Overview

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 guidelineProperly documents the cleaning/disinfection of all endoscopes on appropriate logsPrepares accessory equipment for sterilization and delivers these to Central Sterile Processing at the end of dayDocuments dates of change of disinfection solution, solution quality testing and reprocessing equipment filter changes 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 leaderResponsible for set‐up and clean‐up of procedure room, supply carts, pre and post procedural areas and equipmentPerforms as an assistant to the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as directed by the physician or registered nurseCleans and re‐stocks room and unit supplies and accessoriesPerforms transporter duties as necessaryProvides assistance with skilled nursing care as directed by RNAssists with orientation of new personnelDelivers and picks up lab specimens and patient care supplies and equipmentProvides delegated clerical supportCommunicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous and professional mannerOther duties as assigned
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

Education and Licensure: 

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Experience: 

One (1) year of patient care experience