Automation Technician, Weekends

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Towson (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Building Automation Technician responsible for monitoring vital hospital systems and ensuring prompt response to emergencies. This role requires a strong understanding of hospital protocols, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle critical situations calmly. Join a recognized team dedicated to providing quality care and patient safety in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years' relevant experience preferred.
• Able to use Microsoft Office and troubleshoot basic computer issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage emergency hospital systems.
• Dispatch calls for service to departments.
• Coordinate with external services for repairs.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational or Technical Degree

Job description

Job Description

General Summary

The Building Automation Technician (BAT) is responsible for monitoring various critical hospital systems, initiating emergency codes (Blue, OBERT, RRT, etc), taking telephone calls from staff, physicians, visitors, and patients, and dispatching calls for service to various departments. The BAT ensures 24-hour coverage of the department and communicates regularly with hospital leadership, staff, visitors, and patients.

I. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Critical Systems Monitoring - Follows established policies and procedures to actively monitor, manage, and dispatch staff for numerous hospital life safety systems, including:

1. Fire Alarm
2. Building Automations / Critical Space Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Systems
3. Code Blue / Medical Alert Systems
4. Infant Protection
5. Panic Alarms
6. Access Control / Security Systems
7. Medical Gas Alarms
8. Emergency Call Boxes
9. Pneumatic Tube System
10. Helipad / Helicopter coordination between the hospital and transport companies.

1. Call Dispatch / Assignment
   1. Receive emergency and non-emergency security and facilities calls for service and assign/dispatch as appropriate
   2. Monitor the facilities work order system and assign calls
   3. During non-business hours, receive emergency medical equipment service calls and coordinates repairs with on-call technicians
   4. Dispatches all emergency medical calls, including Code Blue, OBERT, RRT, etc.

1. Outside Coordination
   1. Manages all hospital calls with Baltimore County Police / Fire / 911.
   2. Coordinates with outside vendors for emergency repairs / services.

1. During non-business hours (or if assigned), answer the hospital's main telephone operator line and assist callers with patient information, transfers to units/departments, etc.

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Qualifications

II. Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, required. Vocational or Technical Degree, preferred.
• Two (2) years' relevant experience, preferred.

III. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Understands the use and procedure around the electronic medical record system.
• Basic computer troubleshooting (rebooting, logins, application uses, etc).
• Clear, legible writing for log keeping.
• Critical thinking, strong knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.

IV. Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital and department patient safety initiatives

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76
Other Compensation (if applicable):
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