CNA/ Scope Washer

USPI•San Antonio, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

San Antonio Endoscopy Center is seeking a dedicated CNA/scope washer to join their esteemed team. As a CNA/ scope washer, you will play a vital role in upholding the core beliefs of value, integrity, continuity, accessibility, and community engagement. This role is responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing GI and PAIN management procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established procedures. Functions cooperatively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Prepares equipment and anticipates Physician and patient needs for GI procedures. Provides general maintenance of the clinical area and equipment. Oversees the GI procedures and maintains all aspects of the GI procedure area. Assessing patients prior to procedure. Document intra-procedure notes. Assist physician on all GI procedures. Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies in the GI procedure area. Cleans and maintains equipment per Center policy. Assists in Preop and Recovery with turning over bays, discharging patients, basic patient assistance and stocking.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Medical assistant certification
Current BLS required
Knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the OR and GI
Manual dexterity to handle instruments quickly
Must be conscientious, organized and able to handle the stress of a busy operating room & GI lab environment
Possess the ability to lift 25 pounds
Must be able to communicate and understand the English language, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Certification in Operating Room Technology a plus
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Rendering professional care to patients undergoing GI and PAIN management procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established procedures.
Functions cooperatively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics.
Prepares equipment and anticipates Physician and patient needs for GI procedures.
Provides general maintenance of the clinical area and equipment.
Oversees the GI procedures and maintains all aspects of the GI procedure area.
Assessing patients prior to procedure.
Document intra-procedure notes.
Assist physician on all GI procedures.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies in the GI procedure area.
Cleans and maintains equipment per Center policy.
Assists in Preop and Recovery with turning over bays, discharging patients, basic patient assistance and stocking.