Endoscopy Technician, JBH Gastroenterology

Endoscopy Technician, Gastroenterology, Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside

- 80 hours / 2 weeks

- Variable Monday to Friday Day Shift Hours

- Weeknight, Weekend and Holiday On-Call Rotation

The Endoscopy Technician assists with the delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN and/or physicians in Endoscopy. The technician has the responsibility to assist with the assessment of patient needs and follows through with the designated plan of action. Additionally, the Endoscopy Technician 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

• In collaboration with the RN, provides direct and indirect patient care for patients utilizing and implementing the nursing process
• Maintains endoscopic instruments and accessories in working order; troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions
• Verifies proper equipment functioning and performs safety checks
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment, implements and follows infection control procedures according to hospital policy and SGNA guidelines, while following unit policy for cleaning and disinfection of equipment
• Collects and delivers specimens collected during procedures, ensuring the field remains sterile
• Places devices to monitor vital signs on patients, including blood pressure cuffs, surgical cautery pads, cardiac monitoring electrodes, pulse oximeter sensors, and nasal cannulas
• Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of patients
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies in each endoscopy room
• Completes quality monitoring records with accuracy and in a timely manner
• Participates in quality improvement activities; assists in maintaining compliance with the Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards
• Maintains competency and enhances professional growth and development through continuing education; attends mandatory training

• High School Education or equivalent

• Active on CNA registry or Active LPN license in state of practice preferred
• Approved CPR certification required within 90 days

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, and depth perception.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.