ENDOSCOPY TECH

ENDOSCOPY TECH UNM

Hospitals•3.6 Rio Rancho, NM Job Details Full-time $16.99•$24.79 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description 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•

SRMC 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:

PATIENT SAFETY 1

•Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

DEVELOPMENT

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

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"

ADMISSIONS

•Assist with patient admission to Admitting and Recovery

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

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

SPECIMENS

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

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

•Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies STOCK•Perform restocking duties as necessary

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

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

PREPARATION

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

DOCUMENTATION

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

PATIENT CENTERED MED

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

PATIENT TRANSPORT

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

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:

6 months of related experience

Nonessential:

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