Endoscopy Tech FT Days

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Endoscopy Tech for our MercyOne Des Moines Endoscopy department

As a Endoscopy Tech at MercyOne, you will transport patients, cleans and disinfects endoscopes and related equipment, performs clerical functions and assists nursing staff in delivery of care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations. This position includes same work assignments at Alternate Mercy endoscopy locations. Schedule:

• Full time 40 hours a week
• M-F 7:00a -5:00p
• No Weekends No Holidays

General Requirements:

• Cleans, disinfects and reprocesses endoscopes and accessory equipment. Identifies and reports potential and real problems with endoscopes ensuring properly functioning equipment.
• Assists in transporting patients within the department.
• Clerical responsibilities include answering the telephone, relaying messages, maintaining patient log and responsible for entering patient charges when requested.
• Responsible for maintaining department inventory including but not limited to stocking supplies, linen, galley supplies and charting material.
• Responsible for the physical upkeep of the department and equipment on a daily basis.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members.
• Efficiently sets up and tears down procedure rooms.
• Available to quickly obtain supplies, equipment and medication (non-narcotics) as directed.
• Answers patient call and emergency lights.
• Utilizes computer applications; ordering supplies and processing charges.
• Participates in Quality Monitoring by recording daily, weekly and/or monthly required reports.

Education:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience with patient care preferred.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.