Ridgeview ยท 19 hours ago
Endo Assistant II
Ridgeview is a healthcare provider seeking an Endo Assistant II to support their endoscopy department. The role involves performing routine activities in the decontamination and reprocessing of endoscopes, scheduling exams, and assisting physicians during procedures.
FitnessHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintains working knowledge to schedule endoscopy procedures and prepare daily patient schedule sheets
Maintains and orders all supplies and forms necessary for clerical responsibilities
Maintains appropriate levels of supplies in each endoscopy room
Cleans and disinfects instruments and accessories after use, sets-up/turns rooms between exams
Delivers specimens to lab
Coordinates scopes and supplies to ensure efficient flow of scheduled cases
Maintains endoscopic instrument and accessories in working order and completes maintenance requisitions for equipment repairs while maintaining repair records
Provides back-up support for receptionist area
Collects, prepares, and labels specimens
Restocks equipment needed for specimen collection
Assists physician with technical aspects of procedure including, but not limited to: biopsy, polypectomy, dilation, and tattooing/staining
Assists the Gastroenterologist or Surgeon during intra operative Endoscopy procedures, including but not limited to: ERCP, EUS, Colonoscopy and EGD (this does not include opening and closing, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, harvesting grafts, transplanting tissue, administering anesthesia, implanting devices, and placing invasive lines)
Assess and prepare supplies and equipment for cases under the guidance of the Gastroenterologist or Surgeon
Maintain skills and proficiencies through in-services and educational opportunities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Previous experience/basic knowledge of computers
Customer service skills
Knowledge of computer programs needed to perform duties
Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to problem solve
Knowledge of endoscopy supplies and equipment
Basic knowledge of sterile/aseptic technique and microbiological principles
Ability to work autonomously and as a team
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
Preferred
Certified Surgical Tech, Medical Assistant, LPN, or CNA
EMT certification
Company
Ridgeview
Ridgeview is an independent, nonprofit, regional health care system serving the southwest metro region of the Twin Cities.
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