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.
Critical Systems Monitoring - Follows established policies and procedures to actively monitor, manage, and dispatch staff for numerous hospital life safety systems, including:
Fire Alarm
Building Automations / Critical Space Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Systems
Code Blue / Medical Alert Systems
Infant Protection
Panic Alarms
Access Control / Security Systems
Medical Gas Alarms
Emergency Call Boxes
Pneumatic Tube System
Helipad / Helicopter coordination between the hospital and transport companies.
Call Dispatch / Assignment
Receive emergency and non-emergency security and facilities calls for service and assign/dispatch as appropriate
Monitor the facilities work order system and assign calls
During non-business hours, receive emergency medical equipment service calls and coordinates repairs with on-call technicians
Dispatches all emergency medical calls, including Code Blue, OBERT, RRT, etc.
Outside Coordination
Manages all hospital calls with Baltimore County Police / Fire / 911.
Coordinates with outside vendors for emergency repairs / services.
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.