GI/Endoscopy Assist - The Regional Medical Center of Memphis

GI/Endoscopy Assist


A Brief Overview
Performs patient care activities and assists with various GI and endoscopy procedures in caring for the needs and comfort of patients. Maintains lab equipment and supplies.

What you will do

• Demonstrates professional care and skills in assisting medical/nursing staff with GI/Endoscopy procedures within established standards and practices. • Sets up GI/Endoscopy room prior to procedure. Checks and ensures that applicable supplies/instrumentation and equipment are available and functional prior to procedure. • Maintains linen, supplies and instruments needed for successful completion of scheduled procedures. • Assists in the preparation, draping and positioning of patients for procedure. • Participates in the post-procedure cleanup and restock of GI/Endoscopy area. Requests supplies to maintain adequate stock.
• Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks and procedures as delegated and after observation by the RN according to unit policy. Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in documentation and/or completed work. • Takes and records patient's vital signs. • Takes and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. • Assists in registration, transfer and discharge of patients. • Provides required one-on-one close observation and monitoring of patients to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and patient population needs in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.
• Transports patient, equipment and supplies as required to procedure rooms/hospital areas utilizing proper lifting and positioning techniques. Transports charts and specimens as required.
• Maintains endoscopy equipment and instruments through proper cleaning, troubleshooting and servicing and preventative maintenance. • Assembles equipment and instruments. • Cleans instruments and equipment and conducts visual inspection of same. • Maintains supply inventories within the department. • Performs quality control checks and tests. Arranges for repair of equipment and instrumentation as directed. • Demonstrates ability to identify equipment and instruments utilized for GI/Endoscopy procedures, apply aseptic technique, safely handle and store sterile supplies. • Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Interacts and communicates with health care team, patient and visitors in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works effectively with staff to coordinate and implement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies in processing and releasing patient information (i.e. HIPPA, Confidentiality and Compliance Policies).
• Assists in general office procedures as needed. Maintains required department records, reports and files for operational administrative and compliance purposes. Utilizes computer to enter and retrieve information.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance and quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow up.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent Required
• Completion of a nursing/medical assistant, endoscopy technician or related training program Required
• Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates Required
• CPR certification Required
• At least 1 year experience of patient care or equipment maintenance experience Required
• At least 1 year experience Previous experience in GI/Endoscopy Lab Required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

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