exposure to unsteady or falling patient : In the course of transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and / or bear the full weight of a patient.

Work Environment

  • Exposure : Exposure to blood / body fluid : Regular / Frequent.
  • Exposure : Exposure to heights : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to infectious diseases : Frequent.
  • Exposure : Exposure to lung irritations : Occasional.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Independent discretion / decision making.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Makes decisions under pressure.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Manages stress appropriately.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Works with others effectively
Full-time
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Clinical Assistant Seasonal NICU

Children's Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs, CO
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Additional Information

Department : CSH NICU

Hours per week : Variable

Shift : Day shift - Requires working a minimum of 1-2 shifts a week in December - January and May - August. During February, March, April, September, October, and November the requirement is 2 shifts per month.

Weekends and holiday shifts per unit guidelines.

Qualifications

Education : High school diploma or equivalent is required. Nursing students with a CNA license preferred

Certification(s) :

  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association is required.
  • Designation as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), and / or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is required.
  • Proof of successful completion of health assessment and nursing foundation courses, in addition to basic medical / surgical clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program may be considered in lieu of designation as a CNA, MA and / or EMT.

Licensure : Current Colorado state CNA license or Current Colorado state Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or A-EMT or EMT-Intermediate

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

  • Neonate -
  • Infancy - >

30 days to 1yr

Toddlers - >

1yr to 3yrs

Pre-Schoolers - >

3yrs to 5yrs

School age - >

5yrs to 13yrs

Adolescent - >

13yrs to 18yrs

Adult - >

18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

  • Attends to the individual needs of patients, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, providing comfort and communicating patient needs with other members of the healthcare team.
  • Performs various tasks as assigned, including checking vital signs, weighing patients, applying creams / ointments, applying / changing dressings and collecting specimens.
  • Meets patient needs by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests;

and reporting observations of the patient to healthcare team members.

  • Serves as a conduit between patients and other healthcare providers by recording and communicating all issues to medical team members.
  • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  • Stores and prepares rooms and medical equipment for patient and healthcare team member use.
  • Participates in departmental committees and projects as assigned.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL

  • Guidelines : Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.
  • Complexity : Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.
  • Decision Making : Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases.

Brings non-routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.

  • Communications : Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
  • Supervision Received : Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction.

Work product is subject to continual review.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

Body Movement : Will frequently stand / walk up to 12 hours per day. Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing.

Will frequently sit up to 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings.

  • Back and Upper Body (lifting and carrying) : Will occasionally lift / force exerted up to 35 pounds / 16 kilos
  • Vision : Constantly uses sight in performance for daily job duties.
  • Hearing : Constantly uses hearing in performance for daily job duties.
  • Others : Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. While transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and / or bear the full weight of a patient.

Work Environment

  • Exposure : Exposure to blood / body fluid : Regular / Frequent.
  • Exposure : Exposure to cold / heat : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to infectious diseases : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to dampness : Occasional.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Makes decisions under pressure.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Manages stress appropriately.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Works with others effectively.
Part-time
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Medical Assistant

Children's Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs, CO
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Additional Information

Department : Briargate OP Specialty Care

Hours per week : 20, eligible for benefits

Shift : Monday-Friday, hours vary

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited / certified Medical Assistant program.
  • EQUIVALENCY An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may substitute for graduation from a Medical Assistant program and the Medical Assistant certification.
  • CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFC CARE

  • a.) Neonate -
  • b.) Infancy - >

30 days to 1yr

c.) Toddlers - >

1yr to 3yrs

d.) Pre-Schoolers - >

3yrs to 5yrs

e.) School age - >

5yrs to 13yrs

f.) Adolescent - >

13yrs to 18yrs

g.) Adult - >

18yrs to 65yrs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and / or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes;

arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Conducts quality checks.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and / or recording medical history; taking vital signs;

confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Reports areas of concern to next care provider.

  • Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens;
  • performing basic testing; disposing of contaminated supplies; cleaning or preparing for sterilization of medical instruments;

administering medications per policy and procedures; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies and other duties within scope.

  • Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinic flow by coordinating with providers, and monitoring patient flow.
  • Provides phlebotomy.
  • Completes lab test follow up and medical record documentation.
  • Prepares and completes medical record for visit by recording patient information, treatment, and test results. Assists with patient MyChart enrollment.
  • Participates in the standardized education of patients through written instructions and answering questions as directed by provider.
  • Independently initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations.
  • Provides general office support including phone and fax management.
  • Serves as the preceptor for new staff, including orientation, education, skill validation, tracking, assessment and monitoring progress.
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
  • Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.

