Patient Care Technician , Occupational Medicine

Not only is the award-winning UR Thompson Health the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region, it is also a wonderful place to work! It offers amazing opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the entire system. Now is a great time to join this family of compassionate, mission-driven care providers who are truly making a difference in the lives of so many within our community. When you come to work at Thompson, you are not simply ‘getting a job,’ you are starting a career with job security and peace of mind. 

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 6:30am-3pm or 7:30am-4pm, with some on call.

*Each tech is on call 1 night during the week 4pm to 7am the following morning and 1 weekend a month. Paid $3 per hour for all hours you take call and if called in would get time and a half.

Pay Range: $19.64 - $24.50, based on experience

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Four weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.

• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website 

Responsibilities:

• Provides alcohol & drug testing.
• Assists clinical & clerical staff to facilitate flow of patients & health information for customers’ medical records.
• Supports nursing and medical staff in the admission, treatment & discharge of patients.
• Responsible for training of clinic staff in collection of specimens for drug tests and collection.
• Troubleshoots problems with technical equipment.
• Lives the CARES values at all times.

Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrates skill in AED, Breath Alcohol technician, audiogram & spirometry calibration & test administration, ECG, DOT & non-DOT urine drug collection.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with patients, providers, associates & corporate customers.
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification for breath alcohol testing, drug testing (urine, saliva, hair testing) preferred.
• Competency for phlebotomy preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in outpatient clinic, physician office or emergency department preferred.
• Knows spelling and use of medical terms.
• Must possess excellent patient/public relations and communication skills.
• Proficient in data entry.

Pay Range:$19.64 - $24.50

Starting Pay: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.