Endo Procedural Tech./LVN

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