Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department: Pediatric Intensive Care Transport

Schedule: Full-time

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Strategic Leadership & Execution: Drive the day-to-day operational success of the department(s) while developing and executing strategic goals, standards, and objectives that directly support the organization’s mission and long-term vision.
• Talent Management & Development: Own the complete employee lifecycle, from overseeing hiring and orientation to conducting performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. You will champion continuous professional development and training initiatives to cultivate a best-in-class team.
• Fiscal Responsibility & Compliance: Manage the departmental budget process, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance. You will also oversee regulatory affairs, departmental contracts, and vendor relations to optimize resources and mitigate risk.
• Innovation & Business Insight: Direct and oversee high-impact special projects and complex business analyses that provide actionable insights, inform organizational strategy, and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Organizational Planning: Contribute as a vital member of the management team, actively developing and influencing short and long-term organizational planning and strategy to ensure sustainable growth and a competitive advantage.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience
  required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Registered Nurse and/or Respiratory Therapist
• Experience in and with Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care transport is strongly preferred
• Someone with CAMTS accreditation for transport systems familiarity and experience is a plus

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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