Description
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Summary:
This position performs basic Nursing Assistant activities. This position also provides assistance to the physician during operative and invasive procedures. This position functions to assure endoscopy suite is adequately prepared for procedure and monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
Responsibilities:
1. Clerical--Uses computer scheduling system to schedule endoscopy procedures and follow up appointments at mutually acceptable times. Performs receptionist/ clerical duties as needed.
2. Clinical--Assists with endoscopic procedures under supervision of MD. Utilizes instruments during procedures. Assists with the delivery of direct nursing care. Assists with admission and discharge of patients. Assists with patient identification and vital signs. Documents/ charts on forms as required. Assists with positioning of patient. Assists with collection of specimens. Assists with patient education under the supervision of an RN. Demonstrates a cooperative nature with physicians and nurses while responding to needs and requires of patients/ families.
3. Professional Development-- Maintains BLS. Attends in-services and organizational meetings.
4. Technical--Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies to accommodate patient load. Cleans, disinfects and/ or sterilizes instruments and equipment. Orders and stocks supply inventory. Assists in care and preparation of endoscopy specimens. Runs errands as necessary to lab, pharmacy, CD. Understands operation, function and handling of equipment, supplies.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program or High School diploma or General Education Development (GED)
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● If a High School diploma or GED either a) listed as NC Nursing Assistant I by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Listed as NC Nursing Assistant I will be required if performing pre/post patient care OR b) one (1) year of endoscopy technician experience
● If graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, then no listing NC NA I or ST certification required
● Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Prefer one (1) year of relevant health care experience
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNCH GI Procedures Meadowmont
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Salary Range: $18.66 - $26.51 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.