Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Endoscopy, Hospital, Infection Control, Medical Terminology, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operational Improvement, Order Supplies, Organizational Culture, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Record Keeping, Team Player
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
- Performs various patient care activities and related duties in the Endoscopy Center not required by a licensed professional.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Completes tasks as delegated in order to assist with organizing patient flow and general unit activities as appropriate.
- Ensures endoscopes are clean promptly and ready for use.
- Inventories and ensures supplies are ordered as needed.
- Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
- Maintains reprocessing records.
- Transports patients to and from the Endoscopy Center.
- Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
- Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.
- Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that individuals bring to interactions.
- Follows hospital/department infection control policies.
- Processes endoscopes in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- BLS-CPR certified
- Experience in a GI or multi-specialty medical environment and working knowledge and proficiency in the use of medical terminology.
- Basic computer skills.
- Effective communication skills, solid team player and a commitment to providing excellent patient service and professionalism.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
- The work environment may be physically confining.
- Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
- Ability to do shift work as required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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