Responsibilities :
- Assists physician with all types of endoscopic procedures by using universal precautions, following orientation, competency tools, obtaining and recording patient's data during procedure such as vital signs, etc.
- Verifies patient's name, companion, and type of procedure. Prepares room, including physical environment, appropriate endoscope, and supplies needed, acts per Endoscopy policy and procedures.
- Prompter of therapeutic environment by providing patient care in accordance with the hospital patient comfort measures and departmental policy and procedures.
- Maintains equipment in excellent condition and reports equipment malfunction to the nurse in charge by cleaning and testing the equipment to make sure it is working correctly.
- Cleans procedure room following procedures including endoscopes and accessories.
- Enters all patient data into Image Manager Computer System as trained by manufacturer.
- Collects and labels all specimens obtained from the patient during endoscopic procedures following hospital and Endoscopy guidelines.
- Assures patient comfort directed by Nurse, taking into consideration the appropriate age of the patient.
- Stocking and maintaining of supplies and equipment in procedure rooms on a daily basis.
- Participates in staff meetings, attends in-services led by manufacturer representative of product and other conferences to update and maintain knowledge and skills in the Endoscopy field.
- Performs secretarial duties.
- Performs transporter and messenger duties when assigned by Head Nurse.
- Performs related duties, as required.
Requirements and Qualifications :
- High School Graduate or GED equivalency, required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care, required. Nursing attendant experience preferred.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Olympus Image Manager, required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-starter, team player, works well under pressure with strong interpersonal and manual dexterity skills, required.
- BLS through the American Heart Association
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When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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