at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Functions as a member of the Endoscopy team in providing quality care for the patient by assisting the physicians and nurses with procedures, providing appropriate instrumentation and supplies and ensuring appropriate decontamination and reprocessing of equipment. The Endoscopy technician assists with under the supervision of an RN and/or physician. Additionally, the Endoscopy Tech is responsible for the care, handling and processing of endoscopy procedural equipment and turnover of the procedure room(s).
Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:
Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization
Responsibilities
Serves as resource person for Endoscopy equipment used.
Evaluates new equipment, orders and restocks supplies.
Does periodic check of schedule for specific supplies, requests by physicians/Lead RN.
Works with Materials to stay within contact to control costs.
Assists physician procedures.
Communicates with appropriate departments concerning equipment problems.
Participates in Quality Management program, standards, policies and procedures.
Education and Experience
High School Education or equivalent
Certification/Licensure
Current CNA certification in applicable state preferred
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
