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Posted: 11-Jan-25
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 252518
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.
Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us
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.
Job Code: 00004113 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Job Level: B2
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.