GI Endoscopy Procedure Tech — Patient-First Support

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago seeks a Procedure Tech to support nurses, physicians and other health care professionals in daily operations. You will prepare procedure rooms, assist with timely turnover between procedures, and ensure equipment is clean and disinfected for patient care.

Responsibilities include patient care during procedures, assisting with specimen collection, preparing required paperwork, and helping maintain accurate patient information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR Certification (BLS) is required.
• Communicate effectively, clearly and medically-professionally with Physician, Nurse and Patient.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Infection Control’s role in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Cares for the patient throughout the treatment/procedure according to department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific sensitivities, and 'patients' first' guidelines.
• Provides systems support by preparing procedure rooms for patients prior to their arrival in the department and work area.
• Assists in preparing patient for exam/procedure (department specific).
• Follows directions of nurse to assist in performing exam/procedure on patients.
• Participates in lifting and escorting patient throughout the department.
• Assists in the discharge of patients as needed.
• Assists the physician and nurse during procedures as necessary with collecting specimens.
• Prepares all necessary paperwork and information so treatment/procedure may be performed.
• Assists in clarification of patient demographic information
• Verifies patient information for accuracy and completeness
• Monitors schedule to ensure effective patient flow throughout the diagnostic areas.
• Identifies and obtains paperwork required to start exam
• Handles and maintains department equipment and supplies to ensure effective operational flow throughout the department.
• Cleans and disinfects Endoscopic equipment according to protocol.
• Cleans and disinfects/sterilizes accessories used throughout the department.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Recognizes and reports problems to appropriate supervisors.

Skills

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Department software applications

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago seeks a Procedure Tech to support nurses, physicians and other health care professionals in daily operations. You will prepare procedure rooms, assist with timely turnover between procedures, and ensure equipment is clean and disinfected for patient care.

Responsibilities include patient care during procedures, assisting with specimen collection, preparing required paperwork, and helping maintain accurate patient information.