GI Aide (Will Train) at Cape Cod Healthcare

Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Room Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting, Medical Equipment Care, Decontamination, High Level Disinfection, Infection Prevention, PPE Adherence, Patient Safety, Process Improvement, Team Collaboration, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Life Support, Endoscopic Equipment Reprocessing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers. Performs room maintenance duties to include room turnover preparation and trouble shooting of equipment. Performs administrative and other duties as needed. Prepares, cares, and maintains medical equipment and instruments utilized in the endoscopy department. Decontaminates/high level disinfection of equipment used in accordance with Infection Prevention policy and procedures. Follows equipment IFU’s (Instruction for Use). Demonstrates understanding and adheres to proper PPE attire. Provides and maintains a safe environment for patient and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and standards. Prioritizes duties according to patient and department needs. Responsible for personal continuing education. Compliance with ethical, professional, and legal standards inherent to patient care and professional conduct. Participates in Process Improvement activities as directed. Collaborates within the GI Team and other health care professional to ensure quality and continuity of care. Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested. Ability to read, write and communicate in English Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 90 days of position start, offered within) Basic computer skills. Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested. Must be a Nursing Assistant in an acute care setting or have one (1) year current experience (within the past three (3) years) reprocessing flexible endoscopes. Proficient in the decontamination and disinfection of endoscopic equipment (obtained with six (6) months) Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification through CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) (obtain within six (6) months)

Responsibilities

This role involves providing service excellence to patients and staff while performing room turnover preparation and troubleshooting equipment in the endoscopy department. Key duties include preparing, caring for, and maintaining medical equipment, ensuring proper decontamination and disinfection according to policy, and maintaining a safe environment.