Endoscopy Assistant - Endoscopy, Full Time, Day

marywashingtonhealthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include assisting in patient transport, monitoring safety, and maintaining supplies. CPR certification is required and adherence to infection control protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to work with staff and patients in a confidential and efficient manner.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures while adhering to safety and infection control standards.
• Leak tests, manual cleaning, high level disinfection, inspection, and storage of endoscopes and related equipment.
• Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair or stretcher ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Maintains awareness of isolation precautions and communicates requirements to staff.
• Performs technical and limited nursing or patient care activities under direction of a nurse.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for providing clinical and technical support for the Endoscopy Department. The Endoscopy Assistant is responsible for the manual cleaning, high level disinfection, inspection, and storage of endoscopes, in accordance with established policies, procedures and industry standards. This position will support the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to patients, physicians, the public, and co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures while adhering to departmental quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Leak Tests, manually cleans, performs high level disinfection, inspects, and stores endoscopes and associated equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair or stretcher using side rails, safety straps, and locks as appropriate. Exercises caution with regards to IV lines, pumps, monitors, oxygen tanks, and other medical devices. Recognizes equipment or patient problems and brings to attention of nurse, or supervisor as appropriate. Transport patients, including chart and all essential paperwork to assure patient safety and comfort.
• Maintains constant awareness of isolation precautions and adheres to protective requirements as posted outside patients' rooms. Communicates special requirements to Endoscopy Nurse immediately upon entry to the department.
• Performs technical and limited nursing or patient care activities under the direction of a nurse to assist in providing quality patient care.
• Observes/monitors patients for comfort, safety, mental and physical status while transporting to and from the Endoscopy Department. Alerts nurse or supervisor of patient problems or concerns.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials to assure safety and comfort of patients.
• Assists in procedure room turnover to facilitate efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to work with staff and patients in a confidential and efficient manner.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.

Mental Requirements:

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.

Compensation Pay Range: $16.39 - $21.30