GI Procedures Support Technician (On-Call, Patient Care)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) role within the MINOR PROCEDURE ROOM environment. The position focuses on maintaining a clean, organized, and safe patient area while assisting with patient care activities including vitals, assessments, and ADLs, under RN supervision.

You will support GI, Dermatology, and Oncology procedures, help with room setup, supply management, and participate in on-call GI emergent duties, contributing to compassionate,

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or EMT license must be acquired within 1 year of hire date – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Provides support with vitals and assessments; informs RN of significant changes. Assists patients with activities of daily living to include, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures.
• Reviews assignments and ensures room are setup. Maintains a clean environment and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times.
• Follows clean contamination procedures for high level disinfection of critical GI, dermatology, and oncology equipment. Provides support to physicians with set-up, equipment, and turnover.
• Performs all Lactose tests according to Policy and Procedure and completes the required assessment and documentation according to procedures.
• Coordinates all maintenances and repair on critical equipment per manufacture recommendations and standard of care.
• Orders OR and GI supplies including, but not limited to, high level disinfectant, clips, forceps, and scope equipment.
• Responsible for 24 hour on-call assignments for all GI emergent cases.
• Assists surgeons in controlling GI bleeds (i.e. clipping, banding, etc.) in emergent and non-emergent cases.
• Greets and welcomes patients, families, and visitors; provides encouragement and comfort. Communicates NCHS services and delivers excellent and timely service and support.
• Ensures all specimens are transported to lab/pathology based on direction of physician.
• Assists with transporting patients for special procedures and completes transport of patient during discharge process.
• Restocks supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, and assists with room preparation and turnover.
• Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contributes to the provision of quality patient care and works to anticipate patient needs.

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) role within the MINOR PROCEDURE ROOM environment. The position focuses on maintaining a clean, organized, and safe patient area while assisting with patient care activities including vitals, assessments, and ADLs, under RN supervision.

You will support GI, Dermatology, and Oncology procedures, help with room setup, supply management, and participate in on-call GI emergent duties, contributing to compassionate,