Location: National (Remote with Travel Across Scotland)

Salary: £26,197 – £30,523 per annum (£13.43 – 15.65 p/h equivalent)

Full Time (37.5 hours p/w) – Permanent

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Self-Harm Network Scotland service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

As a Practice Development Officer, you’ll make a difference to people’s lives every day. Through our work to date we have identified a strong demand for community-based development and confidence building activities across Scotland. In this varied role you will work with a variety of organisations and services, from schools to NHS services, to third sector services such as homelessness services, foodbanks, community hubs, LGBTQ+ services, carers services, bereavement support and other mental health support services. You will provide and role model a compassionate response to reduce the risk to people who Self-Harm and respond effectively to their distress in a community setting. You will focus on supporting adults who self-harm as well as the organisations who support them across Scotland.

Penumbra has been delivering this service since 2021 and you will play a lead role in sharing the learning from our experience and practice to date and support teams across Scotland to put that learning into practice by working closely with organisations and communities. You will deliver a short-term programme of support including (but not limited to): Self-Harm Awareness Training, Raising awareness of support available in communities and through our online portal, Group work, Staff/Volunteer workshops, Drop-in support sessions and Parent/Carer group sessions.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.

Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.

Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. These emails may go into your spam inbox so please check frequently for any updates on your application. To avoid this happening please add “Penumbra Careers” – recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to your contact list. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the careers portal. If you have not had any update on your application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

Location: Flexible (Remote with travel across Scotland)

Salary: £26,197 - £30,523 per annum (£13.43 - £15.65 p/h equivalent)

Full Time (37.5 Hours p/w) – Permanent

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Self-Harm Network you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

As a Practice Development Officer, you’ll make a difference to people’s lives every day. Through our work to date we have identified a strong demand for community-based development and confidence building activities across Scotland. In this varied role you will work with a variety of organisations and services, from schools to NHS services, to third sector services such as homelessness services, foodbanks, community hubs, LGBTQ+ services, carers services, bereavement support and other mental health support services. You will provide and role model a compassionate response to reduce the risk to people who Self-Harm and respond effectively to their distress in a community setting. You will focus on supporting adults who self-harm as well as the organisations who support them across Scotland.

Penumbra has been delivering this service since 2021 and you will play a lead role in sharing the learning from our experience and practice to date and support teams across Scotland to put that learning into practice by working closely with organisations and communities. You will deliver a short-term programme of support including (but not limited to): Self-Harm Awareness Training, Raising awareness of support available in communities and through our online portal, Group work, Staff/Volunteer workshops, Drop-in support sessions and Parent/Carer group sessions.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.

Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.

Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. These emails may go into your spam inbox so please check frequently for any updates on your application. To avoid this happening please add “Penumbra Careers” – recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to your contact list. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the careers portal. If you have not had any update on your application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

Department/Unit:

Trauma/Surgery Department

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

This position is responsible for the overall planning, development, and oversight of the Trauma Injury Prevention Program as well as trauma education for the Adult Trauma Programs at Albany Medical Center. The objectives of the program are to educate AMC staff and the community about injury prevention and trauma care.

