UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Security Officer - Per Diem

UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital  •  Elizabethtown, KY (Onsite)  •  26 days ago
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Job Description

Building Name: ECH - Elizabethtown Community HospitalLocation Address: 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown New YorkRegularDepartment: ECH - TransportPer Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)Standard Hours: 0Biweekly Scheduled Hours:Shift: Variable-12HrPrimary Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AMWeekend Needs: As ScheduledSalary Range: Min $22.82 Mid $28.53 Max $34.23Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte

Candidates for this position will need to be available for a 12-hour shift (6:00pm - 6:00am) or as otherwise needed.

The primary responsibilities of the Security Officer are to conduct patrols within and outside the facility, respond immediately to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance and document services provided for each shift. Other responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to the preservation of life, protection of property and overall safety of the campus for employees, visitors, and patients
  • Conducting thorough and fair investigations into any/all inappropriate activity
  • Provide education and guidance (as needed) to staff, visitors and patients around reducing their likelihood of becoming victims of violence
  • Ability and willingness to operate and monitor any employer supplied security equipment
  • All Security staff must be available for short notice call-in, in the event of an emergency
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality for all patient PHI (Protected Health Information)

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma

EXPERIENCE

  • Previous Law Enforcement or Security experience preferred
  • Successful completion of all related eligibility requirements for employment
  • Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to evolving situations

Upon hire, the Officer must complete following employer provided trainings:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire
  • Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) de-escalation training within 3 months of hire
  • Any other Healthcare Security and Safety trainings required for employment by the employer
UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital

About UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital

The University of Vermont Health Network - Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. We have campuses in Elizabethtown and Ticonderoga, and community-based health centers located throughout the region. We’re not just caregivers and staff - we're your friends and neighbors, offering expertise and compassionate care when and where you need them. We're dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible in an environment that supports your health and healing. That's what we call the heart and science of medicine.

Elizabethtown Community Hospital is designated as a critical access hospital (CAH) by the federal government. This designation is given to small hospitals located over 35 miles from another hospital. The CAH must have agreements in place with other hospitals that are willing to accept patients requiring additional and immediate care. Those hospitals must trust the abilities and capabilities of the CAH, to effectively manage initial patient care. There are 1,324 CAHs across the United States and 18 of those are in New York state.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Elizabethtown, New York
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ech.org
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