Emergency Department Service Associate

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a ED Service Associate on our Emergency Department team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend infection practices and hazardous chemical warnings.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Basic computer literacy skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and write English and understand oral instructions.
One year experience in a medical office or professional environment with high volume.
Demonstrated skills in organization and prioritization.
Excellent interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, and computer literacy.
Basic knowledge of data base systems to run and enter information into disinfection programs.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS/Code Gray Training) to be completed within three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.
Extensive standing and walking.
Other physical movements required such as climbing, bending, and lifting.
Must be able to lift weights up to 40 lbs. most of the day.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Responsibilities

Multi-task and prioritize work in a high demand work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Ensure a clean safe attractive environment for patients, employees and visitors to the Emergency Department.
Transporting patients.
Maintaining medical equipment within the Emergency Department.