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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

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

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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