Albany Medical College
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22 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
68157Department/Unit:Health ServiceWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$40,495.10 - $52,643.64The Health Service Technician in Employee Health Service works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Health Service Manager. The primary responsibilities of the HST is coordination and maintenance of documents, patient charts, and data management as well as the clinical and educational duties of N95 fit testing, Urine drug screening, Screening audiograms, pulmonary function testing, Pulse Oximetry, Phlebotomy, Vital signs, and facilitation of Healthcare workers (HCW) throughput. Additionally, the HST will perform other tasks outlined below to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit. The HST utilizes customer service and organizational skills to respond to actual or potential health care documentation requirements of the Employee Health Service, and works according to existing protocols and with sound medical judgement to perform required testing and patient evaluation.The Health Service Technician in Employee Health Service works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Health Service Manager.
The primary responsibilities of the HST is coordination and maintenance of documents, patient charts, and data management as well as the clinical and educational
duties of N95 fit testing, Urine drug screening, Screening audiograms, pulmonary function testing, Pulse Oximetry, Phlebotomy, Vital signs, and facilitation of Healthcare workers (HCW) throughput. Additionally, the HST will perform other tasks outlined below to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit. The HST utilizes customer service and organizational skills to respond to actual or potential health care documentation requirements of the Employee Health Service, and works according to existing protocols and with sound medical judgement to perform required testing and patient evaluation.**Job requirements:**Graduation from High School and at least 1year applicable work experience. Knowledge of and ability to apply medical terminology Working knowledge of computer programs with strong PC and keyboard skills Critical thinking with ability to adapt workload, data management, and patient care based on information obtained. Self-motivation, independent work skills, attention to detail.
Must work very well with people and have skills in dealing with confidential and personal issues.
Ability to view the EHS unit and AMC System as team. Good communication skills in English and the ability to help customers who are not English speakers navigate through the educational requirements of N95 fit testing and PAPR use. Strong Customer Service skills. BLS certification**Job duties:**Data management:Include but are not limited to:Collect identified information for accurate completion of the visit documentation. Review all HCW documents for any ‘yes’ answers that lead to additional paperwork, and supply that paperwork to the HCW.
Review chart for compliance with all EHS requirements.
Ensure that all appropriate forms are attached and bring any questions to other team members. Shred all documents removed from the chart with any identifying information. Keep a supply of necessary forms available at the nursing and N95 stations. Telephone triage Cover front desk reception as needed Pull terminations Break down charts for scanning, scan documents and destroy originals. Organize scanned items in computer Distribute charts and paperwork from the clinical staff. File labs and records into charts File charts Prepare copies of records upon HCW requests Copy WC notes and store them for RM pick-up. Check Fax machine and disperse documents Implementation and documentation of OSHA program visits regarding medical management of employees on the HAZMAT, ASBESTOS, Hearing Conservation, Day Care, Formaldehyde, Lead teams. Implementation and documentation of new special programs. Participation in Health Service QIT Working knowledge of new data management program Preceptor / training of new and lite duty staff Assist in the compliance with HIPAA within the department Assist with JCAHO within the departmentClinical duties:N95 and Full Face Respirator fit testing, maintenance of equipment and supplies. Completion, documentation, and maintenance of records and supplies for the post-offer drug screen program Daily and weekly controls for all laboratory tests consistent with good practice and under the authority of the AMC lab. Daily testing of negative pressure rooms Urine dips Urine pregnancy tests Rapid Strep tests Blood sugar tests Pulmonary Function testing Pulse oximetry Audiograms Biological Control for the audiogram Vital signs Phlebotomy Height/Weight Visual acuity Color vision testing Stocking of rooms Putting patients in rooms for Sick Calls and Workers Comp visits with concise note regarding chief complaint. Order and restock linens Transport of specimens to lab**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.**EDUCATION:**High School Diploma or equivalent**EXPERIENCE:**Medical terminology and related medical office experience preferred.**COMMUNICATION SKILLS:**Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Ability to document patient care on established forms.
Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively in English to patients, family members, employees and others.Good communication skills in English and the ability to help customers who are not English speakers navigate through the educational requirements of N95 fit testing and PAPR use.Ability to listen well, to take direction and to engage in interactive dialogues with others.
Ability to seek out the input of others to achieve consensus.**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.**PROFESSIONAL SKILLS*:***Ability to be honest, to be punctual, and to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the medical profession.
Ability to implement organizational plans, and the mandates of governing agencies.
Ability to be accurate in such matters as record-keeping, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others.
Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.
Ability to adhere to AMC’s policies, procedures and practices, and to utilize AMC’s problem-solving processes for resolving grievances or disagreements.
Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.**REASONING ABILITY:**Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Critical thinking is essential in order to carry out job duties in a dynamic and fluid environment without static protocols.
