Endoscopy Center Nursing Assistant at ROCKFORD GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES LTD

Rockford, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Transport Assistance, Room Turnover, Cleaning, Stocking, Patient Confidentiality, Basic Cardiac Life Support, Communication, Teamwork, Equipment Setup, Disinfection, Documentation, EKG Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Discharge Procedures

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Definition of Position: Responsible for rendering professional care to patients in Endoscopy Center under the direct supervision of an Endoscopy Center nurse. Builds positive relationships based on respect for others and demonstrates a helpful attitude. Maintains effective communication with both internal and external customers. Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management. Seeks educational opportunities for own professional growth and development. Attends staff meetings and in-service opportunities as appropriate. This position is Monday-Friday, 10 hour shifts between the hours of 6:30AM-5:30PM with a rotating day off each week. Enjoy a diverse workweek with rotation through multiple areas in the ambulatory surgery center. No nights, weekends and holidays! 8 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving! Direct Supervisor: Endoscopy Nurse Supervisor or designee Responsibilities: Nursing assistants work in several roles of the Endoscopy Center: Prep Assistant, Turn-Around Assistant, Recovery Room HUCNA and Scope Reprocessing Technician. Prep Assistant: Patient escort from waiting room to prep area Obtaining vital signs Assist with transport of patient to procedure area cart CLIA waived testing Room turnover – cleaning and stocking Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Turn-Around Assistant: Assist with transportation of patient in and out of procedure room Initiate EKG and vital sign monitoring equipment set up in procedure area and recovery Assist physician with dilation Answer call light in procedure area and assist with trouble shooting equipment Verify pathology specimen log in and pack for shipping Room turnover – cleaning and stocking Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Recovery Room HUCNA: Responsible for processing physicians orders Generate discharge paperwork Assist with patient care including but not limited to obtaining vital signs, repositioning, toileting, and discharge transportation. Removal of IV catheter as instructed by RN Room turnover – cleaning, stocking and ordering as necessary Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Scope Reprocessing Technician: Setup Placement and connection of appropriate scope into procedural room Ensure proper functioning of equipment Removal and storage of scope after disinfection Cleaning, stocking and ordering of supplies as necessary Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Washer Initial cleaning of scope at bedside Room turnover Leak testing of scope Manual cleaning of scope and accessory equipment at sink Connection of scope to Automatic Endoscopy Reprocessor (AER) Testing and documentation of concentration of OPA prior to each AER cycle Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Requirements Qualifications: High school graduate with one or more years of related work experience in GI endoscopy is preferred. Able to read, write and communicate Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification Able to maintain and comply with patient confidentiality NA / MA Certificate Working Conditions: Exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/or personal protective equipment. Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals) Position requires full range of motion, frequent standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to help lift, turn, roll, push, and pull equipment/patients for proper positioning during procedures and transportation from one area to the other as necessary. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Requires visual and hearing acuity.

Responsibilities

The Endoscopy Center Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing professional care to patients under the supervision of an Endoscopy Center nurse. They perform various roles including patient transport, vital sign monitoring, and assisting with procedures.