Patient Care Technician - Duke GI-Endoscopy at Brier Creek

Patient Care Technician - Duke GI-Endoscopy at Brier Creek

Work Arrangement : Requisition Number : 247473 Regular or Temporary : Regular Location :

Raleigh, NC, US, 27617

Personnel Area : DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTIC Date : Jul 8, 2024

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina.

We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

JOB LOCATION :

Duke GI-Endoscopy at Brier Creek - 10207 Cerny St

JOB SUMMARY :

We are seeking a Patient Care Technician in our Duke GI-Endoscopy at Brier Creek located in Raleigh, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Explain procedures to patient, allay their fear and elicit cooperation.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include obtaining specimens, attaching vital sign equipment, and positioning the patient.
• Assist physician and nursing personnel during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures to include, handling instruments and equipment, calling out equipment readings, and handling specimens while maintaining infection control standards.
• Manually clean endoscopes and then perform the proper process to complete high level disinfection of these scopes.
• Distribute supplies as needed and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist nurse with transporting the patient into the procedure room and to recovery after the procedure.
• Obtain family members from the waiting room once patient is in recovery, assist patients to restroom when needed and obtain refreshments for patients.
• Clean and dress stretchers in preparation for next patient.
• Clean procedure rooms, including procedural tables, countertops, floor mats and wall suction systems.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :

• Completion of a related 1 year technical school program.
• Generally requires two years of experience in health care specialties; an additional two years of experience may be substituted for the technical school.

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience.

JOB HOURS :

The schedule for this position is day shifts Monday-Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or call.

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and / or mental capabilities.

Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive.

Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties.

Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

Nearest Major Market : Raleigh