Medical Librarian

Description


Position at Danbury Hospital


Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.


Summary:

The Librarian supports the knowledge-based information needs of the health system by providing services including selecting, arranging and disseminating knowledge-based information for the staff's and the community's patient care, administrative, and consumer health information needs.

Responsibilities:

1. Investigates and evaluates electronic systems to stream-line Library functions.
2. Provides brief and in-depth reference services to Danbury Hospital staff & the community.
3. Instructs users on retrieving knowledge-based information informally and in classroom.
4. Provides support to the multi-media department and the Library Assistant.
5. Provides Library outreach to Danbury Hospital clinical departments, affiliates, administration and support staff.
6. Assists in Library marketing including writing and developing materials.
7. Responsible for Library and Multi-Media department in manager's absence.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:
Master's Degree Required and six months of relative experience

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 313

Department: Medical Library

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly

"Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements."