What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Tech position at Good Samaritan Medical Center?
Overview
Good Samaritan Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Per Diem, Days
The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for administering direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients who are scheduled for Endoscopic procedures. The Endoscopic Technician assists physician during a wide variety of endoscopic procedures. Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and assists nursing personnel as needed. Provides patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team based on national standards, and utilizing the nursing process. The Endoscopy Technician participates in process improvement, professional education, committees and meetings to maintain competence and advance the mission and values of Good Samaritan Medical Center. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assessment
- Assesses physical, psychosocial, and growth and development needs of the patient
- Reports pain level to nursing as appropriate
- Provides comfort measures as appropriate
- The employee, through performance, has demonstrated competency (i.e., knowledge, skills and the ability to respond to age specific needs of the patient - physical, mental, emotional and developmental)
- Planning
- Develops a plan of care using assessment data
- Provides teaching and guidance to patient and/or family as well as staff members
- Intervention
- Implements plan of care for assigned duties
- Communicates and documents patient activities, needs and assessments
- Evaluation
- Evaluates job responsibilities and completes assignments
- Leadership
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Assists other department/patient care units
- Fiscally responsible
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Graduate or GED
Licenses, Certifications:
- Current BLS certification
Minimum Experience
- One year Medical-Surgical Patient Care Technician experience
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Organization Description
Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) is a 333-bed acute care hospital, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, that provides sophisticated, personalized and emergency medical care to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast with over 100 years of experience. GSMC utilizes some of the latest robotic technologies for robust general surgery procedures including the MAKO and Da Vinci robots. Our cancer center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, anchored by our state-of-the-art Breast Center. Join our team!
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