Jobs in Barton, NY

Position Summary:
To know and understand the principles of sterile technique and their application. To follow defined procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. To maintain a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff members, physicians, and ancillary staff. To maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in‐service programs.
Education, License & Cert:
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United Sates Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.
Experience:
Experience preferred, but may be trained on‐ the‐ job, if recent graduate. Must have general knowledge of surgical procedures, and draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.
Essential Functions:
1. Demonstrates competence in performance of technical skills relative to clinical area of practice 5. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts. 6. Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures. 7. Participates in orientation and training program to attain competency in all services. 8. Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activities/provides documentation of required continuing education credits. 9. Promotes teamwork and collaboration among all members of the surgical team. 10. Practices within the scope of current policies and procedures of the nursing Department and nursing unit guidelines. 11. Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility and priority setting regarding work assignment. 12. Attends and participates in unit council meetings, utilizes staff meetings and other appropriate channels to resolve problems.
Other Duties:
1. Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done, within areas of responsibility. 2. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position 3. Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.
Rev: 9-6-2023

Job Description

Position Summary:

Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs.

Education, License & Cert:

High School Grad or Equivalent

Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in a licensed nurse education program.

Essential Functions:

Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:

• Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.
• Observing confused and difficult patients
• AM/PM Hygiene care
• Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care
• Feeding
• Assisting with range of motion exercises
• Mobilizing patients ‐ transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol
• Exercise protocols
• Discontinuing foley catheter
• Simple dressing changes
• Incentive spirometry supervision
• Surgical preps
• Postmortem care
• Administers cleansing enemas
• Removal of peripheral IV catheters
• Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned
• Performs and records accurately:
• Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights
• I & O
• Records bowel movements
• ADLs and activities
• Performs and records the following specimen collection:
• Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
• Completes the following support activities.
• Completes EKGs.
• Transports patients as needed
• Serves, sets up and retrieves trays
• Distributes water pitchers as appropriate
• Orders and distributes nourishment.
• Transports equipment
• Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
• Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
• Answers call bells
• Participates in patient rounding
• Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff
• Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
• Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
• Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
• Assures proper storage of equipment.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action
• Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition
• Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
• Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
• Maintains CPR certification and practice
• Demonstrates cost‐effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division‐specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.
• Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non‐verbal communications.
  
  

Other Duties:

• Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments as appropriate.
• Encouraged to participate in community activities
• Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).
  
  

Rev: 2-29-2024

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Join Our Team as a Patient Service Specialist!

Position Details:

- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)

- Shifts: 8-5 Day

- Days: Monday through Friday

- Pay- $17.34-$23.96

Position Summary:
The Patient Service Specialist provides direct, daily operational front office support in a manner consistent with Guthrie Medical Group’s Service Excellence Standards. The Patient Service Specialist will continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to be self‐motivated, flexible, punctual, detail oriented, have good time management skills and have excellent communication skills.
Education, License & Cert:
High School diploma/GED required. Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant school preferred.
Experience:
Demonstrated customer service commitment in a fast‐paced environment with a minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service related field preferred. Medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be comfortable with computers and learning new applications.
Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for greeting every patient in a courteous, professional, and timely manner every Time.
2. Responsible for answering telephones in a friendly and efficient manner in conjunction with Guthrie’s Telephone Standards. Screens telephone calls, takes messages and provides information.
3. Responsible for scheduling and maintaining all patient appointments electronically. Verifies patient information at time of scheduling and assigns B# / MRN to new patients. Responsible for editing appointment schedule at the direction of practice management.
4. Registers patient. Reviews, verifies and corrects patient demographic and insurance information along with scanning current insurance cards into the patient’s confidential medical record.
5. Verify eligibility for major insurance carriers including but not limited to New York and Pennsylvania Medical Assistance to ensure accurate billing. Complete various types of insurance forms, pre‐certifications and referrals.
6. Possess the ability to inform, quote, and collect copayments, insurance deductibles, deposits, or unpaid balances at the time of registration as per Guthrie Medical Group, P.C. ‘s policies and guidelines.
7. Responsible for daily cash‐out and balancing in accordance with the Patient Cash Control Policy.
8. Performs liaison duties between patients, physicians, hospital staff, organizational departments, etc., keeping the departments fully aware of all necessary information. Keeps patients informed of any delays.
9. Adheres to departmental and organizational policies and attends meetings/huddles as required.
10. Requires the ability to prioritize daily tasks simultaneously in a fast‐paced, ever changing work environment within a strong team structure.
11. Maintains strict confidentiality related to patient health information in accordance with HIPAA compliance.
12. Assists with and completes other projects or duties as assigned including participating in all quality initiatives established by the organization.
Other Duties:
1. Other duties as assigned.

