Medical Library Technician – San Diego – Days
Facility: Scripps Mercy San Diego
Location: San Diego, CA
Career Area: Medical Staff
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 252001605
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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
Job Description
This is a an 8-hour shift Mon-Fri days position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
Ø Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
Ø Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
Ø Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Ø #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
At Scripps Health, we are leaders in delivering high-quality acute healthcare services, committed to providing immediate and life-saving care when it matters most. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on rapid response, advanced medical treatments, and a multidisciplinary approach that ensures the best possible outcomes for patients in critical need.
What will you do?
The Medical Library Technician, under limited supervision, is primarily responsible for document delivery, including inter-library loans (ILL), acquiring journal articles, and providing copies from the library’s collection. Key responsibilities also include assisting patrons with library resources and equipment, updating and developing web content, and creating promotional materials like flyers and newsletters. The role involves cataloging prep, maintaining the library’s serials and book collection, and managing the annual inventory of materials. Additional duties encompass accurately recording daily statistics, circulation management, reference support, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining the physical library space, including open/closing the library. The position requires staying informed of emerging trends and best practices in library systems.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree (any major) or Associate degree in library technology required.
Preferred:
At least one (1) year library experience, preferably in a document delivery or interlibrary loan.
Experience with HTML and CSS and using content management software such as MS Sharepoint and Sharepoint LibGuides, and other library-specific programs such as DOCLINE, OCLC, EZproxy and integrated library systems/catalog.
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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At Scripps, we seek dedicated, compassionate people to join our team and make a significant impact on the health of our community and the future of healthcare. Throughout our five hospital campuses, 30 outpatient centers and clinics, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices throughout the region, each member of our team plays a key role in our life-changing and life-saving mission. Scripps Health is the only San Diego-based company to make Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work. Our people and their commitment to the highest standards of care are what define us.
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