Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Position Summary

Assist the physician and registered nurse in caring for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Responsible for maintenance and disinfection of endoscopic equipment and accessories.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Cleans and disinfects endoscopes and accessory equipment as per manufacturer guidelines

• Properly documents the cleaning/disinfection of all endoscopes on appropriate logs

• Prepares accessory equipment for sterilization and delivers these to Central Sterile Processing at the end of day

• Documents dates of change of disinfection solution, solution quality testing and reprocessing equipment filter changes 5. Responsible for assessing equipment on a daily basis and notification and escalation of any equipment damage and repair needs to appropriate channels and to assigned unit leader

• Responsible for set-up and clean-up of procedure room, supply carts, pre and post procedural areas and equipment

• Performs as an assistant to the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as directed by the physician or registered nurse

• Cleans and re-stocks room and unit supplies and accessories

• Performs transporter duties as necessary

• Provides assistance with skilled nursing care as directed by RN

• Assists with orientation of new personnel

• Delivers and picks up lab specimens and patient care supplies and equipment

• Provides delegated clerical support

• Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous and professional manner

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensure:

• High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Experience:

• One (1) year of patient care experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to perform and adapt to a fast paced and busy environment

Pay Range

$18.83 - $25.89 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.