Performs various duties in the Endoscopy Unit, including assisting clinical staff with procedures and maintaining unit cleanliness. Responsible for reprocessing endoscopes, managing supply inventory, and setting up equipment in various clinical areas.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with SGNA certification or extensive endoscopy experience required within one year. Preferred candidates have an associate degree in healthcare or experience as an EMT or Critical Care Tech.
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $17.36 - $31.26 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, On Call - Required Scheduled Hours: 7am-6pm (8 hours) Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 26000 - 2116 Endoscopy Suite This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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Performs a wide variety of duties in the Endoscopy Unit.
Assists clinical staff with procedures and assists in maintaining inventory and cleanliness of Endoscopy Unit.
Assists the Professional Nurse in ensuring the maintenance of principles and practices of endoscopic processes within the Endoscopy Unit.
I.
Major Responsibilities: 1.
Inventory supplies in each designated area and order supplies according to PAR levels, including an end of the day review and inventory.
2.
Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
3.
Reprocess endoscopes using the scope washer and document cycle results.
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Applies knowledge of procedures by using and operating the correct equipment on a daily basis based on scheduled cases.
5.
Sets up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (i.e.
SCU, OR, ED).
Benefits
Signing Bonus
II.
Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1.
BLS Certification required, or obtained within 30 days from date of hire 2.
SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
3.
High School Graduate Preferred: 1.
EMT or Critical Care Tech Preferred 2.
Associate degree in health care field preferred 3.
Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care-related education Experience/Skills: Required: 1.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 2.
Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling 3.
Knowledge of basic computer usage 4.
Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in clear and concise English and to communicate effectively with patients, staff and families, both verbally and in writing 5.
Normal clerical dexterity 6.
Typing skills and basic medical terminology 7.
Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity 8.
Excellent verbal communication skills OR equivalent combination of the above Preferred: 1.
Previous Endoscopy Unit experience preferred 2.
2 years of experience working in a health care patient care support position with some direct patient care / clinical responsibilities Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
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