Hourly Range: $35.81 - 59.09

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Trauma Program Manager with development and implementation of injury prevention programs
• Serve as a resource for trauma care and injury prevention education to nursing staff, pre-hospital personnel, and community groups
• Conduct community education programs for diverse populations and coordinate responses to requests for injury prevention information
• Collaborate with other departments within the institution on programs for trauma education and injury prevention, including Emergency Department, EMS Outreach, and Rehabilitation services
• Serves as the lead trauma program coordinator overseeing screening and brief intervention (SBIRT)
• Develop and maintain a public presence for the prevention program
• Develop brochures, audiovisual aids, and presentation handouts as necessary
• Act as a spokesperson for injury and trauma prevention issues
• Act as a liaison to other hospitals and community groups for trauma prevention and outreach
• Identify, pursue, and obtain sources of program support and/or grant funding
• Establish and implement strategies for continuous improvement
• Plan and coordinate Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) courses
• Organize and facilitate the annual Trauma Symposium
• Maintain organized documentation of trauma education and injury prevention activities related to the Albany Med Trauma Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in health-related profession - required
• 1-3 years of job-related experience - required
• Familiarity with trauma system design and function - preferred
• Background and experience in health education/outreach - preferred
• Prior experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of community-based programs - preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Strong media relations skills
• High comfort level with public speaking
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Work with others to accomplish a task or goal or find a solution
• Flexible in work practices, procedures, and/or processes
• Work independently as well as with diverse groups and teams
• Possess effective time management skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Manage time effectively to complete job responsibilities
• Coordinate resources, including personnel, toward fulfillment of desired objectives
• Collect and organize data and report findings
• Determine when to problem solve in a creative way or seek assistance from the proper authority
• Proficiency in basic computer software packages (MS Office) and other software as required by the position
• Identify and implement processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses that do not compromise quality of services
• Use word processing and spreadsheet applications for communication and record keeping
• Basic graphic design principles and desktop publishing techniques

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Microbiology

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range: Min. $23.96/hr - Max $38.34/hr

An Information Technologist (IT) utilizes knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to manage laboratory data and information. The IT assists all laboratory areas in the delivery of quality laboratory products and services with primary focus on the preanalytical and post analytical phases of laboratory services while functioning as the primary advocate for the customer. This position requires general knowledge of testing performed in all laboratory areas and the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal supervision by the director or manager. Other critical aspects include excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to quickly resolve customer issues or problems.

The Laboratory Information Technologist (LIT) receives specimens and verifies identification on these specimens, verifies information on the written request, transfers this information into the computer system and sends the specimen to the appropriate testing area(s).  The LIT retrieves laboratory data and reports and assists authorized personnel, while maintaining patient confidentiality.  This individual is also responsible for keeping the surrounding area clean and organized.

Job Duties:

• Utilizes computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, transcribe results, generate billing, worksheets, and reports as assigned according to standard laboratory practices.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.
• Demonstrates basic-keyboarding skills needed for a highly computerized laboratory environment.
• Consults supervising technologist or laboratory services directory for assistance when necessary.
• Verifies that patient demographic information on specimen corresponds to that on the test order requisition.
• Verifies specimen acceptability according to laboratory procedures. Follows appropriate laboratory protocols for unacceptable specimens.
• Identifies specimens to be shared with other laboratory departments and follows appropriate interdepartmental procedures for shared specimens.
• Accessions test requests into the Laboratory Information System.
• Assists in maintaining, ordering and restocking supplies.
• Contacts health care provider/customer to clarify unclear requests.
• Packages specimens for transport according to IATA guidelines and established laboratory protocols

Experience and Education Requirements:

• BS from an accredited college or university.
• Degree in science, computer science or business preferred.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Cardio-Respiratory Services

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range: Min. $18.00/hr - Max $21.60/hr

Perform 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECGs). Apply telemetry transmitters for continuous cardiac monitoring.

Some college biology coursework; patient care experience; prior experience in 12 lead ECGs; Active BLS

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Hematology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The Clinical Technical Specialist is a technologist (clinical laboratory/cytology/histology) and performs procedures/tests that will aid in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or monitor progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. This position requires the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal supervision. The Technical Specialist has expertise in laboratory medicine in the specialty/subspecialty area assigned and provides technical assistance and consultation to co-workers, students, residents and other healthcare providers. In addition, the technical specialist develops and validates new test methodologies and procedures. This individual may also serve as a qualified supervisor in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor.

