Endoscopy Associate Endoscopy-Mount Sinai Hospital- PER DIEM- 10AM-630PM
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Per Diem Endoscopy Associate performs various direct care activities for the patient under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. The incumbent also works under the direct supervision of an attending physician and follows the guidelines and policies of the Department of Nursing
Responsibilities
and records patients vital signs such as blood pressure pulse temperature and respirations.
intake and output and other data as assigned
any changes in the patients condition or abnormal values to the registered nurse as indicated
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
equipment function for use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
disinfects and/or sterilizes equipment and accessories according to Infection Control guidelines. Documents all processing activities into appropriate logs.
processing machines with scheduled filter changes
equipment and scope problems. Prepares and arranges for repairs with manufacturer and/or Hospital Clinical Engineering Department.
clinical procedures such as specimen collection EKG application of post-mortem care and maintenance of skin integrity
specimens by carefully labeling and entering proper information in log book.
patient with activities of daily living such as feeding bathing and/or toileting. Orients patients to clinical environment. Assists patient with ambulation and all levels of mobilization
heat and cold applications when necessary.
a safe clean and functional environment including ensuring for the comfortable movement of the patient. Assists the patient in room maintenance such as bed-stripping and trash removed when necessary.
in transport of patients when needed
travel carts with appropriate supplies and assures equipment is in working order.
isolation status for patients under direction of an RN and according to set procedures.
and documents critical alarm checks on medication and nutrition refrigerators call bells eyewash station.
designated procedure rooms for negative pressure.
daily inventory of stock and no stock supplies and places orders through appropriate systems per PAR levels. Removes outdated supplies
Qualifications
In Healthcare setting preferred.
Familiarity with standard concepts practices of endoscopic clinical procedures preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Environmental Safety
- J2se
- ABAP
- Flexcube
- Health And Safety Management
- BI
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