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Job Summary
Prepares patients, rooms and equipment for GI procedures. Supervises all GI equipment maintenance, disinfection and repairs. Assists the Endoscopy Manager in planning, communicating and evaluating the activities of the Endoscopy Lab. Works in conjunction with a registered nurse. All employees are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with PH values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.
Accountabilities
- Administers preps and transports patients and specimens.
- Provides equipment maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting and prepares procedure rooms for the following day’s schedule and stocks equipment and supplies.
- Assists nurses and physicians during all procedures and performs Hemocult B testing: takes pH readings and other selected lab tests.
- Demonstrates competence in working with all equipment utilized in the Endoscopy Department to include scopes, light sources, electrocautery system and all other accessories and attachments used in Endoscopy and demonstrates effective cleaning of each.
- Demonstrates competence in assisting with PEG or PEJ placement and care of site in conjunction with RN or RRT.
- Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting priorities, patient reassignments, and personal schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that reports to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - High School diploma or equivalent.
- Specialized training in sterile processing, surgical technology or on-the-job training preferred.
- Experience - 1 year of related experience.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
NA
Other Required Skills and Experience
Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
1301 Taylor St Baptist
Facility
1520 Baptist Hospital
Department
15206160 Operating Room
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