Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Patient Gaming Technology Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Children's Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare.
Benefits
Methodist Children's Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Patient Gaming Technology Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Patient Gaming and Technology Specialist (PGTS), you will focus on discovering, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge technology in a pediatric healthcare setting. You will serve as a resource for the Child Life Department, who will use gaming and technology-based interventions to provide therapeutic, recreational, or educational support to pediatric patients and their families.
What will you do in this role:
As a Patient Gaming and Technology Specialist (PGTS), you will oversee gaming and technology-based programs including, but not limited to; virtual reality, augmented reality, therapeutic gaming, and CCTV programming.
You will develop, plan, implement, and evaluate gaming and technology-based patient care interventions.
You will build and maintain partnerships with organizations who wish to support Methodist Children's Hospital through technology and technology-based programming.
You will encourage donor funding by demonstrating innovative uses of cutting-edge technology.
You will promote technological advances of Methodist Children's Hospital through video documentation, live streaming, and hospital special events.
You will assist with installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting gaming systems.
You will provide training and create educational materials for staff regarding therapeutic potential of new and old technologies.
You will seek out new technologies and gaming software that would positively benefit patients at Methodist Children's Hospital.
What qualifications you will need:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in child development, education, computer science, information technology, or related field preferred
Experience working directly with children ages 0-18 years in a professional setting or can demonstrate the ability to appropriately interact and work well with children of all ages.
Strong gaming experience and/or lifelong gamer.
Familiarity with a wide variety of gaming systems and software; VR, AR, XR Technologies, STEAM/Maker technologies
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 120 days of hire.
Since opening in 1998 as the first and only hospital in San Antonio and South Texas designed and built just for children with over 200 beds, Methodist Children's Hospital has set the standard for treating the children of South and Central Texas. The hospital has built a strong reputation for its outstanding pediatric services in many specialty areas including pediatric heart surgery, pulmonology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, newborn and pediatric intensive care, oncology and emergency services.
Our new tower is part of a landmark expansion that increased the footprint of the Methodist Hospital campus by 445,000 square feet. It includes 150 rooms and a dedicated children's imaging department with new, state-of-the art technology. The Level IV NICU, the region's largest with over 90 beds, has board-certified neonatologists in-house 24/7 to provide the highest level of neonatal care available. The hospital is among the nation's top three providers of blood and marrow stem cell and cord blood transplants for children and is the largest BMT program in San Antonio. In addition, Methodist Children's Hospital continues to be nationally recognized for the strongest quality record for patient safety. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Children's Hospital under Locations.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Gaming Technology Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
