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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
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"
Assist with patient admission to Admitting and Recovery
Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
Assist in maintenance and care of specimens
prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies
Perform restocking duties as necessary
Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations
Assist in preparing patient and procedure area
prepare and maintain endoscopy video cart, light source, supplies, endoscope, instillation pump and lab containers
Document all patient care activity, provider and instrument utilization in electronic medical record or hard copy as appropriate
complete all billing sheets
Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
Transport patients to and from requesting areas
ensure adherence to all safety measures
Requirements:
High School or GED Equivalent
6 months of related experience
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
Nice to have:
Program Graduate
Surgical Technician
Medical Assistant Program
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Program