Job Details

Job Title: Quadrangle Endoscopy Center, NA II

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About us

Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.

Location & commitments

Full-time based at our Greenville (other) location in the Quadrangle Endoscopy Center, Monday-Friday, 7:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care of, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner.

Supervision Received: Reports to Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, Operations Manager; Chief of Operations.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Frequent standing and walking or other means of mobility for extended periods of time. Lifts and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires normal visual acuity. Requires exposure to bodily fluids.

Typical Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to clinic environment.

About the role:

Assists with patient care. Provides limited pre and post-procedure patient care/clinical tasks under the supervision of a RN or LPN. Assisting to maintain general cleanliness of unit. Sterilization/cleaning of equipment. Occasionally performing clerical functions as requested.

Responsibilities:

(may include, but are not limited to)

• Assist with preparing patients in pre-op and collecting data and vital signs prior to and after the procedure.
• Assist with patient services as directed.
• Escort patients according to policy when discharged.
• Clean and prepare stretchers and rooms between procedures by cleaning beds, tables, counters, carts, etc.
• Clean and disinfect endoscopes and accessories according to protocol. Prepare accessory equipment for sterilization and perform sterilization.
• Assist with restocking of equipment and supplies.
• Assist with the quality improvement activities related to equipment and environment.
• Assist with preparing laundry and hazardous waste for pick up by vendor.
• Perform messenger and transport duties as requested.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Refer situations beyond ability or function to the appropriate person.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service programs to maintain or improve knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in daily schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient.
• Other duties assigned by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, Operations Manager.

Candidate requirements

• High school graduate.
• Graduate of an accredited program. Current certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Key Skills

• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints and value working in a team-oriented, patient-centric culture.

• Be confident in clinical decision-making and autonomous in providing care to patients in a fast-paced clinical practice setting.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be proactive in discussing case management.
• Possess excellent time management and have ability to work well with patients and their families, collaborating/supervising physicians, facility staff and leadership.
• Display a professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families, maintaining strict confidentiality in all times.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of team commitment, which includes meeting deadlines, punctuality and excellent follow-through and feedback.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Physicians East, P.A.is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and/or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application/employment process. Contact HR Office at 252-###-#### or email ...@physicianseast.com

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.