Endoscopy Technologist - Part Time Days

Company: AdventHealth
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Description

Endoscopy Technologist - Central Texas Medical Center

Location Address: 1301 Wonder World Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666

Top Reasons to Work At Central Texas Medical Center, San Marcos, TX

--- Live in the Texas Hill Country that includes small towns and big appetites within a 30 minute drive to Austin and also includes living near the San Marcos River for tons of aquatic fun.
--- Located near Colleges and Universities to expand your career by offering Tuition reimbursement and includes many low-cost living environment choices.
--- CTMC's CREATION Health Institute was created to provide information, education, health screenings and events that emphasize a healthy lifestyle. Offerings such as HealthCheck, disease management, support groups, women's health, nutrition, healthy living for seniors and children's health are provided to the public for free or a minimal fee.
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--- Support the spiritual state of mind of the patient by praying with them and educating families during visits to explain the important element of the healing process.

Work Hours/Shift:

Part Time / Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

--- Transports patients to and from Surgical Services.
--- Prepares patient charts for surgical and endoscopic procedures.
--- Assists physician with endoscopic procedures.
--- Explains procedure as necessary to the patient and provides emotional support.
--- Obtains vital signs and reports abnormal results to nursing staff and appropriate physicians.
--- Orders and stocks supplies as necessary
--- Performs EKG procedures.
--- Performs phlebotomy
--- Informs patients and family members of delays in patient care and the well-being of patients to family members throughout a patient's visit to Surgical Services.
--- Maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to evaluator in a timely manner.
--- Accurately enters data into the computer.
--- Maintains a clean pre and post surgical environment by preparing each area after patient use and before the next business day.
--- Obtains the appropriate Pre-Admissions Testing information for patient procedures and reports any problems to the clinical manager or Anesthesia.
--- Provides safety for patients and co-workers according to hospital policy and procedures.
--- Follows all departmental policies to provide quality care to patients and courtesy to co-workers.
--- Develops self professionally and participates in departmental activities.
--- Works with co-workers in a professional manner both within the department and throughout the hospital.
--- Actively participates in continuous improvement process.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

-- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

-- Three to six months related experience and/or training in healthcare setting

-- BLS Certification from American Heart Association

-- Formal course in phlebotomy preferred

-- Certification in phlebotomy preferred

Job Summary:

To assist physicians and team members in providing quality patient care in a safe and efficient manner and to perform clerical duties and errands to assist the nursing staff.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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