Position Summary:
Operate stationary and portable x‐ray equipment to make radiographs of designated regions of the body. Supervise and instruct students in the clinical areas.
Education, License & Cert:
High School Diploma and graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program. AAS degree preferred. Certificate required: ARRT.
Experience:
Minimum of six months preferred as a registered technologist in a Radiology Department of a general acute‐care hospital.
Essential Functions:
Performs Diagnostic radiologic procedures:
1. Adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each examination.
2. Accurate positioning of patients to fully utilize photometer.
3. Performs appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist. This includes accurate labeling of left or right side, patient name, medical record number, date and time, as well as technique.
Proficient in patient care activities as related to radiology.
1. Ability to relate to patient’s information pertaining to ordered procedures.
2. Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases.
3.Demonstrate competency in patient preparation including informed consent, and injection of IV contrast. Knowledgeable in the correct use of Radiology Information System (EPIC), scheduling tracking, completion, downtime procedures, and PACS.
Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in Radiology.
1. Attends inservice programs as scheduled.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with other technologists, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
3. Works to keep morale high, does not complain to him/herself but works at finding a solution to a particular problem.
4. Seeks help and answers to questions when they are not sure.
5. Performs examinations in a confident, timely fashion.
6. Provides for patient’s modesty, comfort, and privacy.
7. Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments, as appropriate.
Other Duties:
1. Cleaning and restocking rooms daily.
2. Performs other duties as assigned.
3. Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma).
4. Reports problems occurring with equipment to supervisor or QA technologist.
5. Supervises, instructs and evaluates radiology students assigned to his/her area.
6. Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
7. Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings, with Radiology school officials to maintain current knowledge of school policies/procedures and student progress.
8. Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe situation occurs (such as fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm.
9. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, on a scheduled basis.
10. Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients. Must be able to perform a stand‐pivot transfer with a 105 pound patient.

UP to a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
Position Summary:
Caregiver works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs.
Education, License, & Cert:
High School Grad or Equivalent
Experience:
No experience required
Essential Functions:
Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:
- Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.
- Observing confused and difficult patients
- AM/PM Hygiene care
- Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care
- Feeding
- Assisting with range of motion exercises
- Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol
- Exercise protocols
- Discontinuing foley catheter
- Simple dressing changes
- Incentive spirometry supervision
- Surgical preps
- Postmortem care
- Administers cleansing enemas
- Removal of peripheral IV catheters
- Apply external catheter or incontinence device
- Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned
- Performs and records accurately:
- Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights
- I & O
- Records bowel movements
- ADLs and activities
- Performs and records the following specimen collection:
- Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
- Completes EKGs.
- Glucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas
- Conducts bladder scanning
- Basic ostomy care
- Transports patients as needed
- Serves, sets up and retrieves trays
- Distributes water pitchers as appropriate
- Orders and distributes nourishment.
- Transports equipment
- Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
- Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
- Answers call bells
- Participates in patient rounding
- Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff
- Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
- Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
- Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
- Assures proper storage of equipment.
- Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action
- Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition
- Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
- Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
- Maintains CPR certification and practice
- Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies, performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.
- Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.
- Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications.
Other Duties:
- Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.
- Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
- Encouraged to participate in community activities
- Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).

UP to a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
Position Summary:
Caregiver works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs.
Education, License, & Cert:
High School Grad or Equivalent
Experience:
No experience required
Essential Functions:
Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:
- Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.
- Observing confused and difficult patients
- AM/PM Hygiene care
- Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care
- Feeding
- Assisting with range of motion exercises
- Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol
- Exercise protocols
- Discontinuing foley catheter
- Simple dressing changes
- Incentive spirometry supervision
- Surgical preps
- Postmortem care
- Administers cleansing enemas
- Removal of peripheral IV catheters
- Apply external catheter or incontinence device
- Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned
- Performs and records accurately:
- Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights
- I & O
- Records bowel movements
- ADLs and activities
- Performs and records the following specimen collection:
- Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
- Completes EKGs.
- Glucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas
- Conducts bladder scanning
- Basic ostomy care
- Transports patients as needed
- Serves, sets up and retrieves trays
- Distributes water pitchers as appropriate
- Orders and distributes nourishment.
- Transports equipment
- Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
- Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
- Answers call bells
- Participates in patient rounding
- Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff
- Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
- Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
- Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
- Assures proper storage of equipment.
- Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action
- Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition
- Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
- Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
- Maintains CPR certification and practice
- Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies, performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.
- Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.
- Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications.
Other Duties:
- Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.
- Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
- Encouraged to participate in community activities
- Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).

