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About the Role
Under the supervision of an RN, assists in all services necessary for the proper operation of the Endoscopy Unit. Performs a variety of tasks related to cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution of medical/surgical linens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies for the care and treatment of patients.
Responsibilities
- Handles all equipment safely and ensures all equipment is in working order for procedures, and follows up on equipment repair.
- Assists with room turnover and setup for procedures.
- Cleans and disinfects scopes according to policy and procedures and orients new staff to the scope disinfection process.
- Notifies Clinical Coordinator or Charge Nurse of equipment defects or damage.
- Suggests better utilization of supplies and potential savings.
- Exhibits a high level of time management skills and flexibility in performing daily activities.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the unit.
- Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization and Staff and Self Development.
- Responsible for the collection and correct labeling of specimens, and timely delivery to the appropriate laboratory.
- Maintains inventory supplies, orders and restocks supplies, and maintains inventory in the procedure rooms.
- Under the supervision of an RN or MD, sets up necessary equipment for and assists in Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Bronchoscopy, and ERCP procedures.
- Inspects and assembles instruments and related supplies in specialty, medical-surgical procedure trays.
- Inventories supply/exchange carts and resuscitation carts, checking equipment function, replenishing stock, replacing outdated supplies, and accurately documenting required data.
- Performs terminal sterilization by required method, following established procedures and demonstrates basic operational knowledge of equipment function.
- Performs required test cycles and biological monitoring of sterilizers and designated equipment and accurately interprets and documents results.
- Performs individualized cleaning/decontamination procedures on specialized surgical instruments and equipment, identifying items requiring special handling.
- Assembles surgical case carts, ensuring availability of supplies according to established schedules, and for emergency and/or added cases.
- Inspects and assembles surgical instrumentation and equipment, ensuring accuracy, cleanliness and proper function, and correctly packages and labels each item.
- Responds appropriately to all requests from patient care areas and demonstrates good independent judgment in critical situations.
- Enters patient/department charges/credits in the main hospital computer system, monitoring for accuracy and documenting issues/locations.
- Answers phone calls and responds appropriately to all requests.
Requirements
- High School Graduate Or Equivalent
- Two years related experience as a PCA and/or prior CS experience preferred.
- CS certification by an approved agency required within two years of hire if hired on or after 1/1/16. Employees hired prior to 1/1/16, certification is required by 1/1/18.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- BLS Required.
- CPR Certification required.
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- BLS
- CPR Certification
Experience Level
- Senior Level
Education Level
- High School Graduate Or Equivalent
About the Company
- To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Equal Opportunity
- EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran