ENDOSCOPY TECH

Minimum Offer $ 16.99/hr. Maximum Offer $ 24.79/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Endoscopy Center FTE:

1.00

Full Time Shift:

Days Position Summary:

Assist in the nursing care and preparation of G.I. Lab/Endoscopy Center patients. Function as a member of the procedure team in issuing supplies and instruments to Endoscopists. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

• Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments

PREPARATION

• Assist in preparing patient and procedure area; prepare and maintain endoscopy video cart, light source, supplies, endoscope, instillation pump and lab containers

SPECIMENS

• Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis

ADMISSIONS

• Assist with patient admission to Admitting and Recovery

PATIENT TRANSPORT

• Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

• Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies

DOCUMENTATION

• Document all patient care activity, provider and instrument utilization in electronic medical record or hard copy as appropriate; complete all billing sheets
• STOCK
• Perform restocking duties as necessary

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

• Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations

DEVELOPMENT

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

PATIENT SAFETY 1

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2

• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3

• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4

• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5

• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

PATIENT CENTERED MED

• Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications Education:

Essential:

High School or GED Equivalent Nonessential:

• Program Graduate
• Program Graduate
• Associate Degree Education specialization:

Nonessential:

• Surgical Technician
• Medical Assistant Program

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Program Experience:

Essential:

1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

No preferred experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

Medium Work:

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Sig Hazard:

Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE

• May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department:

Clinical Nursing Support