| Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician | |||||||||
| Assists physician during endoscopy procedure | |||||||||
| Handles patient specimens per policy | |||||||||
| Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested | |||||||||
| Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable) | |||||||||
| After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day | |||||||||
| Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of | |||||||||
| patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning | |||||||||
| equipment, supplies, and instruments | |||||||||
| Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments | |||||||||
| and supplies according to policy and procedure | |||||||||
| Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for | |||||||||
| instruments and/or equipment | |||||||||
| Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite | |||||||||
| between cases and daily terminal cleaning | |||||||||
| Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies | |||||||||
| Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs | |||||||||
| Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct | |||||||||
| Complies with center policies and procedures | |||||||||
| Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant | |||||||||
| Provides a safe environment for the patient | |||||||||
| Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command | |||||||||
| Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job | |||||||||
| Promotes patient and physician satisfaction | |||||||||
| Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite | |||||||||
| Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE) | |||||||||
| Observes universal precautions | |||||||||
| Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person | |||||||||
| Regular and predictable attendance | |||||||||
| Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned | |||||||||
| Attends all required education | |||||||||
| Teamwork | |||||||||
| Works collaboratively with healthcare team | |||||||||
| Exhibits high level of integrity | |||||||||
| Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required | |||||||||
| Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required | |||||||||
| MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: | |||||||||
| Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, | |||||||||
| decimals, and percentages. | |||||||||
| LANGUAGE SKILLS: | |||||||||
| Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required. Ability | |||||||||
| to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use. Ability to effectively | |||||||||
| present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, | |||||||||
| clients, vendors, and the general public. | |||||||||
| REASONING ABILITY: | |||||||||
| Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment | |||||||||
| Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details | |||||||||
| Ability to use initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making | |||||||||
| Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, | |||||||||
| co-workers, patients, and the general public | |||||||||
| Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms | |||||||||
| Ability to recognize issues and communicate to Registered Nurse/Center Leader | |||||||||
| PHYSICAL DEMANDS: | |||||||||
| Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day | |||||||||
| Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight | |||||||||
| Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously | |||||||||
| without "giving out" or fatiguing | |||||||||
| Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your | |||||||||
| whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or | |||||||||
| transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment | |||||||||
| Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one | |||||||||
| position | |||||||||
| Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright | |||||||||
| Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath | |||||||||
| Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears | |||||||||
| Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and | |||||||||
| ability to adjust focus | |||||||||
| WORK ENVIRONMENT: | |||||||||
| Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs | |||||||||
| The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased | |||||||||
| lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some | |||||||||
| OR/Procedure rooms | |||||||||
| Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts | |||||||||
| Noise level is usually quiet to moderate | |||||||||
| May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and | |||||||||
| cleaning solutions | |||||||||
| Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate | |||||||||
| reaching, pulling, pushing | |||||||||
| Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers |