Job Description

Assist the Endoscopy staff with patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:
High School Graduate.
Medical terminology course or 1 year experience in the health field.

Workplace Experience:
Perioperative Care

Equipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently. Standard patient care equipment for services provided. Network computer system, Meditech Order Entry Computer System; Endoscopy sterile processing equipment.

Physical Environment:
An Endoscopy Unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:

1. Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
2. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
3. Able to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.
4. Able to transport patient on stretcher or bed as necessary.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in a timely manner based on the needs of the patient and physician.
2. Assists with the patient’s care, reports problems/needs, and performs interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse
3. Provides emotional and psychosocial support for patient
4. Sterilizes and cleans supplies/equipment according to established standards, policies and procedures.
5. Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
6. Handles/ transports medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
7. Participates with other healthcare team to coordinate compliance with JC standards.
8. Participates in departmental process improvement activities.
9. Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation and training of new personnel and participates in the development of educational programs for co-workers.
10. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and monthly assignments.
11. Assist in other Perioperative areas as needed when endoscopy cases are completed.
12. Maintains their work areas and personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.