Endoscopy Technician - CRMH

Davita Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a support staff member to assist in delivering high-quality patient care at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The role involves various tasks including equipment disinfection, patient interaction, and compliance with medical regulations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant healthcare experience, and be ready to complete additional training within the first year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; SGNA program completion within one year.
• Healthcare experience preferred, especially in direct patient care.
• GI Technical Specialist certification required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and medical staff in delivering quality care.
• Disinfection of equipment and assisting during exams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of SGNA Associate's Program

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care. Assists with patient care as directed by the physician and clinical staff within scope of training. Will also be required to perform other department/unit tasks.

• Basic knowledge of instrumentations.
• Observe all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
• Adheres to Policy and Procedures, all regulatory standards and Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in unit educational activities.
• Disinfection of endoscopes and equipment, assisting during exams and procedures, setting up patient procedure rooms, and assisting the clinical team in delivering high quality professional care while achieving optimal patient satisfaction
• Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
• Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when answering phones and interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance (refrigerator, code cart checks, glucose meters, equipment room storage, etc.).
• May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients per competencies if trained (define tasks).
• Participates in the sitter process (if competencies appropriate).
• Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. Works is performed in patient care environment and it is often fast paced, requiring use of prioritization skills.
• Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.
• Establish/Maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment when appropriate.

What We Require:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of SGNA Associate's Program required within one year of hire.

Experience: Healthcare experience preferred. Previous experience in direct patient care and scope reprocessing preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: GI Technical Specialist (GTS) required within one year of hire. Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification recommended.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within 60 days of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills required. Must be organized and self-motivated. Satisfactory completion of structured orientation program.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 150703
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day
Shift Details: M-F, 7am to 3:30pm
Recruiter: REBECCA MINOR
Recruiter Phone: [phone]
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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