Endoscopy Tech FT Days

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking to hire an Endoscopy Tech. As an Endoscopy Tech at MercyOne, you will transport patients, clean and disinfect endoscopes and related equipment, perform clerical functions, and assist nursing staff in delivering care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. This position involves the same work assignments at alternate Mercy endoscopy locations. The schedule is for 8-hour day shifts, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Previous experience with patient care preferred.
Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Cleans, disinfects, and reprocesses endoscopes and accessory equipment.
Identifies and reports potential and real problems with endoscopes, ensuring properly functioning equipment.
Assists in transporting patients within the department.
Performs clerical responsibilities including answering the telephone, relaying messages, maintaining patient logs, and entering patient charges when requested.
Maintains department inventory, including stocking supplies, linen, galley supplies, and charting material.
Responsible for the physical upkeep of the department and equipment on a daily basis.
Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
Efficiently sets up and tears down procedure rooms.
Available to quickly obtain supplies, equipment, and medication (non-narcotics) as directed.
Answers patient call and emergency lights.
Utilizes computer applications for ordering supplies and processing charges.
Participates in Quality Monitoring by recording daily, weekly, and/or monthly required reports.