Farasha D. Thompson

210-***-****

ad4zgx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as a valued member of a progressive organization that leverages recruitment skills, determination, and achievements in hiring the most qualified candidates. Proven ability to identify, source, and select top-notch candidates for multiple positions as well as the ability to understand business needs and build rapport with hiring managers. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tenet Healthcare Corporation 06/21 – 10/23

Staff Recruiter (Contract-Wheeler Staffing)

Full desk recruitment for Registered Nurses and LVNs which included Case Managers, Behavioral Health, ICU, NICU, Oncology, OR, PCU, Telemetry, Clinical Informatics Specialist; Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse’s Assistants (C.N.A) Medical Laboratory Technicians, Phlebotomists, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Cardiovascular Technicians, X-Ray Technicians, Speech and Language Pathologist, Respiratory Technicians (RRT), Emergency Room Technicians (EMT), Physical Therapists, LPTAs, COTAs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Surgical Technologist, Patient Transporters, Marketing Managers, Clerical Support Staff i.e. Unit Secretaries, Patient Access Services and Security Officers. Recruited for all four campuses. Requisition load was up to one hundred twenty-five (125). An average of fifteen new hires per new employee bi-weekly orientation.

• Conducted initial intake from hiring manager (s) to determine specific qualifications and experience required for assigned positions on his/her units.

• Sourced candidates via applicant tracking system (Taleo) and job boards i.e., LinkedIn, CareerBuilder’s, and college campuses.

• Screened applicants for referral to hiring managers for review and consideration.

• Scheduled face to face or Teams interviews for candidates identified and requested by hiring managers.

• Extended offers of employment to selected candidates.

• Shared hospital’s benefits and emailed information to the candidate per request.

• Once the candidate accepted the offer of employment, scheduled an appointment with the Occupational Health Department who administered new hire procedures i.e., drug screening as well as TB tests and other tests required for position.

• Entered candidate’s information i.e., demographics into applicant tracking system which generated an offer letter for signature by the candidate.

• Once the candidate signed the offer letter, the signed information was electronically sent to the on-boarding team for processing paperwork.

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) 03/2020; 11/2020 – 12/2020 Staff Recruiter (Contract-Health Trust Workforce Solutions, LLC) Full desk recruitment of nursing, administrative, and allied staff for the placement within the Gulf Coast Region, which included San Antonio and Houston, Texas. Disciplines were Registered Nurses and LVNs which included Medical Surgical, ICU, Telemetry, and Oncology. Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse’s Assistants (C.N.A) Clerical Support Staff i.e., Unit Secretaries and Patient Access Services. Also recruited for Respiratory Therapists as well as Physical Therapists which included LPTAs, and COTAs. Requisition load was up to sixty-five

(65). An average of ten new hires per new employee bi-weekly orientation.

• Conducted initial intake from hiring manager (s) to determine specific qualifications and experience required for assigned positions on his/her units.

• Sourced candidates via applicant tracking system (Taleo) and job boards i.e., LinkedIn, CareerBuilder’s, Monster, and other job boards.

• Conducted a telephone interview with potential candidates for referral to hiring managers for review and consideration.

• Scheduled face to face or Teams interviews for candidates identified and requested by hiring managers.

• Extended an offer of employment to selected candidate.

• Shared the hospital’s benefits and provided benefit information to the new hire.

• Entered candidate’s demographics into Taleo for processing.

• Scheduled new hire with the Occupational Health Department for new hire required tests, i.e., drug, TB, and other tests required for new hire position.

• Once the candidate had successfully completed the Occupational Health appointment, emailed the candidate the required information for joining the hospital which included date and time of new employee orientation.

The Center for Health Care Services 10/2014 – 2019 Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsible for the recruitment processes and acquisition for mental and behavior health members which include: are Behavioral Health Coordinators’, Care Managers, Psychiatrists, Physicians’, Physical and Occupational Therapists’, Speech & Language Pathologist, CCC, LCDC’s, Licensed Clinicians’, Clinic Administrators’, RNs, LVNs, C.N.As, Medical Assistants, Mental Health Workers, administrative, and upper management employees.

