Surgery - Endoscopy Technician Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Idaho Falls Community Hospital – Idaho Falls,
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Certified Nurse Assistant

Travel Percentage :
None
Job Category:
Health Care

Assists the physician with endoscopic procedures according to the documented physician’s preferred routine. Cleans, maintains and orders supplies and equipment. Demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times. Meets the communication needs of the patient, departmental staff, and referring offices. Prepares and compiles records. Provides basic nursing care and assists in maintaining a safe and clean recovery environment according to the direction of the charge nurse.

• Sets up Endoscopy Room according to surgeon preference.
• Assists physician and RN with endoscopic procedures.
• Assists with specimens according to policy.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and prescribed procedure room procedures to competently perform endoscopy technician functions.
• Performs required maintenance of instruments, supplies and equipment by adhering to cleaning, care, utilization and sterilization procedures as directed.
• Notifies supervisor of any malfunction of equipment.
• Uses and maintains DSD according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensures a clean and tidy work area throughout the scope process.
• Restocks endoscopy room with designated supplies.

• Answers phones, transfers calls, handles requests and takes messages.
• Makes phone calls to patients when arrival times are changed.
• Keeps Charge nurse updated with calls as needed.
• Prints copies of the surgery schedule.
• Updates schedules daily.
• Inserts paperwork, lab reports, EKGs, history & physicals, and physician orders for patient charts, for final review by Charge Nurse.

• Assists in admitting patients to the PACU I area.
• Attaches monitors and SCDs.
• Empties and records foley and drains.
• Applies warm blankets and ice packs to patients.

• Assists patients to the bathroom and helps patients in getting dressed.
• Transports patients to their car.

• Performs a chart audit for all patient charges.
• Maintains PACU forms, files and supplies.
• Fax physician orders.
• Calls in doctor appointments for patients.
• Stocks the following items:
  
  * Carts, shelves and supplies
  
  * Dietary items
  
  * Oxygen tanks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Education/Certification:

High School graduate or equivalent. Certificate of training for nursing assistance (CNA). Current unencumbered CNA certification. Current BLS certification required.

Experience:

Experience in endoscopy assisting and disinfection/sterilization/CNA preferred.