SURGERY - ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Overview: Position Type Full Time Education Level Certified Nurse Assistant Travel Percentage None Category Health Care

Description: Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team! Assists the physician with endoscopic procedures according to the documented physician's preferred routine. Cleans, maintains and orders supplies and equipment. Shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors. Meets the communication needs of the patient, all departmental staff and referring offices. Prepares and compiles records. 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. 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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, EKG's, history & physicals, and physician orders.
• 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.
• The CNA assigned to PACU II:Assists patients to the bathroom and helps patients in getting dressed.
• Transports patients to their car.
• The CNA's Ward Clerk Duties:
• Performs a chart audit for all patient charges.
• Maintains PACU forms, files and supplies.
• Fax physician orders.
• Call in doctor appointments for patients.
• Stock the following items:
• Carts, shelves and supplies
• Dietary items
• Oxygen tanks

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.

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.