Other Information

COMPETENCIES

ADAPTABILITY - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g.

people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.

  • APPLIED LEARNING - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
  • BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
  • COLLABORATING - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
  • COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message;

listening actively to others.

CUSTOMER ORIENTATION - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action;

implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce;

recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large.

  • DECISION MAKING - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information;
  • choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions;

taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior;

leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results.

  • MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
  • MANAGING WORK - Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
  • PLANNING & ORGANIZING - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
  • RESOLVING CONFLICTS - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals;

using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

STRESS TOLERANCE - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity);

handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Must have proficient computer skills.

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines : Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.

Complexity : Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.

Decision Making : Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases.

Brings non-routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.

Communications : Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received : Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction.

Work product is subject to continual review.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

  • Will frequently stand / walk up to 12 hours per day.
  • Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing.
  • Will frequently sit up to 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings.
  • Will occasionally lift / force exerted up to 100 pounds.
  • Constantly uses sight in performance for daily job duties.
  • Constantly uses hearing in performance for daily job duties.
  • Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. Exposure to unsteady or falling patient : In the course of transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and / or bear the full weight of a patient.

Work Environment

  • Exposure : Exposure to blood / body fluid : Regular / Frequent.
  • Exposure : Exposure to heights : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to infectious diseases : Frequent.
  • Exposure : Exposure to lung irritations : Occasional.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Independent discretion / decision making.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Makes decisions under pressure.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Manages stress appropriately.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Works with others effectively
Part-time
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Respiratory Therapist

Children's Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs, CO
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Additional Information

Department : CSH Respiratory Care

Hours per week : 36, eligible for benefits

Shift : 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays will be required.

Qualifications

Education : Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy / Care is required at the time of hire. Bachelor’s degree in preferred.

Experience : Minimum of one (1) year experience delivering respiratory therapy / care

Certification(s) :

Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire if working in Medical / Surgical and / or Emergency Department

Achievement and maintenance of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed as a Neonatal / Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (RRT-NPS) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) if working in an Ambulatory setting preferred.

Licensure(s) : State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Respiratory Therapist license

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

  • Neonate -
  • Infancy - >

30 days to 1yr

Toddlers - >

1yr to 3yrs

Pre-Schoolers - >

3yrs to 5yrs

School age - >

5yrs to 13yrs

Adolescent - >

13yrs to 18yrs

Adult - >

18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • In an Ambulatory setting, performs all Respiratory diagnostics to include but not limited to Pulmonary Function Testing (spirometry, lung volumes, helium-dilution, DLCO), Bronchoprovocation-Exercise Induced and Methacholine Challenges), Impulse oscillometry, Bronchoscopy Assist, Respiratory Education / care coordination.
  • Role models and coaches patient and family care needs through assessing changes in patient outcomes / clinic needs in the provision of care, within scope of practice.
  • Identifies and works to removes barriers in order to promote communication and advocacy of patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient / family learning needs to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized care and education for patients / families.
  • Follows departmental or organizational practices and procedures that support effective teamwork.
  • Participates in safety and quality of care projects and disseminates and incorporates into team setting.
  • Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
  • Integrates best current evidence with clinical knowledge and patient / family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.
  • Identifies need for and / or participates in the development or revision of organizational or departmental policies, procedures or practice guidelines in comparison with evidence based clinical practice.
  • Communicates the standard of care practices from applicable professional organization and / or association.
  • Identifies gaps in best practice and participates in the implementation of unit, division or organizational quality improvement;

and participates with the interdisciplinary team to improve quality and safety outcomes.

  • Analyzes information and technology of patient, unit or organization outcomes to partner and foster communication, clinical decision making, error prevention, and care coordination.
  • Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
  • Maintains membership of a respiratory or professional healthcare organization as required to maintain credential.
  • Participates in education by precepting and educating orientees, students, peers.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL

  • Guidelines : Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.
  • Complexity : Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy. Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
  • Decision Making : Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
  • Communications : Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
  • Supervision Received : Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.

Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.

Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

Body Movement : Will frequently stand / walk up to 12 hours per day. Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing.

Will frequently sit up to 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings.

  • Back and Upper Body (lifting and carrying) : Will occasionally lift / force exerted up to 35 pounds / 16 kilos.
  • Vision : Constantly uses sight in performance for daily job duties.
  • Hearing : Constantly uses hearing in performance for daily job duties.
  • Others : Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. Exposure to unsteady or falling patient : In the course of transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and / or bear the full weight of a patient.

