Summary of Performance Expectations:
Primary responsibility is the performance of patient care, endoscopy procedure assistance, and clerical functions to assist the physicians and Endoscopy staff with daily duties of the Endoscopy Unit. Also responsible for endoscopic equipment and maintaining logs related to reprocessing of scopes and accessory equipment. Manages endoscopy specimen collection, labeling, and tracking documenting of pathology results. Works cooperatively as a team member to ensure efficient patient flow throughout the Endoscopy Unit.
Education & Credentials:
Required
High School diploma or equivalent. BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.
Preferred
Work Experience:
CNA, CMA, Surgical Technician certification preferred.
Required
No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the position within three months of employment date.
Preferred
One or more years of experience in a healthcare setting functioning in an area with clinical responsibilities using an Electronic Health Record system (EHR).
Company
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.