• Generated leads and developed candidate talent pipelines through sourcing channels, recruitment campaigns, internet searches, networking with various groups, social media, referrals, and advertising.

• Proactively built and maintained strong pipelines of qualified candidates for critical and repeat positions to quickly meet future talent needs.

• Posted open requisitions (positions) ensuring compliance of the Authorization to Post form.

• Reviewed applicant’s applications, screen, and forward qualified applicants to hiring managers.

• Telephone screened and participated in face-to-face interviews per manager’s request of selected applicants.

• Scheduled face-to-face interviews for hiring managers per request and participated in interviews.

• Extended offers of employment to new hires, which included providing a summary of The Center for Health Care Services benefits.

• Emailed all new hire forms, which include required clinical testing site information, as well as offer letters for completion of electronic on-boarding processes.

• Participated in college and community hiring fairs.

• Performed Notary services required and upon request. UTHealth Science Center at Houston – Houston, Texas 08/2013 – 08/2014 Talent Acquisition Specialist, Senior (Contract-RightSourcing, Inc.) Team member with the Department of Human Resources specializing in recruiting and employment services for UTHealth Science Center’s clinical and non-clinical positions.

• Collaborated closely with hiring managers in the sourcing and hiring of RNs, LVNs, Medical Assistants, Research, Administrative, Nutrition, and allied staff for placement in direct hires as well as temporary and casual positions.

• Screened applicants and refers them to appropriate hiring managers for consideration employment.

• Conducted talent searches for all disciplines to cover increasing demands for various clinics throughout the Houston area.arious clinics throughout the Houston area.

• Scheduled candidate’s interviews for hiring managers when required.

• Collaborated with managers to review candidate’s qualifications for determination of appropriate salary for an offer of employment.

• Created Salary Guidance for candidates and collaborated closely with managers to maintain equity within their department.

• Extended offers of employment to new hires which include providing a summary of UT Health Science benefits as well as policies and procedures.

• Scheduled new hire’s pre-employment appointments as well as New Hire Orientation and maintain contact with new employees until their on-boarding. Pulse Staffing – Houston, Texas 06/2012 – 05/2013

Senior Recruiter

Full cycle recruitment of RNs, LVNs, Certified Nurse’s Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Allied Health i.e., Surgical and Pharmacy Technicians positions for both hospital and medical clinics on a per-diem or direct hire basis in the Houston area.

• Sourced and recruited candidates using internet sites as well as in house applicant tracking system.

• Screened resumes, scheduled, and interviewed candidates for submission to hiring managers.

• Extended offers for both temporary and direct hire positions, which included collecting all required hiring documents, scheduling drug screens, reference checks, ran background checks for new hires.

• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to place candidates who possessed skills sets required for assignment as well as cultural fit for the organization.

• Created job ads for posting on the Internet and Intranet. CHRISTUS HEALTH – Houston, Texas 09/2008 – 10/2011 HR Recruiter/Generalist

Primary responsibilities were to recruit and hire home health RNs, LVNs, C.N.A.s, Occupational Therapists, COTAs, Physical Therapists, LPTAs, for both adult and pediatric patients. Recruited the same as above for a LTAC Unit. Worked with sites located in Texas, Louisiana, and UTAH.

• Screened resumes, scheduled, and interviewed candidates for submission to hiring managers.

• Managed relationships with hiring authorities.

• Worked closely with the compensation department to determine competitive salaries for candidates and extended employment offers to candidates.

• Created job ads, posted positions on the Intranet and Internet.

• Planned and participated in recruiting events, which included college recruiting, and job fairs.

• Assisted in departmental administrative duties, including maintenance of assigned personnel files.

