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Requisition Number: 9265 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: .. Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ISC 11C INVESTIGAT DRUG ST

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations, compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions, completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to provide Pharmacy
Department: services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities:

- Assists the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
- Effectively manages supplies of the department.
- Problem solves operational issues within the department.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- May determine options from a variety of pre-established departmental policies and procedures, but cannot act outside of these unless authorized to do so by a Pharmacist.
- May vary work routines according to patient care priorities.
- Major problems encountered by incumbents include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.
- Challenges encountered may include problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy
Department: .
- Performing the essential duties of this position may involve standing for extended periods of time and/or handling heavy or bulky supply containers.
- Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.

Qualifications:

All of the following license(s)

- Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.

Qualifications (Preferred):

This technician works with the investigational studies pharmacist to assure medication research is handled professionally and with extraordinary organization and attention to details. Sterile compounding and research experience preferred.

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Requisition Number: 9164 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: varied Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: HCH OPC 60P INFUSION PHARMACY

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations, compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions, completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to provide Pharmacy
Department: services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities:

- Assists the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
- Effectively manages supplies of the department.
- Problem solves operational issues within the department.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- May determine options from a variety of pre-established departmental policies and procedures, but cannot act outside of these unless authorized to do so by a Pharmacist.
- May vary work routines according to patient care priorities.
- Major problems encountered by incumbents include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.
- Challenges encountered may include problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy
Department: .
- Performing the essential duties of this position may involve standing for extended periods of time and/or handling heavy or bulky supply containers.
- Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.

Qualifications:
All of the following license(s)
- Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred: compounding experience.]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Pharmacy-Technician%2C-Oncology-Investigational-Drug-Services-Job-UT-84101/2597558/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Pharmacy-Technician%2C-Oncology-Investigational-Drug-Services-Job-UT-84101/2597558/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 8934 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 to 4:30 Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ISC 26A INFCTN PREV CNTRL

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for infection prevention and control functions of surveillance for specific nosocomial infectious diseases; reporting of cases involving the possible spread of infection; outbreak investigation; analysis and interpretation of data concerning epidemiologic investigations; institution of control measures; and program evaluation.

Responsibilities:

- Collects, records and analyzes data on nosocomial infections based on facility needs, devises target areas for nosocomial surveillance, and makes recommendations for control measures or interventions.
- Assists with infection control services for patient care areas by applying epidemiologic principles to decrease patient risk for infection in a cost efficient manner.
- Educates individuals or small groups on a daily basis regarding adherence to principles of Body Substance Precautions, and other specific infection control precautions as indicated to reduce nosocomial infection risk and initiation of special isolation protocols as needed for outbreaks.
- Conducts in-service education classes on aseptic techniques, infection control and prevention, antiseptics and disinfectants, specific infectious disease and other related health care issues.
- Initiates and conducts outbreak investigations.
- Reviews laboratory reports and communicates possible communicable disease issues/problems with affected areas of the hospital.
- Assists in development and administration of follow-up monitoring procedures for patients who are exposed to communicable diseases.
- Provides infection prevention and control services for the bone marrow transplant program and outpatient and outreach areas.
- Assists with the establishment of standards of infection control practice that is scientifically based and consistent with regulatory requirements.
- Assists with the review and recommendation of medical products and engineering control required for infection control safety standards.
- Conducts research to document information on infection prevention and control problems/issues.
- Assists with community infection control issues through outreach to and from other facilities and practitioners.
- Assists with HIV and TB infection control activities.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to educate individuals at all levels of understanding.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or equivalency

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah.
- Two years of experience in hospital infection control.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association, or obtain one within one month of hire.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) registration or registry eligibility.
- Certification in infection control from the Certification Board of Infection Control.]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Infection-Control-Practitioner-Job-UT-84101/2538217/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Infection-Control-Practitioner-Job-UT-84101/2538217/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9260 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: 3 Days/week 8am-5pm Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ANC 23A MATERN FETAL DIAG

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for providing information and support to families who have members with birth defects, genetic disorders or who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Identifies, investigates, interprets and communicates potential risk factors and provides support and counseling to families and patients by referring them to relevant support services.

Responsibilities:

- Ensures the payor is represented in staffing conferences when requested.
- Contacts payer’s, submits reports regarding initial assessment, expected outcome, cost and recommended discharge plan.
- Facilitates involvement of treatment team members, timely reports and scheduling of team conferences.
- Evaluates outcomes and modifies testing or medical recommendations.
- Advises patients and families regarding financial and community resources.
- Works with health care team in development and implementation of the care plan.
- Explains testing options, procedures, test results and their implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as needed.
- Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature and incorporates it into clinical practice.
- Analyzes and interprets information obtained from patient, medical records and resource materials.
- Performs genetic risk assessments by collecting and evaluating medical and family histories.
- May engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics and genetic counseling.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to promote the facilitation of open and accurate communication among patients, their families, referral providers, payors and the health care team.

