ENDOSCOPY TECH/CNA UNIT SECRETARY en IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC

Description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• 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

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

JOB SUMMARY: Assists the physician with endoscopic procedures according to the documented physicians preferred routine. Cleans, maintains and orders supplies and equipment. Shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors. Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

Meets the communication needs of the patient, all departmental staff and referring offices. Prepares and compiles records. Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

The PACU Ward Clerk provides basic nursing care and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean recovery environment according to the direction of the charge nurse. She/he Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Endoscopy Technician:

• Sets up Endoscopy Room according to surgeon preference.
• Assists physician and RN with endoscopic procedures.
• Assists with specimens according to policy.
• Applies the 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, utilizations and sterilization procedures as directed.

The Pre-op Ward Clerk / Unit Secretary:

• Answers phones, transfers calls, handles requests and takes messages.
• Makes phone calls to patients when arrival times are changed.
• Will keep Charge nurse updated with calls as needed.
• Handles Surgical Schedules:
  • Prints copies of the surgery schedule
  • Update schedules daily
• Is responsible for patient charts for final review by Charge Nurse:
  • Inserts paperwork, lab reports, EKGs, history & physicals, and physician orders.
• Follows up on reports from the lab by verifying a copy is located in the chart and requests copies as needed.

The CNA assigned to PACU I:

• Assists in admitting patients to the PACU I area.
• Attaches monitors and SCDs.
• Empties and records foleys and drains.
• Applies warm blankets and ice packs to patients.
• Performs blood draws and blood sugar checks.
• Retrieves PCU pump and tubing.
• Transfers patient from PACU II to the post-surgical department

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent. Certificate of training for nursing assistance (CNA). Current BLS certification required.

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

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge. Operating endoscope machine, Suction Unit, endoscope washer.

Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.