Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Muncie, Indiana
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: 03-Jun-26
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Categories:
Internal Number: 97009
Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00a - 3:30p with call
Recruiter Contact: Amanda A. Frankhouser at afrankhouser2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner, provides support to the Ambulatory Clinic GI team by; cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments, maintaining inventory, transporting supplies, equipment, specimens, preparing rooms before and after procedures, greeting patients and their families. Assists a licensed health care practitioner by assisting during GI procedures in accordance with scope of licensure/certification. Employees work as instructed and seek guidance on matters not specifically covered in the original instructions. Work is reviewed through progress checks for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to standards, instructions and established procedures.
Experience:
- Knowledge of basic patient care practices (including BLS), standards and tools/equipment.
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality/safety guidelines and proper body mechanics as applied to patient movement and transport.
- Knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, and/or department standards, procedures and requirements applicable to the position.
- Knowledge of the functionality, care, operation and sterilization of endoscopic equipment.
- Ability to demonstrate effective organization skills and to prioritize multiple demands.
License/Certification:
- Current registration as a Health Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant or Surgical Technologist within 90 days of employment.- Current Healthcare BLS certification.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?
St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.