Essential duties and responsibilities
- 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