Up to a $25,000 Sign On Bonus
Position Summary
The Nurse Manager provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise, facilitates an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships among all team members. The Nurse Manager promotes a climate for effective performance while allocating available resources to promote efficient, effective, and quality nursing/patient care. The Nurse Manager contributes to the development and implementation of strategic planning processes, day-to-day operations, and attainment of organizational and departmental goals. The Nurse Manager, as department head, is responsible for the total management and administrative functions of the Department, inclusive of resolution of coverage and scheduling issues. The Nurse Manager is accountable for the management of patient care, human, fiscal, regulatory compliance and distribution and usage of material resources. Must demonstrate competency in infusions, injections, therapeutic phlebotomy, specimen collections, access Medi-ports, insert peripheral intravenous devices, perform second verification for chemotherapy administration in the infusion center. Provide patient and family education as necessary. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a rural community setting.
Patient Contact
Provides direct care to patients of all ages and interacts with family member when needed.
Experience
A minimum of 2-4 years of experience working in a leadership position preferably in an infusion center, medical oncology practice or a complex healthcare environment. Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, revenue management, and operation efficiency is preferred. Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
Education
The nurse manager must possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Masters preferred.
Licenses
1. Registered Nurse in the state of practice, New York and/or Pennsylvania
Essential Functions
1. Monitor and drive key performance indicators, meeting the departmental goals including clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, financial performance, productivity and access goals.
2. Maintains interdisciplinary approach through promotion and participation in hospital/community committee/activities, all meetings related to oversight of the cancer center.
3. Recognizes and identifies actual or potential situations which may place the health care system at risk for corporate compliance. Communicates appropriately to the administrator and/or follows defined policy for addressing the situation.
4. Establishes interdisciplinary work teams to enhance patient care outcomes specific to oncology patient population.
5. Actively works to achieve patient care outcomes at or above the benchmark for the designated population.
6. Develop and maintain competency requirements for clinical staff, based on current updates in oncology care and perform yearly competency and annual performance evaluation.
7. Maintain structured orientation processes relating to oncology care.
8. Responsible for updating clinical policies and procedures collaborating with all Guthrie Oncology sites.
9. Meets regulatory requirements with DOH and JACHO and demonstrates and enforces compliance with hospital, State and Federal guidelines.
10. Demonstrates and integrates population specific care for the adult/geriatric patient and appropriate standards of care and practice.
11. Anticipates, monitors, and adjusts human and material resources appropriate to volume and patient acuity level.
12. Integrates clinical, financial, and operational data and evaluates the impact upon patient clinical and financial outcomes.
13. Initiates and provides leadership for performance improvement activities as appropriate based upon outcomes data in collaboration with the other Guthrie Oncology sites.
14. Responsible for submission and maintenance of payroll data for the department.
15. Participates in interviews for providers and assists with the integration to the team.
16. Demonstrates enthusiasm when relating to customers.
17. Maintains open lines of communication by being responsive to staff and customers.
18. Demonstrates effective service recovery with respect to outpatients.
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned.
update 5-30-25

