Careers
With a mission to provide exceptional health care with compassion, Benson Hospital is a nonprofit critical access hospital in southeastern Arizona. Come join our team of over 190 employees serving the San Pedro Valley Hospital District in Southern Arizona! Scroll down to find current job opening.
Together we achieve more
Benson Hospital is a 16-bed inpatient/swing bed, eight-bed Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center with a multitude of outpatient services. Our team consists of more than 190 employees.
Benson Hospital serves the San Pedro Valley Hospital District in Southern Arizona, an area population of about 5,000, with a draw area of 10,000.
The best workplace
Benson Hospital’s culture remains “small-town friendly.” Our facility has been upgraded with the latest technology; more space and expanded services for our community.
We value people over throughput. And together, we foster teamwork, professionalism, care and compassion that leads to excellent patient outcomes. Our overall patient satisfaction scores are above national averages.
An important indicator of our great work environment comes from staff feedback. According to annual Press Ganey surveys, Benson Hospital ranks high among hospitals nationwide for overall employee engagement.
Additionally, many professionals who come to Benson Hospital enjoy it so much that they end up serving their entire career here. In fact, many members of our team have been at our hospital for over 25 years.
Our range of benefits help make your personal life as fulfilling as your work life. For example, we offer comprehensive health benefits, a matched 401(k) and generous paid time off.
Living in the Benson area can enhance your overall well-being. Our tranquil community is low stress, the weather is usually warm and sunny, traffic is minimal, and we are a short commute from surrounding communities.
Current Openings
Imaging Technologist
Full Time- Nights
Seeking a imaging technologist to perform high quality procedures that require ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgment. Duties include and are not limited to performing routine tests, monitoring the quality of tests, and obtaining maintenance service on equipment. Must routinely perform procedures in these modalities. Also responsible for performing all CT examinations for assigned patients which include adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Education:
- Possess excellent human relation, communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Be able to work at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.
- Must be willing and able to function in a team environment.
- Previous experience in a radiologic technologist role is preferred, but entry-level candidates may also be considered.
- Maintain registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and hold current valid Arizona State license.
- Maintain current Computed Tomography License. (Must be able to obtain within one year of employment.)
- Meet bi-annual requirements for continuing education.
- Possess experience and / or training in upper-level advanced imaging equipment and procedures.
- Possess experience and / or training in advanced imaging equipment and procedures. Includes Computed Tomography and / or Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Registered Nurse
Full Time- Nights
Seeking a Registered Nurse to be responsible to provide general nursing care and leadership, working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. The RN will promote and restore patient’s health as they provide, delegate, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care through the use of the nursing process for patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and background; provide physical and psychosocial support to patients, friends, and families. This individual may oversee clinical care of other personnel including CNA's, ED Techs and unit clerks.
Education:
- Active Arizona RN License
- ADN - Minimum Education
- 6 months – 1 year in hospital setting – Preferred Experience
- Maintain current ACLS and PALS Certification required
- Maintain current BLS/CPR certification as per Benson Hospital policy.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Full Time- Days
Seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform quantitative and qualitative chemical, hematological, microscopic, molecular and bacteriological analysis. To obtain data used by the pathologist and other physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of injury or disease. To perform laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Education:
- Preferred MLT registered
- Work well in stressful situations; be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends; possess excellent human relation skills. Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at a college level
- Excellent organizational skills
- Possess excellent human relations’ skills
- Associated chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification or ability to complete
- CPR per the Benson Hospital Policy
- Must Pass Color Blind Test
Occupational Therapist
Part Time- Days
Seeking a part time Occupational Therapist to work with individuals who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. Occupational Therapists assist individuals to develop, recover or maintain daily living and work skills. The goal of an Occupational Therapist is not only to help clients improve basic motor functions and cognitive and emotional abilities to return to these roles but also to compensate for loss of function. The Occupational Therapist's goal is to help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
- Currently certified as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
- Currently licensed to practice Occupational Therapy by the state of Arizona
- CPR certification as per Benson Hospital Policy
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification or ability to become certified.
- Physical capabilities to fulfill job expectations.