Hourly Rate: $31.27 - $51.60

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs testing and reports results on laboratory specimens. Accurately documents daily work activities.
• Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control
• Demonstrates and uses the applicable computer systems
• Uses effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees.
• Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
• Serve as a technical advisor for co-workers, students and other healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Education must come from an accredited college or university in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science - required
• Master's Degree Education must come from an accredited college or university in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science - preferred
• Candidate with BS must have at least six years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience as a qualified Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Cytotechnologist or Histotechnologist - required
• Candidate with appropriate master’s degree must have at least four years of pertinent laboratory experience with at least two years within the designated laboratory specialty in qualified Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Cytotechnologist or Histotechnologist - required
• Extensive management experience - required
• Effectively and cooperatively communicate both orally and in writing with customers, nursing staff, physicians and other hospital employees. All telephone and personal inquiries are conducted with courtesy, respect and confidentiality.
• Seek input and engage in interactive dialogue with co-workers to facilitate problem solving
• Serve as a technical advisor for co-workers, students and other healthcare providers.
• Effectively communicate implications and/or applications of test methodologies.
• Interpret laboratory information for healthcare providers. Assist clinicians in evaluating unexpectedly abnormal test results.
• Offer advice to clinicians on possible causes of preanalytical variation in test results and on ways to minimize variation in patient testing.
• Assist clinicians in appropriate test selection for particular diagnostic dilemmas. Consult on the selection of appropriate lab tests for the diagnosis and management of disease.
• Communicate status of projects and prospectively identify potential resource or material limitations.
• List and document all development activities including failed efforts.
• Develop and maintain an effective and productive work culture.
• Be customer focused. Work to establish directions and plans for providing products and services based upon what customers want.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute dilutions and do statistical analysis, prepare graphical displays and perform calculations to prepare solutions and/or media.
• Assess and effectively demonstrate competencies and accomplishments.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory influences specific to the work environment and how the various regulatory agencies interact.
• Understand the current requirements for Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP).
• Develop knowledge base in current and emerging scientific disciplines and technologies.
• Proactively educate by participating/attending clinical conferences and laboratory educational inservices for relevant specialties. Integrate concepts from various laboratory areas to advance one’s area of expertise.
• Identify situations where delegation is appropriate, communicate expectations clearly, and follow-up to ensure effective completion.
• Manage time by getting control of time wasters and completing work on time.
• Be honest and perform his/her job duties ethically.
• Serve as a positive role model for other staff by being punctual (including breaks), maintaining personal hygiene, wearing appropriate attire, limiting personal phone calls and contributing to the departmental “team” through cooperation and conflict avoidance.
• Possess knowledge of all policies (both hospital and departmental), protocols, and procedures and instrumentation for which he/she has been trained.
• Accept constructive criticism in a professional manner, incorporating changes where necessary.
• Deploy and manage new testing modalities.
• Validate reference intervals and demonstrate clinical efficacy of testing through clinical and statistical based endpoints.
• Perform special maintenance procedures and complex troubleshooting of equipment.
• Specify and implement a control system to ensure high quality results.
• Determine benefits of standardizing technology in an integrated model.
• Conduct a workflow analysis of operations to improve processes and implement solutions.
• Integrate customer needs, intended use claims and regulatory requirements in development and design goals for new projects.
• Develop understanding of processes and regulatory/quality requirements for development of assays, instruments and tools used in laboratory medicine.
• Understand and implement quality tools and systems. Actively participate in the laboratory quality management program.
• Use competitive comparisons and benchmarking.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and voluntary standards of performance. Actively participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys.
• Monitor satisfaction of internal and external customers and react effectively to this feedback. Have appropriate knowledge of feedback systems (reports, surveys, and complaints) for lab performance to monitor services.
• Develop and maintain computer skills needed for electronic communication and use of the intranet and internet to search for information.
• Understand and utilize statistical software to effectively manage and evaluate technical data.
• Generate information and summary reports using statistical and decision-making tools.
• Specify and utilize computerized tools for the selection and interpretation of laboratory testing.
• Maintain LIS and procedures to ensure clinicians receive laboratory data in a timely and useful manner.
• Design and implement reports that present patient data in a clinically useful format.
• Analyze information from multiple sources to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to convert it to actionable knowledge.
• Effect conflict resolution to benefit both the patient and the healthcare team
• Make responsible decisions.
• Identify situations where delegation is appropriate, communicate expectations clearly and follow up to ensure effective completion.
• Serve as a resource in resolution of intra/inter departmental healthcare issues.
• Clinical Lab Technologist Meets New York State Education Department requirements AND CLIA Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements AND be licensed by the NYSED as such. licensed by the NYSED as such. Upon Hire - required
• CT - Cytotechnologist Meets New York State Education Department requirements AND CLIA Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements AND be licensed by the NYSED as such. licensed by the NYSED as such. Upon Hire - required
• HT - Histotechnologist - ASCP Meets New York State Education Department requirements AND CLIA Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements AND be licensed by the NYSED as such. licensed by the NYSED as such. Upon Hire - required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Sterile Processing