Ability to improve job performance through continuing education and self-direction.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
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22 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
68157Department/Unit:Health ServiceWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$40,495.10 - $52,643.64The Health Service Technician in Employee Health Service works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Health Service Manager. The primary responsibilities of the HST is coordination and maintenance of documents, patient charts, and data management as well as the clinical and educational duties of N95 fit testing, Urine drug screening, Screening audiograms, pulmonary function testing, Pulse Oximetry, Phlebotomy, Vital signs, and facilitation of Healthcare workers (HCW) throughput. Additionally, the HST will perform other tasks outlined below to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit. The HST utilizes customer service and organizational skills to respond to actual or potential health care documentation requirements of the Employee Health Service, and works according to existing protocols and with sound medical judgement to perform required testing and patient evaluation.The Health Service Technician in Employee Health Service works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Health Service Manager.
The primary responsibilities of the HST is coordination and maintenance of documents, patient charts, and data management as well as the clinical and educational
duties of N95 fit testing, Urine drug screening, Screening audiograms, pulmonary function testing, Pulse Oximetry, Phlebotomy, Vital signs, and facilitation of Healthcare workers (HCW) throughput. Additionally, the HST will perform other tasks outlined below to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit. The HST utilizes customer service and organizational skills to respond to actual or potential health care documentation requirements of the Employee Health Service, and works according to existing protocols and with sound medical judgement to perform required testing and patient evaluation.**Job requirements:**Graduation from High School and at least 1year applicable work experience. Knowledge of and ability to apply medical terminology Working knowledge of computer programs with strong PC and keyboard skills Critical thinking with ability to adapt workload, data management, and patient care based on information obtained. Self-motivation, independent work skills, attention to detail.
Must work very well with people and have skills in dealing with confidential and personal issues.
Ability to view the EHS unit and AMC System as team. Good communication skills in English and the ability to help customers who are not English speakers navigate through the educational requirements of N95 fit testing and PAPR use. Strong Customer Service skills. BLS certification**Job duties:**Data management:Include but are not limited to:Collect identified information for accurate completion of the visit documentation. Review all HCW documents for any ‘yes’ answers that lead to additional paperwork, and supply that paperwork to the HCW.
Review chart for compliance with all EHS requirements.
Ensure that all appropriate forms are attached and bring any questions to other team members. Shred all documents removed from the chart with any identifying information. Keep a supply of necessary forms available at the nursing and N95 stations. Telephone triage Cover front desk reception as needed Pull terminations Break down charts for scanning, scan documents and destroy originals. Organize scanned items in computer Distribute charts and paperwork from the clinical staff. File labs and records into charts File charts Prepare copies of records upon HCW requests Copy WC notes and store them for RM pick-up. Check Fax machine and disperse documents Implementation and documentation of OSHA program visits regarding medical management of employees on the HAZMAT, ASBESTOS, Hearing Conservation, Day Care, Formaldehyde, Lead teams. Implementation and documentation of new special programs. Participation in Health Service QIT Working knowledge of new data management program Preceptor / training of new and lite duty staff Assist in the compliance with HIPAA within the department Assist with JCAHO within the departmentClinical duties:N95 and Full Face Respirator fit testing, maintenance of equipment and supplies. Completion, documentation, and maintenance of records and supplies for the post-offer drug screen program Daily and weekly controls for all laboratory tests consistent with good practice and under the authority of the AMC lab. Daily testing of negative pressure rooms Urine dips Urine pregnancy tests Rapid Strep tests Blood sugar tests Pulmonary Function testing Pulse oximetry Audiograms Biological Control for the audiogram Vital signs Phlebotomy Height/Weight Visual acuity Color vision testing Stocking of rooms Putting patients in rooms for Sick Calls and Workers Comp visits with concise note regarding chief complaint. Order and restock linens Transport of specimens to lab**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.**EDUCATION:**High School Diploma or equivalent**EXPERIENCE:**Medical terminology and related medical office experience preferred.**COMMUNICATION SKILLS:**Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Ability to document patient care on established forms.
Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively in English to patients, family members, employees and others.Good communication skills in English and the ability to help customers who are not English speakers navigate through the educational requirements of N95 fit testing and PAPR use.Ability to listen well, to take direction and to engage in interactive dialogues with others.
Ability to seek out the input of others to achieve consensus.**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.**PROFESSIONAL SKILLS*:***Ability to be honest, to be punctual, and to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the medical profession.
Ability to implement organizational plans, and the mandates of governing agencies.
Ability to be accurate in such matters as record-keeping, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others.
Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.
Ability to adhere to AMC’s policies, procedures and practices, and to utilize AMC’s problem-solving processes for resolving grievances or disagreements.
Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.**REASONING ABILITY:**Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Critical thinking is essential in order to carry out job duties in a dynamic and fluid environment without static protocols.
Ability to improve job performance through continuing education and self-direction.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
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