Endoscopy Technician (68273)

United Digestive; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Endoscopy Center in Savannah, GA is seeking a PRN nursing support role (RN, LPN, or Certified Medical Assistant) to assist with patient care during GI procedures. The position involves direct nursing tasks under supervision, equipment setup, specimen handling, and patient instruction.

Candidates must follow policies, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and be willing to expand skills to include minor procedures and data entry.

Qualifications

• RN, LPN, CMA or the equivalent. Able to follow written and verbal direction involving policy and procedure pertinent to patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and professional staff.
• Willingness to expand skills to include minor procedures and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Set up equipment for procedures and ensure supplies are available.
• Assist physician with procedures; collect, prepare and label specimens.
• Explain procedures and provide instructions to minimize patient discomfort and ensure cooperation.
• Take and record vital signs and operate monitors as needed.
• Report patient findings to supervisor or RN promptly.
• Follow infection control policies and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Document on forms/computer as required.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Documentation

Education

RN/LPN/CMA or equivalent

Job description

The Endoscopy Center - Savannah, GA 31404

Overview

Position Type

PRN

High School or GED

Travel Percentage

As needed for business requirements.

Category

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under direct supervision, performs various routine and accommodative tasks for patients receiving any procedure in the scope of GI Lab services, including adolescents, adult and geriatric patients. Contributes to the overall function of the unit by assisting with clerical duties, housekeeping chores, instrument reprocessing, and nursing errands as designated. Assists with front office tasks as directed by the Nurse in charge.

REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the delivery of direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Sets up appropriate equipment for procedures and ensures necessary supplies are available.
• Assist physician with procedure. Collects, prepares and label specimen accurately.
• Be able to explain procedures and expected sensations to patient and provide instructions to ensure patient cooperation and to minimize discomfort. Provides both emotional and physical support to patients during procedure.
• Takes and record vital signs. Be able to place blood pressure cuff, sensor for pulse oximeter, ECG leads, nasal cannula and grounding pad.
• Reports patient finding/observations to supervisor or RN responsible for the patient in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and follows infection control procedures according to policy. Supports and uphold established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental infection control, and codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Documents on all forms/ computer as required.
• Maintains and understand expensive and fragile equipment.
• Maintains an adequate supply in procedure rooms, utility rooms, pre-op and recovery area, store room, linen room.
• Assists with admission/discharge procedures as directed.
• Provide back-up support for any area, including scope room, and office area.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: RN, LPN, Certified Medical Assistant or the equivalent. Able to follow written and verbal direction involving policy and procedure pertinent to patient care. Willingness to expand range of skills to include minor procedures and data entry. The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and professional staff.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANS OF JOB: Physical demands include full range of body motion including handling and lifting of patients, pushing , pulling and reaching. Good visual acuity, accurate color vision. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel sensation to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape. Ability to speak and hear. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Mental demands include the ability to handle several directives and set priorities. Patient care environment with potential exposure to blood and body fluids which may carry infections to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Safety guidelines must be observed in the use of medical equipment.