Summary
We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Grade: 110
Salary: $12.77
Department: Health Department
E-mail: AshleyV@cctexas.com
ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Nonrotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.
Who May Apply?
All persons legally authorized to work in the United States
Responsibilities
* Participate in gathering information of newly diagnosed TB cases
* Provide TB testing and specimen collection in clinic and field as required
* Work closely with RN staff and notify of changes in patient health conditions or demographic status
* Maintain calendar of follow up appointments and testing for patients
* Assist with the provision of TB treatment for patients in accordance with DOT policy and work with other agencies to provide patient testing and education
* Assist with infection control and all TB surveillance actives within assigned county
* Enter all data investigative searches to obtain information on all clients involved in a case
* Perform complex chart abstraction for comprehension technical functions and comprehensive medical record review
* Develop and implement quality assurance procedures to determine efficiency and effectiveness of data submitted by all providers as it relates to the TB reporting system RVCT
* Serve as data management contact for professional and technical activities in TB active and passive surveillance cases
* Provide testing and counseling at Correctional Facilities
* Conduct field visits and interview and specimen collections to locate client hospitals, homes, workplaces, jails, and community centers
* Provide educational presentations to all outside agencies (schools, hospitals, clinics, etc.)
* Will be required to drive personal vehicle to work related assignments as assigned
* Enter patient data into electronic medical record system, State registry THISIS, RVCT and into laboratory specimen system RVCT
* Required to handle and transport biomedical waste
* May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
* Requires Associates Degree (AA/AS) or 2 year technical certificate
* Minimum of 2 years of experience
* A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered
* A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
Other Information:
Benefits
The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:
* Texas Municipal Retirement System - the City offers a 2 to 1 match. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City matches 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you contribute.
* Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
* Vacation - 88+ hours per year
* Personal leave - 40 hours per year
* Sick leave - 96 hours per year
* Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
* Eight (8) Holidays
* Flexible Spending Account
* City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
* Learning & Development Academy
* Tuition Reimbursement Programs
* Employee Recognition Programs
Basis of Rating
Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Closing Statement
* Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
* Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
* In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
Job opening will close on:
Open till filled