Endoscopy Associate

Job Description

Note:

• STIPEND IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE CANDIDATE LIVING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM THE FACILITY.
• REFERRAL BONUS ON EACH SUCCESSFUL REFERRAL.

Duties:

• Performs and records patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations.
• Documents intake and output and other data as assigned.
• Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or abnormal values to the registered nurse as indicated.
• Sets up equipment for, and assists physician and RN with, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including, but not limited to, Upper Endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, manometry, spyglass, 24 hr ph, Bravo.
• Downloads patient information from Bravo and 24 hr. ph into appropriate database.
• Checks equipment function for use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Cleans, disinfects and/or sterilizes equipment and accessories according to Infection Control guidelines. Documents all processing activities into appropriate logs.
• Maintains processing machines with scheduled filter changes
• Troubleshoots equipment and Product problems. Prepares and arranges for repairs with manufacturer and/or Hospital Clinical Engineering Department.
• Performs clinical procedures such as specimen collection, EKG, application of post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity
• Prepares specimens by carefully labeling and entering proper information in log book.

Education:

• HS/GED required. College courses in sciences preferred.

Skills:

• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices of endoscopic clinical required in the past two recent years. (This requirement can be modified per department hiring manager.)
• BLS – AHA
• ACLS – AHA
• 2 Years Experience as Endo Tech required