Parkland Health & Hospital System Jobs (6)

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care.

By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years.

Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Assists in the development and execution of public relations and community relations activities to promote the visibility and positive image of Parkland, its work and mission in the community as well as its marketing activities.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must have a Bachelor's degree in communications or equivalent.

Experience

Prefer one year of journalism, public relations and / or corporate communications experience.

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience for education and experience as stated above.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to include excellent writing skills for publication.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills, good organizational and decision making skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be sensitive to political, cultural and legal issues affecting hospital operation and be able to function independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

Contributes to proactive and reactive public relations activities to promote the visibility and positive image of Parkland, its work and mission in the community as well as marketing activities.

Could be assigned to media relations activities as needed.

• Serves as a resource and liaison to Administration, internal hospital system departments, physicians, hospital employees and patients, to provide oral and written communications support.
• Contributes to the development and dissemination of all Parkland publications, with special emphasis on internal and external publications.

Researches, develops story ideas and sources, writes and edits stories for marketing activities such as employee newsletters, magazines, promotional brochures and hospital annual report.

Assists with photography, design, printing and distribution of Parkland publications as required.

• Acts as a liaison for Parkland in community organizations, as appropriate, to ensure representation in the community and to make positive community contributions on Parkland's behalf.
• Assists in organization and execution of special events and promotion of communication activities to support Parkland’s overall mission and goals.
• Assists in department activities as required. Attends committee meetings, department directors' meetings and Board of Managers' meetings as a representative of the department.

Assists in tracking the department’s progress and successes.

Stays abreast of latest trends and advancements in corporate and medical communications field to maximize department productivity and effectiveness by attending Parkland seminars and workshops, reading professional journals, and participating in professional organizations.

Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

Identifies ways to improve department work processes and increase internal and external customer satisfaction with overall communications activities.

Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of Parkland’s overall public relations and communications goals.

Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the public relations area.

Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state / federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars / workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and / or maintaining certification or licensure.

Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care.

By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years.

Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Assists in the development and execution of public relations and community relations activities to promote the visibility and positive image of Parkland, its work and mission in the community as well as its marketing activities.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must have a Bachelor's degree in communications or equivalent.

Experience

Prefer one year of journalism, public relations and / or corporate communications experience.

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience for education and experience as stated above.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to include excellent writing skills for publication.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills, good organizational and decision making skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be sensitive to political, cultural and legal issues affecting hospital operation and be able to function independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

Contributes to proactive and reactive public relations activities to promote the visibility and positive image of Parkland, its work and mission in the community as well as marketing activities.

Could be assigned to media relations activities as needed.

• Serves as a resource and liaison to Administration, internal hospital system departments, physicians, hospital employees and patients, to provide oral and written communications support.
• Contributes to the development and dissemination of all Parkland publications, with special emphasis on internal and external publications.

Researches, develops story ideas and sources, writes and edits stories for marketing activities such as employee newsletters, magazines, promotional brochures and hospital annual report.

Assists with photography, design, printing and distribution of Parkland publications as required.

• Acts as a liaison for Parkland in community organizations, as appropriate, to ensure representation in the community and to make positive community contributions on Parkland's behalf.
• Assists in organization and execution of special events and promotion of communication activities to support Parkland’s overall mission and goals.
• Assists in department activities as required. Attends committee meetings, department directors' meetings and Board of Managers' meetings as a representative of the department.

Assists in tracking the department’s progress and successes.

Stays abreast of latest trends and advancements in corporate and medical communications field to maximize department productivity and effectiveness by attending Parkland seminars and workshops, reading professional journals, and participating in professional organizations.

Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

Identifies ways to improve department work processes and increase internal and external customer satisfaction with overall communications activities.

Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of Parkland’s overall public relations and communications goals.

Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the public relations area.

Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state / federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars / workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and / or maintaining certification or licensure.

Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care.

By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years.

Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Receives, records and dispatches service calls and requests to ensure that security and public safety needs at Parkland facilities are handled in a timely manner.

Minimum Specifications

Education

High school graduate or GED.

Experience

Prefer previous law enforcement experience.

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

None

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Must obtain within one year from date of hire or placement in role Basic Telecommunications Certification from the State of Texas.

Required Tests for Placement

None

Skills or Special Abilities

Must pass extensive background investigation.

Must pass a pre-employment polygraph.

Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking abilities.

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of personal computers.

Must have effective written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to make sound judgments.

Must remain calm and effectively respond during stressful and / or high pressure emergency situations.

Must deal with the public and fellow employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner.

Must be able to work flexible and rotating shifts to include nights and weekends and holidays.

Must be able to perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Receive, record, and process requests for service or assistance and radio dispatch officers to provide appropriate police response.

2. Operate National and State Criminal Information Network Systems. Maintain the confidentiality of all data entered or removed from the system including system activities.

3. Provide supervisors with information concerning access authorizations into hospital units, offices, and restricted parking areas to prevent unauthorized access by unauthorized persons.

4. Monitor Parkland Fire Alarm System. Dispatch appropriate responses ensuring safety and security of patients, visitors, employees and Parkland facilities.

5. Monitor Closed Circuit Television Systems observing internal and external locations of Parkland facilities ensuring the safety and security of all persons and facilities.

6. Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements and techniques used in police communication operations.

7. Maintain a working knowledge of current laws, policies, procedures, and regulations that impact or govern law enforcement and public safety.

8. Monitor and report Communications Center equipment malfunctions, inform supervision of problems and initiate repair requests to ensure equipment remains operational.

9. Accurately record and / or distribute police department confidential information requests to appropriate supervisory staff and administrative officials of the department as requested.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care.

By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years.

Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Receives, records and dispatches service calls and requests to ensure that security and public safety needs at Parkland facilities are handled in a timely manner.

Minimum Specifications

Education

High school graduate or GED.

Experience

Prefer previous law enforcement experience.

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

None

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Must obtain within one year from date of hire or placement in role Basic Telecommunications Certification from the State of Texas.

Required Tests for Placement

None

Skills or Special Abilities

Must pass extensive background investigation.

Must pass a pre-employment polygraph.

Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking abilities.

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of personal computers.

Must have effective written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to make sound judgments.

Must remain calm and effectively respond during stressful and / or high pressure emergency situations.

Must deal with the public and fellow employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner.

Must be able to work flexible and rotating shifts to include nights and weekends and holidays.

Must be able to perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Receive, record, and process requests for service or assistance and radio dispatch officers to provide appropriate police response.

2. Operate National and State Criminal Information Network Systems. Maintain the confidentiality of all data entered or removed from the system including system activities.

3. Provide supervisors with information concerning access authorizations into hospital units, offices, and restricted parking areas to prevent unauthorized access by unauthorized persons.

4. Monitor Parkland Fire Alarm System. Dispatch appropriate responses ensuring safety and security of patients, visitors, employees and Parkland facilities.

5. Monitor Closed Circuit Television Systems observing internal and external locations of Parkland facilities ensuring the safety and security of all persons and facilities.

6. Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements and techniques used in police communication operations.

7. Maintain a working knowledge of current laws, policies, procedures, and regulations that impact or govern law enforcement and public safety.

8. Monitor and report Communications Center equipment malfunctions, inform supervision of problems and initiate repair requests to ensure equipment remains operational.

9. Accurately record and / or distribute police department confidential information requests to appropriate supervisory staff and administrative officials of the department as requested.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care.

By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years.

Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Performs complex administrative office duties involving report generation, budgetary assistance and completing special projects in order to provide secretarial services typical to an executive staff level position.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Experience

Must have six years of secretarial experience.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must have excellent vocabulary skills and a demonstrated ability in English and grammar.
• Must be able to compose correspondence independently.
• Must be familiar with the operations of standard office equipment and healthcare terminology.
• Must be able to write effectively.
• Must be able to demonstrate good phone techniques and manners.
• Must be able to use sound judgment in making complex decisions.
• Prefer experience with Microsoft Access.

Responsibilities

• Researches, assembles, summarizes, and compiles data for complex reports and presentation in order to provide administrative support to assigned leader.
• Responsible for completing special projects as assigned.
• Interprets and maintains policies and procedures of assigned area and PHHS to contribute to consistency of operations.
• Handles all daily administrative inquiries, paperwork, and issues on an independent basis to ensure supervisor’s time is utilized more efficiently and effectively.
• Composes and types of non-routine correspondence, memoranda, and reports. Routes or answers routine and non-routine correspondence not requiring attention of assigned personnel.
• Screens and routes telephone calls, receives, and refers visitors, schedules appointments, takes messages, maintains appointment calendars, schedules, and coordinates meetings, and makes travel arrangements to optimize the use of supervisor’s time.
• Organizes and maintains office files and records and follows up on pending matters to provide timely and accurate information as needed.
• Organizes and expedites the flow of work through supervisor’s office, initiating follow-up actions as required, to reduce unnecessary interaction with supervisor in routine matters.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer, internal and / or external, satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and PHHS.
• Takes notes and / or meeting minutes that are technical and / or confidential in nature. Transcribes into final form ensuring that highly accurate information is documented.
• Gathers information for annual budget, produces monthly variance reports, gathers information regarding variances and keeps unit personnel informed of budget status to provide critical operational information.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with internal and external callers and coworkers to complete work efficiently.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in secretarial work or in methods associated with assigned area by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional publications, and participating in networking opportunities.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the administration of a specific area.

Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state / federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars / workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and / or maintaining certification or licensure.

Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care.

By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years.

Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for basic specimen processing and testing to assist physicians in the diagnosis of patients.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education :

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science field, from a regionally accredited college or university.
Experience :
• None
• None

Certification / Registration / Licensure :

Must be certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) by one of the following below- OR- certification eligible with certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) obtained within first 90 days :

• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologist (AMT)-Medical Technologist (MT) - Department of Health Services (HHS) formally (HEW)
• Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) -American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI)
• Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) -American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI)
• Technologist, Blood Banking (BB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Technologist, Chemistry (C) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Technologist, Cytogenetics (CG) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Technologist, Hematology (H) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Technologist, Microbiology (M) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Technologist, Molecular Biology (MB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills or Special Abilities :

• Must be able to follow all laboratory procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Must be able to satisfactorily operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to identify and appropriately address problems adversely affecting test results.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records, follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively with various hospital personnel and medical staff.
• Must be able to use laboratory and hospital computer systems appropriately to accomplish assigned work within three months of employment

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.