Work Environment

  • Exposure : Exposure to blood / body fluid : Regular / Frequent.
  • Exposure : Exposure to heights : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to infectious diseases : Frequent.
  • Exposure : Exposure to lung irritations : Occasional.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Independent discretion / decision making.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Makes decisions under pressure.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Manages stress appropriately.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Works with others effectively.
Full-time
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Sous Chef

Children's Hospital Colorado Denver, CO
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Additional Information

Department : Food Services

Hours per week : 40, eligible for benefits

Shift : DG

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent
  • EXPERIENCE One (1) year of related experience.
  • EQUIVALENCY Three years of relevant work experience in lieu of High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

No direct patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Follows complex recipes for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, serving soups, meats, and vegetables
  • Under minimal supervision, independently performs advanced cooking duties in preparing food items for customers. May serve customers at a station in the café
  • Assists leadership with the creation and preparation of specialty menu items
  • Assists production team in daily tasks, as needed
  • Train new and existing kitchen team members on the preparation, arrangement and plating of dishes per the current menu.

Train production cooks on special item preparation

  • Structures the day to day operations of the food production and assists in the supervision of the staff; serves as a liaison with leadership
  • Ensures that stock rotation is followed and all store rooms / refrigerated items and freezers are in order.
  • Ensures that all production food items in coolers and freezers, as well as dry goods, are labeled and dated correctly.
  • Ensures all recipes are followed and quality is consistent and HACCP guidelines are followed.
  • Ensures that the storage of food meets company and health and safety requirements.
  • Ensures that staff is in proper uniform and personal hygiene requirements are met. Cleans and sanitizes workstations.
  • Assist with pricing of special menu items.
  • Provides guidance, resources, and knowledge on culinary trends for growth of the department.

Other Information

SCOPE & LEVEL

Communications : Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received : Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.

Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.

Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Physical Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Audio-Visual : Color Discrimination : Good

Audio-Visual : Depth Perception : Good

Audio-Visual : Far Vision : Good

Audio-Visual : Hearing : Good

Audio-Visual : Near Vision : Good

General Activity : Drive : 2-4 hrs. per day

General Activity : Sit : 1-2 hrs. per day

General Activity : Stand / Walk : 6-8 hrs. per day

Motion : Bend : 1 / 3 or more of time

Motion : Carry : 1 / 3 or more of time

Motion : Climb : 1 / 3 or more of time

Motion : Crawl : 1 / 3 or more of time

Motion : Lift : 1 / 3 or more of time

Motion : Pull : 1 / 3 or more of time

Motion : Push : 1 / 3 or more of time

Motion : Reach : 1 / 3 or more of time

Motion : Squat / Crouch : 1 / 3 or more of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure : Exposure to cold / heat : Frequent.

Exposure : Exposure to dampness : Frequent.

Exposure : Exposure to heights : Occasional.

Mental and Emotional Requirements : Independent discretion / decision making.

Mental and Emotional Requirements : Makes decisions under pressure.

Mental and Emotional Requirements : Manages stress appropriately.

Mental and Emotional Requirements : Works with others effectively.

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Flight Nurse I

Children's Hospital Colorado Denver, CO
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Additional Information

Department : Flight Team

Hours per week : 36, eligible for benefits

Shift : Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays. 12 Hour shifts

Qualifications

  • Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Experience : Four Years Critical Care / ED Experience
  • Certification(s) : BLS / CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire;

Advanced Life Support Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 2 years of hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Licensure(s) : Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

  • Neonate -
  • Infancy - >

30 days to 1yr

Toddlers - >

1yr to 3yrs

Pre-Schoolers - >

3yrs to 5yrs

School age - >

5yrs to 13yrs

Adolescent - >

13yrs to 18yrs

Adult - >

18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Delivers patient and family centered care in a transport environment while incorporating developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care practices and methodologies.

Assesses and adjust therapies during transport in response to changes in patient outcomes.

  • Communicates and advocates patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of the implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient / family learning needs.
  • Build and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient / family care and education while minimizing risks to the patient during transitions of care.

Extends hospital resources into the referring communities through clinical care, education and outreach.

  • Researches, compiles, and analyzes data and prepares case records, reports, and correspondence to facilitate communication, clinical decision making, error prevention, and care coordination.
  • Collects, monitors, and reports on quality of care outcomes and measures; participates in continuous evaluation and improvement of internal quality and safety processes, procedures, and performance measures.
  • Ensures compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and best practices in order to minimize the risk of harm to patients and providers.

Ensures compliance with all safety rules and regulations while on ground and air transports

  • Researches, identifies, and implements evidence based practice to improve the quality of care provided to patients / families.
  • Provides informal leadership and resource expertise to other flight nurses, which includes mentoring and assistance with patients / families, completing peer evaluations, and providing emotional support.
  • Serves on department and hospital-wide committees and participates in or leads research or quality improvement projects as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

ADAPTABILITY - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g.

people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.

  • APPLIED LEARNING - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
  • BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
  • COLLABORATING - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
  • COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message;

listening actively to others.

CUSTOMER ORIENTATION - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action;

implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.

  • DECISION MAKING - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information;
  • choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions;

taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior;

leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results.

  • MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
  • MANAGING WORK - Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
  • PLANNING & ORGANIZING - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
  • RESOLVING CONFLICTS - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals;

using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

STRESS TOLERANCE - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity);

handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

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SCOPE & LEVEL

GUIDELINES : Advanced full performance professional level work that requires additional knowledge, education, training or experience.

Guidelines are generally in the form of stated objectives only with issues and factors largely undefined requiring the employee to exercise creativity and ingenuity in devising criteria, techniques, strategy, and methodologies for approaching assigned functions or projects.

COMPLEXITY : Duties performed involve concepts, theories, and concrete factors to be evaluated and weighed requiring a high degree of analytical ability, independent judgment, and decision-making.

Acts as a subject matter expert in the field of expertise.

  • DECISION MAKING : Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
  • COMMUNICATIONS : Contacts are of a remedial nature involving the resolution of problems and where some degree of discretion and judgment are required in carrying out a major program and / or function of the organization.
  • SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Work assignment is generally unstructured and employee is responsible for organizing complex, varied, and simultaneous coordination of several functions, programs, or projects in various stages of completion.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

  • Audio-Visual : Color Discrimination : Good
  • Audio-Visual : Color Discrimination : Good
  • Audio-Visual : Depth Perception : Good
  • Audio-Visual : Far Vision : Good
  • Audio-Visual : Hearing : Good
  • Audio-Visual : Near Vision : Good
  • General Activity : Stand / Walk : 4-6 hrs. per day
  • Motion : Bend : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Motion : Carry : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Motion : Climb : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Motion : Lift : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Motion : Pull : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Motion : Push : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Motion : Reach : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Motion : Squat / Crouch : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Others : Ability to travel to and navigate around worksites which may or may not meet ADA requirements.
  • Others : Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits.
  • Others : Able to provide services in all areas where newborn patients are served.
  • Others : May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients
  • Others : Must be able to tolerate temperature changes, smoke, fumes, and dust.
  • Others : Occupational Hazards - exposure to severe weather conditions; must be able to meet scheduling demands during all weather conditions
  • Others : Occupational Hazards - exposure to unsteady or falling patient : In the course of transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and / or bear the full weight of a patient
  • Weight Lifted / Force Exerted : More than 100 pounds : Up to 1 / 3 of time
  • Ability to maintain compliance with Children’s One annual physical fitness requirements that consists of a recurring physical testing of all flight crew members who maintain flight status.

The process involves completion of a pack test that requires staff to walk three miles within 45 minutes carrying a 20lb weighted vest.

Ability to maintain Children’s One weight requirement for flight status of230 lbs. This is measured with full uniform, equipment, coat and helmet as one would weigh in the aircraft with full uniform.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Exposure : Exposure to blood / body fluid : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to cold / heat : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to dampness : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to heights : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to infectious diseases : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to lung irritations : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to noise / vibration : Occasional.
  • Exposure : Exposure to skin irritations : Occasional.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Independent discretion / decision making.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Makes decisions under pressure.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Manages stress appropriately.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Works with others effectively.
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Guest Relations Associate

Children's Hospital Colorado Denver, CO
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Additional Information

Department : South Campus Administration

Hours per week : 24, eligible for benefits

Shift : Thursday and Friday 7 : 30a-8 : 00p

Qualifications

  • Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience : One year of administrative / clerical experience in a customer service environment.
  • Equivalency : A relevant Associates or Bachelors degree may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

No direct patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

  • Ensures every visitor completes mandatory health screening and is cleared to continue to proceed through facility; records health screening for all visitors in Visitor Management System.
  • Utilizes the Visitor Management System to verify visitor status and create visitor badges as appropriate.
  • Serves as an ambassador for CHCO by providing high level customer service support and assistance to patients, families, visitors and internal team members.

Models respect, courtesy, and professionalism at all times.

Adheres to and enforces expectations regarding visitors to the hospital as outlined in the Visitor Access Policy and Procedures document;

verifies authorized visitors in the medical record system (Epic) and begins patient registration process as applicable.

Provides first level de-escalation of difficult situations with patients, families, and visitors. Supports patient safety by adhering to and enforcing all infection control policies and safety guidelines;

keeps all immediate areas clean and organized.

Escorts all visitors to their destination.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL

  • Guidelines : Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience.
  • Complexity : Performs routine and / or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined.

Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified.

  • Decision Making : Duties assigned are primarily routine, repetitive, and restricted in intricacy with little or no discretion in how they are carried out.
  • Communications : Contacts with team members, clients or the public where factual information relative to the organization or its functions are received, relayed, or a service rendered according to established procedures or instructions.
  • Supervision Received : Under close supervision, the employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific line of work or general occupational area.

Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

  • Audio-Visual : Color Discrimination Fair
  • Audio-Visual : Depth Perception Fair
  • Audio-Visual : Near Vision : Good
  • Audio-Visual : Far Vision : Good
  • Audio Visual : Hearing : Good
  • Motion : Bend : Up to 1 / 3 of the time
  • Motion : Reach up to 1 / 3 of the time
  • Motion : Carry up to 1 / 3 of the time
  • Motion : Pull up to 1 / 3 of the time
  • Motion : Push up to 1 / 3 of the time
  • Weight Lifted / Force Exerted : Up to 10 lbs. or more, up to 1 / 3 of the time
  • General Activity : Stand / Walk up to 4hrs a day
  • General Activity : Sit up to 4hrs a day
  • Use of hands / feet : Precise Motion Function (or fine manipulation)

Work Environment

  • Exposure to cold / heat : Occasional.
  • Exposure to infectious diseases : Occasional.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Manages stress appropriately.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements : Works with others effectively
  • Equipment : telephone, computers, fax machines, copiers, reading reports / graphs
  • Exposure : Exposure to blood / body fluid : Occasional
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Clinical Social Worker

Children's Hospital Colorado Denver, CO
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Additional Information

Position Overview

A Front Row Seat to Innovation

At Children's Colorado, clinical social workers are a vital part of patient teams. Our clinical social workers have the knowledge and understanding needed to provide psychosocial services to children and families experiencing the difficulties associated with illness, hospitalization and outpatient care.

Our clinical social workers help patients and families understand diagnoses, process their feelings and emotions and understand the decisions that need to be made.

Looking to get your foot in the door within clinical social work? We also hire for entry level positions as well! Please review the qualifications below to determine your eligibility for this opportunity.

Annual Salary Range :

  • Clinical Social Worker : $29.84 to $44.77 (Based on hours worked and years of experience) / Hourly
  • Entry Level Clinical Social Worker : $26.72 to $40.07 (Based hours worked and previous experience) / Hourly

Eligible Incentives :

  • Day shift, up to $2,500 sign on bonus and relocation incentives available
  • Overnight shifts : Up to $20,000 sign on bonus and relocation incentives available

Hours per week :

Part time and Full time opportunities available

Shift :

  • There are a variety of shifts available for this role. Please identify your preferences in the questions within the application.
  • Please note, these positions are subject to on-call shifts and rotations as needed.

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Qualifications :

Clinical Social Worker :

Education : Master’s degree in Social Work

Experience : Equivalent of 1 years of full time work experience providing psycho-social assessment and interventions to patients and families.

Licensure(s) : Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Colorado (CO)

Entry Level :

Education : Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure(s) : Must be able to attain the licensed social worker (LSW) in the state of Colorado(CO) within 1 year of employment.

Job Highlights :

  • Develops and implements service / treatment interventions that provide a variety of services to meet patient / family needs.
  • Monitors progress, cooperation, and acceptance of services.
  • Develops a therapeutic relationship with the patients and families to assist with the social, financial, and psychological problems associated with hospitalization and / or outpatient treatment.
  • Conducts initial needs assessment to gather information on the patient / family’s medical, social, and financial history.
  • Serves as a liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams and external community agencies to identify, implement, and monitor treatment goals.
  • Facilitates staffing, care conferences, etc to coordinate care between the treatment team.
  • Compiles and prepares case records, reports, and documents that comply with state and federal standards in providing case notes, treatment plans, and evaluations.

Why Work with Us?

Total Rewards and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits : , 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, with 75+ tuition-free programs to help you advance your career.

Total Rewards package : Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance.

If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Loan Repayment : Children’s Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal

Here, it's different

At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That is in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation.

We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling : to heal every child who comes through our doors.

It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We have been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.

S. News & World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.

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