Endoscopy Tech Per Diem Days - Tenet Healthcare : Job Details

Job DescriptionDesert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. GENERAL DUTIES:This position exists to assist patients to overcome their anxieties regarding the G.I procedure, to assist the physician performing G.I procedure, to maintain a safe and clean environment, to maintain the equipment used in the G.I. Lab, and escort patients. These duties will be under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with established policies and procedures. Demographic information, limited Patient Health Information related to job function.ResponsibilitiesDEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Competently assisting physicians with procedures including Colonoscopy, EGD and ERCP.
• Manual cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes accompanied by complete and accurate documentation insuring patient and employee safety.
• DSD disinfection potency checks and documentation per protocol.
• Insuring equipment is in proper working order and following repair protocol as required insuring patient and employee safety.
• DSD disinfectant changes at proper intervals or when ever potency is not achieved. Which ever come first.
• Accurate and complete documentation of disinfectant changes as well as proper disposal of used disinfectant per manufacture instructions.
• Filter changes at proper interval accompanied by accurate and complete documentation.
• Stocking workstations and ordering supplies insuring that all workstations are stocked and restocked after use.
• 24 hour PH Monitor set up.
• Ability to competentently assists physicians with procedures while on-call.
• Patient transport.
• Linen ordering, stocking and organization.
• Participation in device inservices and ongoing education.
• Work under the direction of a RN.

QualificationsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Required:

• Must have 1 year of experience in Endo/GI in both out-patient and In-patient settings.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Reads and writes legibly, understand and follow directions.
• Possesses active listening skills.
• Good organizational skills necessary.
• Emotional demands require working and remaining calm in a stressful fast paced environment.
• Self starter
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification (maintain current at all times).
• Completion of mandatory program to meet TJC standards is a job requirement.

Shift: DaysHours:#LI-JS4Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.About UsWho We AreWe are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.Our StoryWe started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many firsts in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.Our Impact TodayToday, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.About the TeamCareers at TenetAt Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.