Acupuncturist (Part-time not benefits eligible)
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Apr 20, 2021
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- Discipline
- Health Sciences
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
Clinical Ensures a safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies in a clean,
operable and safe manner, and follows center and institutional safety guidelines. Reports
status of supplies/inventory to designated center personnel. Wears appropriate attire or
lab coat during practice. Accurately verifies the physician's clearance order for
acupuncture. Reviews chart for contraindications/precautions for treatment and, if
present, reports to physician/nurse before procedure. Administers and evaluates patient
questionnaires. Reviews and assesses medical history. Explains procedure to patient and
obtains consent when needed. Assists patients in positioning or getting on/off table if
needed. Performs physical exam and reviews symptoms pertinent to procedure. Keeps
patient comfortable and maintains proper draping at all times. Prepares skin using
standardized clean needling technique. Observes/assesses patient for any unexpected
and/or undesirable physical/emotional reactions, suspends treatment, provides
appropriate intervention, reports to physician/nurse, and documents adverse events as
indicated. Develops a plan of care including treatment goals for each visit. Adheres to all
hospital and departmental policies. Maintains infection control policies at all times.
Documents and bills in an accurate and timely manner. Attends and contributes to
interdisciplinary team meetings as schedule allows and actively participate in discussion
including presentation of patient cases. Participates in program evaluation processes and
committee meetings as requested. Other duties as assigned.
Research-related activities Familiar with recent research regarding acupuncture,
especially in cancer care. May participate in clinical research including the design and
implementation of studies, patient enrollment in clinical trials, data analysis, and writing
of manuscripts. Administers questionnaires per center guidelines..
Education Communicates clearly with patients about commonly used techniques for
acupuncture therapy and reasons for their use. Discusses with the patient the risks and
benefits of acupuncture and obtains signed informed consent prior to treatment. Educates
other healthcare professionals about acupuncture by providing lectures and mentoring
individuals in clinic. Participates in outreach programs, conferences, retreats, and other
activities as part of program offerings.
Graduate of an approved acupuncture school and completed training that was substantially equivalent to program provided by such a school. Two years experience providing acupuncture in a clinical setting. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Acupuncture license issued by the Texas Medical Board within 90 days of date of entry into job. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
operable and safe manner, and follows center and institutional safety guidelines. Reports
status of supplies/inventory to designated center personnel. Wears appropriate attire or
lab coat during practice. Accurately verifies the physician's clearance order for
acupuncture. Reviews chart for contraindications/precautions for treatment and, if
present, reports to physician/nurse before procedure. Administers and evaluates patient
questionnaires. Reviews and assesses medical history. Explains procedure to patient and
obtains consent when needed. Assists patients in positioning or getting on/off table if
needed. Performs physical exam and reviews symptoms pertinent to procedure. Keeps
patient comfortable and maintains proper draping at all times. Prepares skin using
standardized clean needling technique. Observes/assesses patient for any unexpected
and/or undesirable physical/emotional reactions, suspends treatment, provides
appropriate intervention, reports to physician/nurse, and documents adverse events as
indicated. Develops a plan of care including treatment goals for each visit. Adheres to all
hospital and departmental policies. Maintains infection control policies at all times.
Documents and bills in an accurate and timely manner. Attends and contributes to
interdisciplinary team meetings as schedule allows and actively participate in discussion
including presentation of patient cases. Participates in program evaluation processes and
committee meetings as requested. Other duties as assigned.
Research-related activities Familiar with recent research regarding acupuncture,
especially in cancer care. May participate in clinical research including the design and
implementation of studies, patient enrollment in clinical trials, data analysis, and writing
of manuscripts. Administers questionnaires per center guidelines..
Education Communicates clearly with patients about commonly used techniques for
acupuncture therapy and reasons for their use. Discusses with the patient the risks and
benefits of acupuncture and obtains signed informed consent prior to treatment. Educates
other healthcare professionals about acupuncture by providing lectures and mentoring
individuals in clinic. Participates in outreach programs, conferences, retreats, and other
activities as part of program offerings.
Graduate of an approved acupuncture school and completed training that was substantially equivalent to program provided by such a school. Two years experience providing acupuncture in a clinical setting. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Acupuncture license issued by the Texas Medical Board within 90 days of date of entry into job. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
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