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Medical Librarian
Dignity Health     Phoenix, AZ 85067
     

**Medical Librarian**

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical CenterPhoenix, Arizona

**Requisition ID** 2022-260543 **Employment Type** Full Time **Department** Library Services **Hours/Pay Period** 80 **Shift** Day **Weekly Schedule** Monday - Friday **Remote** No **Category** Library Services

**Overview**

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Located conveniently in the heart ofPhoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than125years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renownedBarrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) ,Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) ,Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) ,Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , andSt. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one ofArizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

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**Responsibilities**

The Medical Librarian provides prompt and accurate regional library services to physicians and all hospital employees in support of their educational, clinical, administrative, and research-related information needs. Maintains the operation of the regional medical library including selection and processing of library materials and provision of reference, circulation and interlibrary loan services.

+ Provides reference services and online searching assistance.

+ Conducts timely and effective online searches for Dignity Health employees and medical staff.

+ Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge of the medical librarian field in order to deliver value added library services.

+ Develops and implements user education programs on topics such as: library resources and how to access; how toeffectively search the literature; locating evidence-based literature, etc.

+ Collaborates with other Dignity Health librarians in the analysis, implementation, and maintenance of online system-widelibrary resources.

+ Participates in local collection development activities. Reviews literature concerning new resources and makes recommendations to the Library Services Manager.

+ Collects usage statistics to aid in the identification of resources that can be eliminated from the collection.

+ Supports patients and their families utilizing the medical library by providing reference services, online searching assistance and patient education. Provides information in a format that is easy to understand for the patient and/or the family of the patient.

+ Manages interlibrary loan borrowing and lending, and maintains appropriate records.

+ Regularly updates holdings data in relevant databases and systems.

+ Develops and maintains library policies and procedures.

+ Promotes the library and its services to physicians, staff, residents and fellows.

+ Represents the library to the Education and Library Committees.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements**

+ 2 years of previous experience working in a health sciences library.

+ Master's degree from an ALA accredited program.

**Special Skills Required**

+ Familiarity with PubMed.

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).

+ Familiarity with online databases, books, and journals.

+ Familiarity with the principles of evidence-based practice.

+ Knowledge of cataloging principles, procedures, and systems.

+ Excellent attention to detail, time management, reliability, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to interact and provide services to all levels of personnel.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals.

+ Familiarity with Google Workspace.

**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**

+ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no premium for employee benefits)

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Matching 403(b) retirement program

+ Fully Funded Pension Plan

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Employee Life Insurance

+ Relocation assistance as needed

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Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Industry

Health Sciences

Employment Type

Full Time

Number of openings

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