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| Current as of 09/11/2006 (Last Change/Addition: 07/24/2006) BUSINESS DIRECTOR Job # 061216: The Department of Internal Medicine - Business Office is seeking a Division Administrator. Administrative responsibility for the various business and operational affairs of multiple divisions. Oversee the administrative and support functions of the divisions including, financial management, operations management and human resources management. Responsible for planning, staffing, directing and monitoring of all functions of personnel, payroll, purchasing, accounting and financial administration. Oversee clinical practice activities of the division. Pleasant office environment. Must exercise discretion and independent judgment. Must be professional with excellent communication skills. Diplomacy and exceptional analytical skills required. Must have a good understanding of financial systems. Equivalent of BA in business or related field, Masters preferred with 5-7 years experience including supervisory experience. DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN II Job # 060832: The Department of Internal Medicine - Kidney Center is seeking a Dialysis Technician II. This position will perform duties related to dialysis patient care. Responsibilities include arranging equipment and supplies, performing phlebotomy, maintaining records and responding to the needs of patients that are receiving dialysis treatment. Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings and Saturdays. Clinical office environment with some exposure to body fluids, some lifting/transporting of patients. Must possess communication, organization and phlebotomy skills. Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations is essential. Must be CPR certified or willing to become certified upon hire. High school equivalency required. At least 6 months experience in a dialysis setting or related medical environment preferred. Experienced medical assistants are encouraged to apply. DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN II Job # 070072: The Department of Internal Medicine - Kidney Center is seeking a Dialysis Technician II. This position will perform duties related to dialysis patient care. Responsibilities include arranging equipment and supplies, performing phlebotomy, maintaining records and responding to the needs of patients that are receiving dialysis treatment. Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings and Saturdays. Clinical office environment with some exposure to body fluids, some lifting/transporting of patients. Must possess communication, organization and phlebotomy skills. Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations is essential. Must be CPR certified or willing to become certified upon hire. High school equivalency required. At least 6 months experience in a dialysis setting or related medical environment preferred. Experienced medical assistants are encouraged to apply. HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN II Job # 070006: The Department of Pathology is seeking a Histology Technician II. Perform embedding and cutting tissue staining tissue. Preparing staining chemicals. Running basic lab equipment such as water bath. Histology core. Working with chemical reagents. Highly motivated,eager to learn, dependable, diligent, able to wear protective gear such as goggles. Prior histology experience required. High school required, some college preferred. HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN III - PART TIME Job # 070039: The Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Dermatology is seeking a Part Time Histology Technician. Position performs frozen tissue histology techniques and other clinical/lab duties that contribute to smoothly functioning team. Position is responsible for preparing, processing, cutting and staining histology sections to be diagnosed by a pathologist or investigator. Prepares histology sections by processing tissue and embedding,staining, and cutting prepared sections. Performs special techniques such as immunohistochemical techniques and stains and cutting of frozen tissue. Prepares all materials and chemical and organize all procedures for serial sectioning and staining. Normal laboratory environment with exposure to some hazardous materials. Background in medical office/laboratory with willingness to learn histology. Equivalent of 2 years college education and 2 years experience as histology technician. HISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGY II Job # 061145: The Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Dermatology is seeking a Histology Technician II. Position performs frozen tissue histology techniques and other clinical/lab duties that contribute to smoothly functioning team. Position is responsible for preparing, processing, cutting and staining histology sections to be diagnosed by a pathologist or investigator. Prepares histology sections by processing tissue and embedding, staining, and cutting prepared sections. Performs special techniques such as immunohistochemical techniques and stains and cutting of frozen tissue. Prepares all materials and chemical and organize all procedures for serial sectioning and staining. Normal laboratory environment with exposure to some hazardous materials. Background in medical office/laboratory with willingness to learn histology. Equivalent of 2 years college education and 1 year experience as histology technician. INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA TECHNICIAN Job # 070043: The Program in Physical Therapy is seeking an Instructional Media Technician. Responsible for proper set up and operation of computers and conventional A/V equipment (including video camera, audio systems, data projectors, slide and overhead projectors) throughout the Program in Physical Therapy, as well as specialized equipment required for transmission of presentations to distance students (streaming video for simultaneous archiving and live web casting). Responsible for assisting with maintenance of A/V equipment and computers (hardware and software) in classrooms, offices, and labs. Responsible for assisting faculty with technology required for development of course materials. Responsible for providing technical support to faculty, staff, and students.various classrooms, offices, and meeting spaces within the Program in Physical Therapy. Working knowledge of computers, software, audiovisual equipment. Must have communication and organizational skills. Equivalent of high school diploma and at least one year experience in a service occupation. MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST Job # 060950: The Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist under direction of the clinical physicist and/or clinical director to provide treatment planning support to the clinic in the operation of all phases of simulation/treatment planning activities. Must maintain adequate treatment planning supplies to meet needs of patient care. Ability to handle variety of changing duties. Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it pertains to the treatment planning of tumors. Knowledge in utilization of specialized treatment planning computers, in the operation and calibration of radiation therapy machines. BS in physical science or graduate of medical dosimetry training program. Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiation therapy and certified in radiation therapy by ARRT. Certified by medical dosimetrist certification board. 1 year post training. OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT Job # 070035: The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant. Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. Gathers important medical information and performs visual screening prior to ophthalmologist's visit with patient. Busy clinical office setting. Basic knowledge of the anatomy of the eye, medical terminology and abbreviations. Good communication and organized skills. High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience working in a medical office setting. PATIENT SAFETY COORDINATOR Job # 070034: Faculty Practice Plan is seeking a Patient Safety Coordinator for their office. This position promotes a culture of patient safety throughout the faculty group practice. The position is responsible for working with clinical departments to develop and implement a WU patient safety plan. Develops and implements patient safety policies and procedures for the ambulatory setting. Develops and coordinates patient safety education programs and monitors patient safety indicators. Oversees clinical skills training programs for WUSM support staff. Evaluates data to identify risks to patient safety and implements preventive strategies for risk reduction. Assists with clinical quality initiatives in the Faculty Practice Plan such as tracking and monitoring of ambulatory clinical quality indicators. Typical office setting conditions. Frequent meetings across campus. Clinical skills, knowledge of clinical care delivery models and background in physician office setting required. Expertise in error prevention theory and practice as related to patient safety preferred. RN with 5 years experience. PROJECT MANAGER Job # 061212: The Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research is seeking a proactive Project Manager to serve as the administrator of the Diabetic Research and Training Center (DRTC) and assistant to the program director. Duties entail coordinating the operational activities for the non financial aspects of this multi-project grant and facilitating ongoing interactions among the various investigators, fellows, core facilities, staff, and community outreach resources. Since a critical first-line duty will be overseeing all aspects of formulating and completing the competitive renewal application for this center grant renewal, the successful candidate must be a team player who works closely and supportively with all stakeholders. Normal office environment with the ability to set priorities and to work with grace under pressure from diverse issues, demands, and deadlines. Prior experience should include grant preparation and administration, shared resource management, administration of sops and federal grant-regulations. Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software along with the ability to update web-pages desirable. superior planning and organizational skills essential. Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills due to daily interaction with diverse constituents within and outside WU; Bachelor's degree or equivalency; 5 years in academic medical center. REPORTING SERVICES ANALYST I PART TIME Job # 061263: The Department of Surgery is seeking a part time Reporting Services Analyst I. Position assists with reporting functions for Departments of Surgery, OB-GYN, and Neurology. Areas of responsibility include preparation and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly ad hoc reports through PCX and DBMS using predefined report definitions and formats, assist Reporting Services Analyst II in preparation of monthly report package, write and run simple ad hoc reports DBMS and complete detailed data collection projects as assigned. Position is located at 4480 Clayton. Work is fast-paced and demanding with time constraints. Understanding of IDX software, pc spreadsheet skills. IDX report writer/DBMS IDX PCX, data base management system skills are preferred. Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal and external clients. Associate's degree in business, health information management, or related field and three years experience in a healthcare business environment. Flexible hours and a great working environment! RESEARCH GRANT COORDINATOR Job # 069995: THIS POSITION IS NOT WITH WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking candidates for a Research Grant Coordinator. This position requires the candidate to be extremely well organized, capable of making independent decisions and able to work without close supervision. Extensive experience with MS Word and the desire to learn how to use reference databases are a must. A Bachelor or Masters degree in english or literature would be an asset. We would like to find someone who is pleasant and able to interact well with a wide variety of people and has a good sense of humor. Research grant coordinator is a non-exempt, full time position with a work schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We offer excellent benefits and a congenial working environment. Primary duties: central point of contact for grant proposal submissions and a central resource for grant proposal forms and guidelines for Danforth Center, as well as providing administrative assistance to laboratory group. Responsibilities: review grant proposal for completeness and for compliance with submission requirements of granting agency, coordinate the approval of grant proposal budgets and abstracts, submit approved proposals to granting agencies, maintain grant proposal database and produce regular status reports, primary person designated to review and submit proposals on behalf of the Danforth Center to federal agencies, advise Danforth Center administrative assistants on grant proposal preparation and documentation requirements. - train administrative assistants on use of nsf fastline, grants. Gov and other agency websites, research granting opportunities, administrative assistant to laboratory group: editing of manuscripts and written correspondence, prepare and submit grant applications, electronic dictation, answering phones, ordering supplies, making travel arrangements, maintaining calendars. Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to: Danforth Center Ms. Billie Broeker Director of Human Resources Reference: research grant coordinator, 975 North Warson Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63132 or by email, with research grant coordinator in the subject line to bcbroeker@danforthcenter.org. SENIOR ANALYST - FINANCE, PLANNING, PROJECT Job # 070075: The Department of Pediatrics - Central Administration is seeking a Senior Analyst - Finance, Planning, Project. Position performs administrative duties for research unit including financial management of grant funds, preparation of budgets, and oversees grant sourcing process. Position reports to research administrator. Knowledge of FIS, Focus, spreadsheets, PC, grants budgeting system, agency guidelines, etc. Equivalent of Bachelors degree with 5 years experience in management/financial related field with experience in grant administration, FIS, and Focus programs preferred. SENIOR POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST Job # 060509: The Department of Neurology is seeking a Senior Polysomnographic Technologist. This person will work under medical supervision to perform, and evaluate polysomnograms for both clinical and research. Functions under direct supervision, to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Must recognize sleep pathology when it occurs and respond with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. Involves working the night shift. Some direct patient care at BJH. Required work with collodion, acetone and cidex. Knowledge of technical aspects of polysomnography including troubleshooting of equipment. Knowledge of clinical aspects including various sleep disorders, medications and treatments. Good communication and computer skills required. High school diploma or equivalent. Some college in biological sciences or psychology preferred. Board registered or equivalent, registered nurses, and respiratory therapist’s desired. CPR certification required. TECHNICAL WRITER/EDITOR/COORDINATOR Job # 061199: The Department of Neurology is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor/Coordinator. Develop articles and features for an educational web site devoted to stroke and cerebrovascular disease. Excellent communication skills/written and verbal. Basic PC skills. BS in computer science or related field. Education or experience in english, journalism, communication or a related field. ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN Job # 061239: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking an Ultrasound Technician. This position performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. Exposure to bodily fluids, chemical, and electric hazards. May be required to lift, position, push and/or transfer patients at times and have some pressure caused by adherence to patient examination schedule. Working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and procedures. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills. Must have high school diploma or equivalent and ARDMS registered or registry eligible status required. Some experience in ultrasound preferred. ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN PART TIME Job # 061259: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a part time Ultrasound Technician. This position performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physicians. Exposure to bodily fluids, chemical, and electric hazards. May be required to lift, position, push and/or transfer patients at times and have some pressure caused by adherence to patient examination schedule. Working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and procedures. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills. Must have high school diploma or equivalent and ARDMS registered or registry eligible status required. Some experience in ultrasound preferred. VASCULAR LAB TECHNICIAN Job # 051347: The Department of Surgery is seeking a Vascular Lab Technician. This position provides high quality non-invasive vascular studies and assists the Medical Director with vascular lab procedures. Duties include: collecting, recording, and interpreting clinical information from the patient interview and assessment as well as the medical chart; combining pertinent information received to formulate a complete, concise report to be reviewed by the Laboratory Director; assisting and participating in continuous quality control and improvement methods; other duties as assigned. Normal clinic environment with exposure to patient elements, prolonged extensive or considerable standing, walking and lifting. Physical ability to do portable vascular lab studies; good communication skills; good manual dexterity; be able to multitask; good organizational skills; able to do on call. RVT eligible or RVT credentialed necessary. Previous experience in non-invasive vascular ultrasound preferred. |