Patient Care Technician-Endoscopy-Methodist
Patient Care Technician-Endoscopy-Methodist
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Job Description
Overview
Under the supervision of an RN provides direct patient care. Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support. Decontaminates cleans and disinfects endoscopes accessories and equipment utilized in endoscopic procedures. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services improved patient care and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with changing into procedural attire and street clothes.
- Answers patient call lights.
- Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area.
- Obtains and records vital signs and height and weight.
- Transports patients equipment supplies and specimens.
- Assists in maintaining a clean orderly and safe environment.
- Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
- Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
- Assures all specimens are labeled in accordance with standards.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities objective and open to others views gives and welcomes feedback contributes to positive team goals puts success of team above own interest.
- Decontaminates and disinfects endoscopes and accessories using an automated endoscope reprocessor according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Examines endoscopes assures proper functioning and storage of endoscopes.
- Maintains reprocessing records.
- Responsible for coordinating routine endoscope inspection and maintenance with manufacturer per FDA guidelines.
- Assists in routine culturing of endoscopes.
- Performs routine cleaning on equipment.
- Assists in department cleaning and stocking.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Certified Nursing Aid certification preferred.
- Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