Qualifications:

Required

- Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program.
All of the following license(s)
- Current license as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Licensure to practice in a clinical field.]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Genetic-Counselor-Job-UT-84101/2597556/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Genetic-Counselor-Job-UT-84101/2597556/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9278 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: 8:30 to 5:00 Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ISC 26A QUAL & PAT SAFETY

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for assisting the medical and hospital patient care staff in ensuring quality patient care and compliance with State Rules and JCAHO requirements through quality improvement (QI) program design, and data collection, analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities:

- Designs QI studies, develops criteria for evaluation, and assists assigned hospital departments with appropriate data collection and data analysis.
- Reviews and interprets patient care information, discharge summaries, operation reports, and other data sources used to assess quality care issues.
- Creates reporting documents for departments to use for tracking QI activities, trends and patterns, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Provides education on data analysis and utilization of information to clinical QI teams.
- Attends and may facilitate department QI meetings, providing "expert" input regarding problem identification and resolution, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and other patient care and accreditation activities.
- May provide ongoing clinical support to Hospital programs by reviewing and logging charts and incident reports, and recording improvement activities and results.
- Monitors daily QC, performs weekly and monthly QC and tracks/manages completion of vendor performed periodic maintenance on all laboratory equipment.
- Oversees inventory control for supplies and reagents. Monitoring supply levels, ordering, tracking vendors, receipt and verification of incoming supplies, quality release into usable inventory and restocking work areas.
- Assists the QA manager in tracking and trending Quality Indicators, writing and executing validation plans and SOPs, deviation management, root cause analysis, carrying out CA/PA and other Quality Assurance duties as dictated by management.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Knowledge of “Quality Improvement” ideals with experience in a quality program (problem identification/investigation, root cause analysis, CA/PA).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Current knowledge of State and JCAHO regulations.

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor's Degree in a health care field or equivalency.
- Two years of clinical or related hospital experience.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- A current Utah License to practice nursing.]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Quality-Improvement-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2600198/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Quality-Improvement-Specialist-Job-UT-84101/2600198/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9166 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Holidays and Weekends as needed Location Name Off-Campus (Other)

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ENT 13A REGENERATIVE MED

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Qualifications:

Qualifications (Preferred):

This position is responsible for performing complex laboratory techniques in support of the Bone Marrow Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine Programs; for collection, processing, storing and the infusion of peripheral stem cell or bone marrow products used for hematopoietic rescue or bone marrow transplant. This position will support the Regenerative Medicine Program in design, execution, analyses, interpretation, and presentation of experiment results.

- Performs all essential functions of a Cell Therapy Technologist I & II
- Presents data, prepares reports and communicates with customers and collaborators
- Demonstrates use of aseptic technique to perform in vitro cell culture and ex vivo expansion of tissue isolates
- Acts as an independent investigator with a high degree of accuracy when designing and conducting experiments
- Generates work plans for self and for staff when applicable
- Performs detailed observations. Is responsible for reproducibility and accuracy of data and analysis. Independently interprets results and takes actions suggested by data analyses and interpretation
- Troubleshoots all aspects of experiments using a variety of resources
- Demonstrates technical expertise in multiple scientific facets of the field
- Trains others and provides guidance and direction to and may supervise junior personnel
- Proactively develops skills and careers of staff and coworkers when applicable. Models, teaches and coaches others in professionalism and maturity in alignment with behavioral standars.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated familiarity with cryopreservation, microbiology, sterile technique and safe handling of potentially infectious human blood/tissues.
- Demonstrated human relations, effective communications skills and strong written skills.
- Ability to review scientific journals, abstracts, and other literature for information concerning experimental procedures for process improvement of current and future projects.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific principles.
- Demonstrated familiarity with computer programs (Excel, Word, Sigma Plat, and data transfer programs).

- Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or equivalency.
- Four to eight years experience in laboratory, research or related environment.
- Required license(s):
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.

Preferred

- Medical Technologist with ASCP or NCA certification preferred.
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a biological science or related field.
- Two years lab experience in bone marrow processing and stem cell collection with exposure to blood banking, hematology, cell culture and apheresis.]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Cell-Therapy-Technologist-III-Job-UT-84101/2585585/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Cell-Therapy-Technologist-III-Job-UT-84101/2585585/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS