UofL Health·Louisville, Kentucky
Assists healthcare practitioners during GI procedures by positioning patients and managing scope guidance. Responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of endoscopic equipment and maintaining a sterile environment.
Summary: Under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, will assist during GI procedures. Provides support for the GI team with room set up, tear down, scope reprocessing, sterilizing and packaging instruments, maintaining inventory, specimen collection, and assisting doctors and nursing staff as directed. Will provide direct patient care during and after procedures. Will maintain sterile field as applicable. Will float out and assist with patient care in preop and pacu areas as needed.
1. Assists healthcare practitioners with GI procedures, to include positioning of patients, scope guidance, etc. 2. Offers direct patient care during and after procedures. 3. Cleans, sterilizes and reprocesses scope equipment. 4. Assembles sterile supplies and equipment and assists with room set up and tear down. 5. Maintains inventory. 6. Handles various pharmaceutical agents on the field as added by physicians under the direction of the registered nurse. 7. Obtains and is responsible for information presented in staff meeting. 8. Records and maintains documentation regarding solutions used for disinfection. 9. Records and maintains documentation regarding the mechanized processing cycles of endoscopes. 10. Communicates incoming and outgoing messages to appropriate personnel, keeps Charge Nurse and unit staff informed of all instruments and equipment out for repair. 11. Observes universal precautions. 12. Maintains a clean, organized work area. 13. Maintains open communication with the staff and management regarding instrumentation, supplies and other unit activities 14. Collects and transports specimens to the lab. 15. Understands and maintains the segregation of sterile, contaminated, and clean articles. 16. Participates in peri-operative teaching of new employees, nursing and technician students by collaborating with the nurse manager/educator to assess learning needs and establish teaching format. I. University of Louisville Hospital Core Expectations Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals. Valuing Diversity: recognizing and embracing the unique talents and contributions of others. Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers. Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform. Continuously looking for improvements. Accepts responsibility for actions and results. Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction. Developing Others: views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop.
practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.
conducts business with honesty and professional ethics. Seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/EQUIPMENT USAGE (Please note the percentage of time the activity or equipment is used as part of the job. Activities HIGH Over 60% MODERATE 31-60% LIGHT 0-30% NONE 0% Sitting 0 0 1 0 Standing 1 0 0 0 Bending 0 0 1 0 Walking 0 1 0 0 Driving 0 0 0 1 Dexterity 0 1 0 0 Vision 1 0 0 0 Hearing 1 0 0 0 Lifting (20 lbs.) 0 1 0 0 Repetitive Motions 0 0 1 0 Equipment Computer 0 1 0 0 Telephone 0 1 0 0 FAX 0 1 0 0 Scanner 0 1 0 0 Copier 0 1 0 0
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Requires a high school diploma and CPR certification. One year of experience in an operating room or endoscopy suite is preferred.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.