Occupational Health Services Technician

Overview

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The Occupational Health Services Technician I supports the occupational health services program (Health Works service delivery and firefighter/EMS evaluations) through interdisciplinary teamwork, in accordance with established protocols. Under the direction of the NYCAMH Medical Director and general supervision of the Health Works Supervisor and NYCAMH Manager, this position contributes to the maintenance of healthy and safe workers. Provides clinical services to employees, firefighters and EMS personnel needed to address occupational health concerns.

Provides a variety of occupational health services for regional businesses and fire departments. Assures the quality of off-site health screening services for work sites and other community sites. Collects and maintains confidential reports and files and provides data requested by the Manager, NYCAMH Ag Group and NYCAMH Director. Applies proven educational techniques to provide counseling and to communicate health risks in a culturally sensitive manner for health screening participants.

• Clinical/Technical Responsibilities:
  Provides for the collection of all biometric measurements in clinic and at screening events and adheres to all applicable requirements established under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) and Bassett Healthcare's clinical laboratory guidelines, as well as NIOSH approved spirometry, and CAOHC.
• Perform quality control testing and ensure timely equipment calibration with documentation consistent with good laboratory practice.
• Act as health educator to provide reliable verbal and printed information about risk factors for all screening participants.
• Ensure a private, convenient screening site protecting against biohazards.
• Collect data required for ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Collect and maintain accurate individual and group screening data.
• Collect and maintain accurate urine drug and breath alcohol screening data.
• Operational/Procedural Responsibilities:
  Provide comprehensive delivery of clinical screenings and educational events for community groups and businesses throughout the Bassett regional service area.
• Perform clinical screenings using appropriate equipment and established protocols; develop new approaches and design new procedures based on needs, drawing from current literature or own innovation, demonstrating a clear understanding of the scientific objectives of program.
• Assure quality of all screening protocols, individual results and group reports.
• Maintain documentation required to ensure accurate, precise test results.
• Maintain equipment inventory and preventive maintenance log.
• Assist in all scheduling and other logistical concerns for the smooth provision of each screening event.
• Perform all QC testing and screening to maintain analytic quality and compliance with currently accepted standards for field-testing.
• Provide additional support, as needed for other Health Works activities, including firefighter screenings, urine drug collection and hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs.
• Duplicate correspondence and other printed material.
• Update and maintain database of test results, running queries & client reports.
• Provide for the care and maintenance of program equipment and supplies. Arrange for and oversee repairs.
• Responsibilities for Relationships:
  Maintains professional working relationships with all collaborators, partners, stakeholders, and program participants.
• Program participants: establish a credible, professional and therapeutic relationship as required by the program service delivery model.
• External customers: maintain professional working relationships with the business community, public health officials and the lay public.
• Internal customers: maintain professional working relationships with all Bassett staff and practitioners.
• Co-workers: maintain good working relationships with other departments to support the required work.
• Leadership role: function in a professional, courteous manner as a representative of Bassett Healthcare.
• Assists supervisor in planning and development of project work, identifying priorities.
• (OSHT II) Mentors newer or less proficient staff.
• (OSHT II) Takes a lead role in interacting with customers and potential customers.
• Information Responsibilities:
  Uses phone, postal and electronic forms of communication to maintain contact with many and varied community members.
• Maintain evidence of professional development by continuing education, participation in department seminars, etc. Attend professional meetings, workshops and courses.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training sessions as required.
• Develop specialized…