Position Summary:
To perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities, patient assessments, and life support interventions in all treatment areas, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. To determine appropriate course of respiratory treatment using defined and approved patient driven and therapist driven protocols. To be knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of mechanical ventilation initiation and management, endotracheal intubation assistance, and airway protection and maintenance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. To take charge responsibly and assist provider during bronchoscopies, where applicable. Demonstrate knowledge and principles of growth and development necessary to provide care for patients of all age groups and other demographics and engage in the prioritization of job duties in a safe and timely manner and to assist team members when the individual’s workload is completed. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts on the occasion that shift vacancies arise from retirements and planned or unplanned medical or other leave.
Education, License & Cert:
- Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program and have successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and remain in good standing.
- Baccalaureate preferred.
- Respiratory Therapy license in state of practice required
- Must possess NBRC RRT certification. RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, and/or COPD-E are preferred, but not required
- BLS, ACLS required. PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E preferred
Experience:
1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered upon review of clinical activity during their education.
Essential Functions:
1. Ability to make rapid and clinically sound decisions with a variety of details efficiently and effectively and demonstration of initiative and sound judgement in problem solving.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all areas of respiratory care.
3. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in accordance with the change in patient acuity and workload. Functions independently in all patient care areas and demonstrates initiative in completing work assignments.
4. Determines appropriate therapy and adjusts treatment plans accordingly based on approved patient and RT driven protocols.
5. Consistently provides accurate and thorough documentation in the EHR per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
6. Manages mechanical ventilation including initiation, maintenance, and weaning according to ventilator management and weaning protocols and policy.
7. Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration 1:1 and during interdisciplinary rounding by providing dialogue of assessments and recommendations for mechanically and non-invasively ventilated patients daily, including recommendations for the collection of additional data through radiological studies, blood gas analysis, and other laboratory reports. Seeks consult when appropriate.
8. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action. Guthrie Position Description Position Title Registered Respiratory Therapist Department Entity Job Code Job Family 2036
9. Assists with bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with policy.
10. Evaluate various diagnostic procedures including PFTS, ABG and VBGs, chest x-rays, ventilator wave forms, oximetry, and end tidal CO2 monitoring.
11. Provides patient and family education.
12. Assists with the orientation of new hires and the precepting of students.
13. Ensures equipment is clean, assembled appropriately, and compliant with preventive maintenance requirements when appropriate.
14. Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly.
15. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Other Duties:
1. Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies.
2. Maintains active status with NBRC
3. Remains current with all RQI requirements
4. Attend department meetings and mandatory in-services.
5. Assists with special projects and committees as assigned.
6. Demonstrates competencies as specified annually.
7. Practices good customer service/patient experience
8. Regularly assists coworkers as necessary.
9. Supports department and organizational QA/QI/PI initiatives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
10. Possesses high ethical standards.
11. Maintains effective inter-and-intra departmental relationships and conducts self in a professional manner.
12. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a courteous and tactful manner.
13. Participate in community and employee engagement activities.
14. Supports and adheres to all Guthrie Values.
15. Complies with organizational and departmental dress code standards; consistently neat and well groomed.
16. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job duty and other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

This is an ON-SITE position located in Sayre, PA.

Summary:
The Engineer, Network is responsible for the implementation and support of network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN and SDWAN to support critical healthcare operations across The Guthrie Clinic (TGC). This role ensures high availability and performance for clinical systems, patient care services, and administrative functions across the hospital network. The Engineer collaborates with IT teams, vendors, and hospital stakeholders to align network solutions with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. This position will be a technology advocate throughout the organization for the effective application of technology to meet business needs and to support business changes and growth. Technology functions include network infrastructure, architecture and protocols (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, network appliances), network automation and operations, patch management, application delivery, monitoring and cloud computing.

Experience:
1. Preferred three to five (3 to 5) years of experience in implementing and managing complex network infrastructure in an enterprise environment; healthcare experience preferred.
2. Highly experienced information systems professional with a strong technical background and proven track record of accomplishments in a large, complex multi-level organization.
3. Experience in network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and technologies (e.g., Cisco, Extreme, Palo Alto).
4. Proficiency in network security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC).
5. Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud-based network solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure).
6. Knowledge of Azure networking services (e.g., MS Azure VNET, ExpressRoute, vWAN, etc.)
7. Proficient with monitoring and logging tools for access management and troubleshooting using such tools as Syslog, ACS, Netflow, Solarwinds and protocol analyzers.
8. Knowledge of network security and encryption standards.
9. Intermediate troubleshooting skills.
10. Ability to work with network security devices such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA.
11. Experience with ITSM functionalities such as change control, CMDB and ticketing systems.
12. Strong knowledge of healthcare information systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), cybersecurity and clinical operations.
13. Prior experience delivering high availability systems in a 24/7 environment across geographically dispersed business units.
14. Demonstrated ability to facilitate evaluation of technologies and achieve consensus on technical standards and solutions among a diverse group of information technology professionals.
15. Demonstrated commitment to customer service who has provided responsive and effective support, developed solid working relationships with customers, and delivered high quality, value-added services that met/exceeded customer expectations.
- Equally adept at developing technology strategies and the operation of existing technical infrastructures. Significant experience and knowledge of computing architecture and implementation of networked computing structures.
1. Polished professional with demonstrated information technology experience and strong communication skills that can rapidly gain and maintain credibility with customers and IT colleagues.
Education:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration or related field strongly desired or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
1. Preferred certifications include CCNA
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of network devices.
- Monitors functions of network devices to ensure acceptable performance.
- Creates and maintains documentation related to network configuration and network topologies.
- Serves as subject matter expert across network technologies and solutions supporting LAN, WAN, WLAN and SDWAN.
- Troubleshoots and resolves LAN, WAN, WLAN and SDWAN incidents.
- Provide level 2 escalation support and troubleshooting to resolve complex network incidents and tasks.
- Anticipates and provides solutions for complex problems and issues, recommends upgrades and enhancements. Rapidly absorbs complex technical and conceptual information to identify issues and implications. Able to present understandable alternatives to both technical and non-technical individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Monitors industry trends, maintains knowledge of developments in network infrastructure, architecture and protocols, network automation and operations, patch management, application delivery, monitoring and cloud computing.
- Maintain current working knowledge of IT best practices and innovative solutions within both healthcare and industry. Identifies leading edge technologies for potential early adoption that will result in service differentiation and create competitive advantage. Collaborates with other TGC IT departments, TGC management and business leaders assisting in the evaluation and validation of emerging technologies. Identifies strategies to mitigate risk associated with leading edge technologies.
- Promotes the use of TGC’s PMO methodology and standards to manage IT initiatives.
- Demonstrates commitment to customer service by providing responsive and effective support, developing solid working relationships with customers and IT colleagues, and delivering high quality, value-added services that exceed customer expectations.
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in Customer Service with all internal and external customers of TGC.
- Willingness to travel between sites in the TGC Pennsylvania/New York regional footprint (Sayre, Towanda, Troy, Corning, Cortland, Binghamton, etc.)
- Performs related duties as assigned and unrelated duties as requested.