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation,
sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery
center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process

Hourly Range: $18.00/hr. - $29.00/hr.

Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility. • Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed. • Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness. • Coordinates with Materials Dept to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels. • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service. • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments. • Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Director and Material Manger and follow process for replacement. • Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques. • Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift. • Maintains records for QA and sterilization. • Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards. • Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure. • Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: • the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses); • handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and • hand washing as appropriate.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Sterile Processing

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Performs duties which includes receiving, disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, sterilizing and assembling of materials processed in the department, wrapping kits, loading/unloading of Sterilizer baskets, operation of sterilizers, picking of instrument sets for surgical cases

Salary Range: $18 - $29

Performs duties which includes receiving, disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, sterilizing and assembling of materials processed in the department, wrapping kits, loading/unloading of Sterilizer baskets, operation of sterilizers, picking of instrument sets for surgical cases

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Sterile Processing

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Hourly Range: $18.00/hr. - $29.00/hr.

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation,
sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery
center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process

Job Description

• Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.

• Using OneSource as resource- knowledge sufficient to be able to assemble and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment.

• Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments.

• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment, i.e., IV pumps, monitors, up to 25 lbs. • Must have good telephone manners and problem-solving skills.

 • Is able to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes. Tactile differentiation, e.g. temperature, moisture.

 • Skill in cleaning specialized equipment. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED • Standard equipment including: computer terminal, telephone, washer/decontaminator, sonic cleaner, sterilizer (steam and Sterrad), air compressor and biological incubator.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards: high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio-waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc.

 • Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc

. • Pressure from high volume census to meet deadlines to obtain adequate instrumentation from vendors

. • Extensive people contact and interruptions.

 • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit.

 • The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 25 pounds,

 • Functional physical demands include manual dexterity and fine motor skills and reaching. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell and touch (i.e., tactile differentiation of temperature and moisture).

 • Have no physical limitations as to lifting trays of instruments (above the head), pushing, pulling carts from sterilizer, walking, and standing for duration of shift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• . Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.

 • Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.

 • Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness. • Coordinates with Materials Dept to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels.

 • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.

 • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments

. • Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Director and Material Manger and follow process for replacement.

 • Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques. • Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.

 • Maintains records for QA and sterilization.

• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards. • Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.

• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: • the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses); • handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and • hand washing as appropriate

• Maintains flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed.

• Maintains a work record of regular attendance, timely arrivals and departures

. • Knows fire and safety procedures for work area.

 • Maintains professional appearance appropriate to position and function. Wears identification badge while on duty. • Participates in cost effective delivery of care

• Maintains flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed.

• Maintains a work record of regular attendance, timely arrivals and departures.

• Knows fire and safety procedures for work area.

• Maintains professional appearance appropriate to position and function. Wears identification badge while on duty

. • Participates in cost effective delivery of care

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Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Sterile Processing

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Sterile Processing Technician, Albany

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation,
sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery
center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

Job Description

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
• Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.
• Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• Coordinates with Materials Dept to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels. • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments.
• Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Director and Material Manager and follow process for replacement.
• Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques. • Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Maintains records for QA and sterilization. • Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
• Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: • the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses); • handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and • hand washing as appropriate.

