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Cincinnati, OH - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Mercy Health West Hospital

Endoscopy Technician Full Time


Assist nursing staff with procedures under the direction of an RN clerical support cleaning endoscopes preparing room for procedures transporting patients stocking work areas and procedure rooms assisting RN in transporting specimens obtaining necessary supplies from Central Service. Maintains a clean safe environment for patients visitors and personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Assists with procedure and patient care under the direct supervision of an RN and Physician. In order to report pertinent observations to RN demonstrates working knowledge of reasons for tests procedures treatments and potential signs and symptoms of complications. Performs skills only after demonstrating competency: connect patient to vital signs monitor knowledge and ability to take vital signs knowledge of abnormal values for vital signs. Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies initiates CPR and provides necessary items required by the clinician. Responsible for procedure room turn over transportation of patients assist patients in dressing ad undressing for procedures and securing patient belongings as necessary. Assists the doctor in the procedure by: passing and operating forceps and snares retrieving and collecting specimens and labeling those specimens appropriately and correctly.
  • Serves as a positive role model maintains a positive attitude and participates in unit governance activities. Responds to schedule responsibilities with timeliness. Contributes to unit performance improvement activities. Attend departmental inservices and meetings. Maintains the integrity of unit equipment (cleaning repairs QA). Responsible for cleaning and stocking procedure rooms ensuring supply inventory and linens. Completes unit assignments as requested.
  • Cleans disinfects dries and maintains Endoscopy equipment. Performs evaluations for malfunction of endoscopes. Working knowledge of all equipment in the department. Notifies clinical coordinator / manager of instruments needing repair. Clean and package equipment to be sterilized and delivered to Central supply. Follows hospital policy by wearing personal protective devices.
  • Ensures beds are in appropriate position locked at all times and side rails remain in up position. Ensures that needed articles including the call light are within reach. Maintains safety while assisting patients in moving sitting or ambulating. Ensures patients are secured appropriately when transported. Maintains proper body mechanics. Keeps unit dry clean and orderly. Uses good hand washing and aseptic technique. Follows universal precautions and adheres to isolation procedures. Safety hazards are corrected and reported to the appropriate person. Assures appropriate equipment for the next day is available.
  • Orients patient and family to the hospital environment and services provided. Transports patient to procedure room and assures patient is comfortable and oriented to surroundings. Written communication is accurate concise and timely. Maintains communication regarding patient care needs among all team members.

Required qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers obtained within 30 days of hire

Computer proficiency with ability to access and input data into multiple programs

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

  • Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Endoscopy West

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

Employment Type

Full-Time

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