Other Duties: Other duties as assigned

This position is eligible for up to a $30,000 Sign-on Bonus and up to $20,000 in Student Loan Reimbursement!
Shift: Day/Rotate
Position Summary:
To perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities, patient assessments, and life support interventions in all treatment areas, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. To determine appropriate course of respiratory treatment using defined and approved patient driven and therapist driven protocols. To be knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of mechanical ventilation initiation and management, endotracheal intubation assistance, and airway protection and maintenance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. To take charge responsibly and assist provider during bronchoscopies, where applicable. Demonstrate knowledge and principles of growth and development necessary to provide care for patients of all age groups and other demographics and engage in the prioritization of job duties in a safe and timely manner and to assist team members when the individual’s workload is completed. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts on the occasion that shift vacancies arise from retirements and planned or unplanned medical or other leave.
Education, License & Cert:
- Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program and have successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and remain in good standing.
- Baccalaureate preferred.
- Respiratory Therapy license in state of practice required
- Must possess NBRC RRT certification. RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, and/or COPD-E are preferred, but not required
- BLS, ACLS required. PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E preferred
Experience:
1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered upon review of clinical activity during their education.
Essential Functions:
1. Ability to make rapid and clinically sound decisions with a variety of details efficiently and effectively and demonstration of initiative and sound judgement in problem solving.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all areas of respiratory care.
3. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in accordance with the change in patient acuity and workload. Functions independently in all patient care areas and demonstrates initiative in completing work assignments.
4. Determines appropriate therapy and adjusts treatment plans accordingly based on approved patient and RT driven protocols.
5. Consistently provides accurate and thorough documentation in the EHR per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
6. Manages mechanical ventilation including initiation, maintenance, and weaning according to ventilator management and weaning protocols and policy.
7. Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration 1:1 and during interdisciplinary rounding by providing dialogue of assessments and recommendations for mechanically and non-invasively ventilated patients daily, including recommendations for the collection of additional data through radiological studies, blood gas analysis, and other laboratory reports. Seeks consult when appropriate.
8. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action. Guthrie Position Description Position Title Registered Respiratory Therapist Department Entity Job Code Job Family 2036
9. Assists with bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with policy.
10. Evaluate various diagnostic procedures including PFTS, ABG and VBGs, chest x-rays, ventilator wave forms, oximetry, and end tidal CO2 monitoring.
11. Provides patient and family education.
12. Assists with the orientation of new hires and the precepting of students.
13. Ensures equipment is clean, assembled appropriately, and compliant with preventive maintenance requirements when appropriate.
14. Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly.
15. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Other Duties:
1. Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies.
2. Maintains active status with NBRC
3. Remains current with all RQI requirements
4. Attend department meetings and mandatory in-services.
5. Assists with special projects and committees as assigned.
6. Demonstrates competencies as specified annually.
7. Practices good customer service/patient experience
8. Regularly assists coworkers as necessary.
9. Supports department and organizational QA/QI/PI initiatives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
10. Possesses high ethical standards.
11. Maintains effective inter-and-intra departmental relationships and conducts self in a professional manner.
12. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a courteous and tactful manner.
13. Participate in community and employee engagement activities.
14. Supports and adheres to all Guthrie Values.
15. Complies with organizational and departmental dress code standards; consistently neat and well groomed.
16. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job duty and other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.