QEC Endoscopy AssistantGI Technician
QEC Endoscopy AssistantGI Technician
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Job Description
Job Title:Endoscopy Assistant / GI Technician
FLSA Status: NonExempt
About us
Physicians East a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality costefficient comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.
Location & commitments
Fulltime based at our Greenville (other) location in the Quadrangle Endoscopy Center MondayFriday 7:30a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care of tasks are completed and calls are returned in a timely manner.
Supervision Received:Reports to Charge Nurse Clinical Supervisor Operations Manager; Director of Operations.
Supervision Exercised:None.
Typical Physical Demands:Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients manual and finger dexterity and eyehand coordination. Frequent standing and walking or other means of mobility for extended periods of time. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires normal visual acuity. Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
Typical Working Conditions: Frequentexposure to communicable diseases toxic substances ionizing radiation medicinal preparations and other conditions common to clinic environment.
About the role:
Responsible for maintaining and management of the endoscopy equipment and the general cleanliness of the entire until. Assists with patient care. Provides limited pre and postprocedure patient care/clinical tasks under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Occasionally performing clerical functions as requested.
Responsibilities:
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- Assist with preparing patients in preop and collecting data and vital signs prior to and after the procedure.
- Escort patients according to policy when discharged.
- Assist with patient services as directed by a nurse.
- Assist with cleaning and preparing stretchers and rooms between procedures by cleaning beds tables counters carts etc.
- Clean and disinfect endoscopes and accessories according to protocol. Prepare accessory equipment for sterilization and perform sterilization.
- Document the disinfection process of all equipment in logbook.
- Complete and document infection control and quality control measures in the logbook as required.
- Assist with restocking of equipment and supplies in all procedure rooms.
- Assist with the quality improvement activities related to equipment and environment.
- Prepare laundry and hazardous waste for pick up by vendor.
- Perform messenger and transport duties as requested.
- Perform clerical duties as needed.
- Assist with patient services as directed.
- Refer situations beyond ability or function to the appropriate person.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in inservice programs to maintain or improve knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in daily schedule.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient.
- OtherdutiesasassignedbytheCharge NurseNurseSupervisor Operations Manager.
Candidate requirements
- High school graduate.
- Certified Medical Assistant required. (Previous experience as a CMA preferred)
- Current BLS certification.
Key Skills
- Ability to work under pressure with time constraints and value working in a teamoriented patientcentric culture.
- Be confident in clinical decisionmaking and autonomous in providing care to patients in a fastpaced clinical practice setting.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills both written and verbal and be proactive in discussing case management.
- Possess excellent time management and have ability to work well with patients and their families collaborating/supervising physicians facility staff and leadership.
- Display a professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families maintaining strict confidentiality in all times.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of team commitment which includes meeting deadlines punctuality and excellent followthrough and feedback.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Physicians East P.A.is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age race color ethnicity religion creed sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity which includes status as a transgender individual) national origin or ancestry citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information (including family medical history) physical or mental disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and/or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application/employment process. Contact HR Office ator email
Disclaimer
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
