About this role
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure.
- Assists the physician and/or RN during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Cleans endoscopy equipment and instruments in compliance with center policy.
- Assists in collection of patient specimens.
- Accurately completes laboratory requisitions and culture/path requisitions as requested and directed by physician.
- Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and ensures housekeeping responsibilities are completed as advised by Charge Nurse.
- Ensures procedure room is within the standards of cleanliness after the completion of each procedure and that supplies are adequately stocked.
- Responds to emergency situations as directed by physician and/or RN in charge.
- Participates in medical records' audits, medication inventory, collecting data for infection control, QAPI activities and Safety Programs and updates physician preference card.
- Responsible for front office tasks including answering phone, greeting patients, etc. when assigned to assist in this area.
- Ensures endoscopes are reprocessed.
- Transports patients to vehicles at discharge.
Education:
- Graduate of accredited ultrasound/vascular tech program
- High School Diploma/GED Required
Experience:
- 1 year experience in gastroenterology practice or endoscopy center or unit is required
Licenses/Certifications:
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required