Medical Staffing Network – Houston, Texas 09/2006 – 09/2008 Staff Recruiter

Completed a market analysis that demonstrated an in depth understanding of all the factors that influenced the recruitment of medical personnel i.e., Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Psychiatric Technicians.

• Developed a measurable strategic plan for recruitment that reflected the market analysis, seasonal trends, and volume of business within a given market.

• Implemented and executed a recruitment plan that was timely, detailed, and cost effective.

• Demonstrated quantitative results identified by activating staff within a timely manner.

• Contacted prospects and applicants via e-mail or telephone and documented all prospects’ activities by utilizing the Health Work system.

• Interviewed applicants, which including collecting all required hiring documents, scheduled drug screens, conducted reference checks, ran background checks for all new hires.

Methodist HealthCare System – San Antonio, Texas 01/2005 – 08/2006 Staff Recruiter

Primary responsibilities were to recruit and hire critical care nurses, allied health professionals which included Physical Therapists, PTAs, Radiology Technologist, Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapists, COTAs, Pathologists, Pharmacists Radiology Technologists, Respiratory Care Practitioners, Surgical Technicians, PCA’s, Information Technology, housekeeping, and administrative positions.

• Screened resumes/applications for submission to hiring managers.

• Managed relationships with hiring authorities.

• Worked closely with the compensation department to determine competitive salaries for potential new hires and extended employment offers to identify candidates.

• Recruited new nurse graduates for admission to the Nurse Intern Programs twice a year.

• Created job ads for posting in newspapers, the Intranet, and Internet.

• Planned and participated in recruiting events, which included job fairs and college recruiting events.

The Methodist Hospital – Houston, Texas 04/2001 – 11/2004 Staff Recruiter

Primary responsibilities were to recruit a. hire critical care and rehabilitation nurses; allied health professionals which included: Physical Therapist, PTAs, Radiology Technologist, PTA’s, Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapists, COTAs, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Respiratory Care Practitioners, Surgical Technicians, PCA’s, Ultrasound Technologists, Professional Counselors, Clinical Dietitians, Clinical Dietitian Specialists, Account Manager/Sales, Infection Control Practitioners, Medical Staff Specialists, International Patient Liaison, Information Technology, housekeeping, and administrative positions.

• Managed relationships with hiring authorities.

• Conducted salary research for specific positions.

• Screened resumes conducted the first screening of applicants, and coordinated interviews with hiring managers, which included scheduling out of town candidates as needed.

• Administered pre-employment paperwork and prepared offer letters.

• Created job ads for posting in newspapers, the Intranet and Internet.

• Developed, coordinated, and oversaw special projects as determined by the HR director.

• Planned and participated in recruiting events, which included job fairs and college recruiting,

Additional Employment:

ABB Lummus Global, Inc. – Houston, Texas 08/2000 – 01/2001 Corporate Recruiter (Contract) – Full desk recruitment of Engineers, Information Technology, and administrative staff for the Oil and Gas Industry. Management Recruiters – Houston, Texas 02/1998 – 06/2000 Account Manager / Recruiter – Full desk recruitment of Information Technology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Administrative and Project Managers. Personnel Connection – San Antonio, Texas 05/1990 – 12/1997 Operations Manager / Recruiter – Full desk recruitment of clerical, administrative, finance, light industrial, and aviation staff (A&P Mechanics, Engineers, and Sheetmetal Mechanics) for placement with new and existing clients.

SKILLS

Notary Public, State of Texas – Exp. 11/10/2027,

Taleo, Incredible Health, Vivian, ClearCompany (HRM Direct) ATS, HRMS, PeopleSoft, People Admin, Windows 365, RSS API Healthcare Recruiting, TSS API Healthcare Contingent Staffing, Bullhorn, Absolute Healthcare, Microsoft 7, iRecruit, Nursetesting, Healthworks, Shiftwise, Webhire, Applicant Tracking, Lawson, Host, Office 2007, SAP, EZ Access, Resumix, CAPS, HIS.

EDUCATION

Sonoma State College, Cotati, CA

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