Summary ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY Assist the Endoscopy staff with patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Formal Education / Training:
High School Graduate.
Medical terminology course or 1 year experience in the health field.
Workplace Experience:
Perioperative Care
Equipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently. Standard patient care equipment for services provided. Network computer system, Meditech Order Entry Computer System; Endoscopy sterile processing equipment.
Physical Environment:
An Endoscopy Unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.
Physical Effort:
- Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
- Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
- Able to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.
- Able to transport patient on stretcher or bed as necessary.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in a timely manner based on the needs of the patient and physician.
- Assists with the patient's care, reports problems/needs, and performs interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse
- Provides emotional and psychosocial support for patient.
- Sterilizes and cleans supplies/equipment according to established standards, policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
- Handles/ transports medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Participates with other healthcare team to coordinate compliance with JC standards.
- Participates in departmental process improvement activities.
- Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation and training of new personnel and participates in the development of educational programs for co-workers.
- Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and monthly assignments.
- Assist in other Perioperative areas as needed when endoscopy cases are completed.
- Maintains their work areas and personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.