Tucson Medical Center

Are you a soon to be RN New Graduate right place to start your nursing career? Look no further than TMC Health! Join us for an evening with TMC's Chief Nursing Officer, unit managers, and clinical educators to learn more about our unique RN New Graduate Residency Program! We look forward to seeing you Monday August 5,2024 from 5:00pm-7:00pm! Click below to register for the event! https://lnkd.in/gGUQEiXr

Do you work in the neurosciences? Want to learn the latest in evidence-based practices, treatment options, and research updates for neurological diseases? Make plans to attend the 2024 Neuroscience Symposium, brought to you by Each Brain Matters, the Center for Neurosciences Foundation, and sponsored by TMC Health, Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at the Westward Look Resort. More information at https://lnkd.in/gP3r2QXG.

Kaylee Schunk’s petite size and friendly demeanor don’t make it obvious that she’s a tenacious advocate for her patients in the Cardiac Care Unit. She was recently credited with saving a patient’s life for following her instincts and urging doctors to reevaluate her patient. “She is not afraid to be an advocate for the patient,” explained the patient, a Tucson father of 10. “She really went overboard to push to see what is was.” The man was in the hospital for a heart-related procedure, but symptoms that appeared after surgery didn’t seem consistent with his recovery. While gas or bowel discomfort might be expected after surgery, Schunk said this was something else. “This was hard, like a soda can in his right lower quadrant,” Schunk explained. “And I could tell how bad the pain was because he doesn’t wear his pain well. I could see it in his face.” Schunk pushed for further evaluation to confirm her suspicions. Testing showed a perforated bowel, or small hole in the colon. Schunk credited instinct and her continued care of the same patient with helping to identify the problem. “It made a difference that I saw him before and after (heart) surgery,” Schunk said. “I choose to build a relationship with my patients. That’s my favorite part of the job.” The patient agreed, saying that if Schunk hadn’t cared for him consistently during his more than two-week stay, then she may not have realized how much discomfort he was in. “It made a big difference that she saw me from the beginning, seeing the bad and good,” he said. “I don’t think it’s always like that in hospitals.” He said Schunk even advocated for him to get a larger room so his wife and family could be comfortable when they came to visit. Schunk spent 10 years as a restaurant server, until becoming a cardiac care nurse just 18 months ago. “In school, the cardiac tests and exams were the hardest things for me,” she said. “I figured if I started in cardiac care than I could do anything, because that was my biggest challenge.” Initially she felt called to work in newborn intensive care, but she may have found her heart is in cardiac care. She used to build relationships with her restaurant customers, and she knew she could put that skill to use even more effectively in a hospital. “You have charts and labs, but you really need to listen to the patient,” Schunk said. “When you know the patient, you can get a better understanding of what’s going on.” The patient said Schunk is “an asset” to the cardiac care team and a lifesaver for being so persistent.

Our Benson Hospital team was proud to celebrate the city’s centennial at the annual parade. Happy birthday, City of Benson, Arizona.

Wishing you a joyful and reflective July 4th from TMC Health. This holiday celebrates the fight for freedom from tyranny. At TMC Health, we honor that spirit by fighting for the health and well-being of our community every day. Here's to a safe and healthy holiday weekend! May we celebrate the ideals of liberty, justice, and well-being for all! A special thank you to all the staff working today. #TucsonMedicalCenter #CommunityCare

Thrilled to announce that my photo has been selected for the Tucson Medical Center’s Healing Arts Program and will be showcased at the new El Dorado campus Wound Care expansion space!

TMC raises the Pride flag honoring the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ equality. More than 30 TMC staff came together Friday, June 28—the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. This event commemorates a pivotal moment in LGBTQIA+ history and serves as a reminder of our commitment to providing inclusive and compassionate care for all patients and staff. We celebrate the diversity of our community and hope this visible symbol of Pride promotes a safe and welcoming environment for all. #pride #ProudtobeTMC #YouFirst #Tucson #InclusiveWorkplace #InclusiveHealthCare

A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing TMC Patient Care Technicians! We at TMC want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our incredible Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)! These dedicated individuals are the backbone of our patient care teams, providing essential support to our nurses and ensuring the well-being of our patients. PCTs wear many hats. They assist nurses with tasks like taking vital signs, collecting samples, bathing patients, and keeping patient comfortable, but their role goes far beyond these duties. PCTs are also a source of compassion for our patients during often difficult times. One such PCT who exemplifies this dedication is Odessa, who has been a pillar of our team for an incredible 26 years! Odessa takes her job seriously and is known and loved by everyone at TMC – patients, staff, and colleagues alike. Her passion for patient care is evident in everything she does, and she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our patients have a positive experience. (Odessa is pictured here with her manager Roxanne) Odessa's story is just one example of the many outstanding PCTs we have here at TMC. We are incredibly grateful for their tireless efforts, their commitment to excellence, and the compassionate care they provide to our patients each and every day. Thank you, PCTs! You are truly the heart of TMC!

Safeguard Our Mission: Contracting Process Analyst Do you thrive on streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency? Join our team and play a vital role in safeguarding patient care through exceptional contract management! About the Role: As our Contracting Process Analyst, you'll be a champion for consistent, organization-wide contracting compliance. You'll wear many hats, from implementing best practices to maintaining a robust tracking system, ensuring all contracts adhere to legal and regulatory requirements. Here's a glimpse into what you'll do: Champion Compliance: Develop and implement a comprehensive contracting compliance policy, fostering a culture of adherence across departments. Tech-Savvy Guardian: Oversee a computerized system to track and monitor contracts, guaranteeing regulatory compliance and process optimization. Bridge Between Departments: Collaborate with Legal and Corporate Compliance to ensure seamless execution of all contract compliance processes. Patient Care Advocate: Provide expert contract management support for patient care, treatment, and service agreements. Risk Aversion Champion: Identify and report potential risks, fraud, and irregularities associated with contracts. Master Negotiator: Negotiate, implement, and manage Medical Purchased Services contracts with a focus on customer satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and market-leading terms. We're looking for someone who: Possesses a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. Offers a minimum of five years of relevant work experience, with a preference for two years of supervisory experience. Demonstrates exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Thrives in a collaborative environment and fosters strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Possesses a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards. If you're a detail-oriented professional passionate about ensuring compliance and driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply! Together, let's build a stronger future for patient care. https://lnkd.in/gBViQNp2 #TucsonJobs #contractingprocessanalyst

TMC joins select group as Registered Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center If your cancer care requires radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) such as Iodine-131 ablation for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer, Radium-223 Xofigo for bone metastasis from castrate resistant prostate cancer, or Yttrium-90 for liver tumors a registered radiopharmaceutical therapy center is the best choice for care. RPT treats cancer cells with radioactive drugs. TMC is one of only three hospitals in Arizona recognized as a Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Centers of Excellence. This designation means we have the training, personnel, equipment and experience needed to provide excellent RPT. TMC’s Nuclear Medicine department was vetted by a group of RPT experts to earn this designation from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. The Society said TMC met the criteria to be a comprehensive RPT center. Thanks to our nuclear medicine staff for working to earn this designation as they continue to put our patients first! #SNMMIRPTCOE