Perioperative Endoscope Reprocessing Pro

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-site role with on-call expectations

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Endoscope Reprocessing Tech under the supervision of the RN to deliver skilled perioperative care and related functions in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports the department with maintaining a safe, clean environment, participates in quality improvement, and ensures timely information to patients and caregivers. Requires High school diploma, medical terminology knowledge, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical terminology, proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR – Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Collaborates with the RN to assist in addressing patient safety and legal issues.
• Communicates patients' progress toward desired outcomes and diagnostic results to RN as appropriate.
• Reports consistently patient data in a concise and thorough manner.
• Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and or information systems.
• Performs required clinical skills in a timely efficient manor per protocol, such as: vital sign measurement, aseptic technique, non-invasive specimen collection, hot and cold applications, simple respiratory therapy, post mortem care.
• Gathers data necessary for planning the care of patients to include intake, output, and vital signs.
• Assists with admission, orientation of patient and family to room, discharge and transporting of patients.
• Observes patients carefully for significant changes.
• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or oral assignments and direction.
• Maintains Education Record and participates in annual competencies.
• Partners with manager to create a plan to provide employee with the necessary skills to deliver up-to-date patient care.
• Provides Warm Open Welcome to all patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and other customers in a manner that shows genuine caring concern.
• Assists with house-wide and department-wide Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Endoscope Reprocessing Tech under the supervision of the RN to deliver skilled perioperative care and related functions in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports the department with maintaining a safe, clean environment, participates in quality improvement, and ensures timely information to patients and caregivers. Requires High school diploma, medical terminology knowledge, and CPR/BLS certification.