Additional Job Description

• Maintains flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed.
• Maintains a work record of regular attendance, timely arrivals and departures.
• Knows fire and safety procedures for work area.
• Maintains professional appearance appropriate to position and function. Wears identification badge while on duty.
• Participates in cost effective delivery of care.

Salary Range: $18.00/hr - $29.00/hr

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Digestive Disease Center

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Provides support for unit function by processing instrumentation, cleaning equipment, rotating and maintaining stocks.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the attached annual competency assessment.  Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.

• Must be manually dexterous
• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for use and processes in use
• Can perform decontamination and sterilization process as requested

Salary Range: $18.84/hr - $20.00/hr

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Microbiology

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

The Laboratory Information Technician (LIT) receives specimens and verifies identification on these specimens, verifies information on the written request, transfers this information into the computer system and sends the specimen to the appropriate testing area(s). The LIT retrieves laboratory data and reports and assists authorized personnel, while maintaining patient confidentiality. This individual is also responsible for keeping the surrounding area clean and organized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, transcribe results, generate billing, worksheets, and reports as assigned according to standard laboratory practices.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.
• Demonstrates basic-keyboarding skills needed for a highly computerized laboratory environment.
• Consults supervising technologist or laboratory services directory for assistance when necessary.
• Verifies that patient demographic information on specimen corresponds to that on the test order requisition.
• Verifies specimen acceptability according to laboratory procedures. Follows appropriate laboratory protocols for unacceptable specimens.
• Identifies specimens to be shared with other laboratory departments and follows appropriate interdepartmental procedures for shared specimens.
• Accessions test requests into the Laboratory Information System.
• Assists in maintaining, ordering and restocking supplies.
• Contacts health care provider/customer to clarify unclear requests.
• Packages specimens for transport according to IATA guidelines and established laboratory protocols

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with a science or computer background - preferred
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Use effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees.
• Listen well, respond to requests, take direction and engage in interactive dialogues with others.
• Seek the input of others to achieve consensus.
• Comprehend, remember and carry out instructions. The individual communicates any questions to a preceptor or Supervisor as the need arises.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Grade 10

The Roslin Institute, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Full time 35 hours per week.

Open Ended



We are seeking to appoint a highly-established researcher to lead an independent research activity in the economics of animal health, applied towards sustainable animal agriculture and addressing one health. We expect candidates to have an internationally-leading research profile reflected in a strong track record of publishing in leading journals, and evidenced by substantial success in securing independent funding from both national and international sources. With a proven track record of devising, establishing and leading major multidisciplinary initiatives, candidates should have experience of working with international agencies and work experience in multiple countries. They should also be able to demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and implement teaching courses at different levels.



The Opportunity:

Focused on providing international impact in animal health economics, the post provides an opportunity to play a leading role within the senior academic team at The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Sciences within the University of Edinburgh.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Demonstrable ability to establish and lead internationally recognised research activity in the economics of animal health
Have substantial research publication activity
Have experience of working with and proven ability of securing funding from national and international agencies
Have practical work experience in multiple countries
Have demonstrable skills in people management and mentoring

Department/Unit:

Operating Room

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

LPNS are welcome to Apply.

Hourly Range: $24.00/hr. - $31.66/hr.

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the patient safety is maintained.
The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field

• Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed

• Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies

• Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required

• 1-3 years of scrubbing experience - preferred

• Familiar with all specialty services - preferred

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire - required

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit:

Operating Room

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Hourly Range: $28.50/hr. - $34.00/hr.

LPNS are welcome to Apply.

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the patient safety is maintained.
The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well.

Job Description

• Maintain sterile field
• Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed
• Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies
• Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST)
• NYS LPN also acceptable
• 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred
• Familiar with all specialty services preferred

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.