Job #: 12232
Job Category: Nursing
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Variable
Facility:
Department: Endoscopy Practice
Pay Range: $37.53/hr. - $50.44/hr.
Open Date: 10.23.24
Close Date:
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in California
I.V. certification
Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross for Heathcare Providers Job Details:
Start Date:
Open Until Filled.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in California
Endoscopy certification preferred
I.V. certification
Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross for Heathcare Providers
Prior Endoscopy experience preferred
Excellent patient care skills-must be able to access patient's needs and use good judgment for requesting medical attention.
Must have good communication skills.
Must be self-motivated with the ability to assess different situations and implement suggestions or changes as needed
Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity to patients, family and significant others of all ages Duties &
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
To provide the Endoscopic Physician with an assistant to promote optimal patient outcome with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Patients Served
This position is responsible for the following age groups of patients: adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Duties
Provides safe nursing care to all patients of all ages
Assist with admissions, including information gathering, vital signs, starting IV's of Ambulatory Care Patients
Thorough explanation of procedure, maintaining a professional atmosphere to reduce pre-procedure anxiety
Verification of surgical or procedural consent and drug allergies prior to pre-operative medication being administered
Under the direction of the Endoscopist Physician, assists during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to provide optimal patient outcomes
Recognize risk factors and complications related to Endoscopic procedures through knowledge of physical assessment
Able to trouble shoot and resolve endoscopy equipment problems, pre, mid & post procedures
Assist with observation of patient during and post procedure
Cleaning and restocking of Endoscopy carts
Knowledge of where all equipment and supplies are located in the department
Efficient and orderly set up of and assistance with endoscopic procedures
Responsible for transport of pathology specimens to laboratory
Responsible for the cleaning, reprocessing of endoscopes and re-usable accessories
Endoscopic Procedural Technician must be able to set up and assist with the following procedures:
Bronchoscopies, with or without Biopsies, Trans-Bronchial Needle
Aspirations, Bronchial Alveolar Lavage, Brushings and Lavage
Colonoscopy with or without Biopsies, Polypectomies
Gastroscopy with or without Biopsies, Polypectomies
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Knowledge and use of all physician used endoscopic emergency equipment to include but not limited to Variceal Banding, Electrocutery, Thermal Probes, Injectors, Clipping Devices
Assist whenever possible in Same Day Surgery
Responsible for keeping equipment in excellent working condition
Participate in unit meetings and educational activities in order to develop skills and grow in awareness
Constant updating of skills by attending in-service classes
Performs other duties as assigned Other Info:
Lifting Requirements: Work area is well lighted and ventilated. Regularly exposed to the risks of blood borne and airborne diseases. Contact patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to noise, chemicals, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Weards personal protective equipment as required.
Job Posted:
10/23/2024