Endoscopy Associate (CERCFER required) GI Unit Mount Sinai Morningside Full Time Evenings 10am 6pm

The 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 Endoscopy Associate also works under the direct supervision of an attending physician and follows the guidelines and policies of the Department of Nursing.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

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

and assembles supplies

supply of nutrition

reports as needed

other related duties as required.

Professional Practice

required competency for the G. I. Technical Specialist module after one year of initial employment and every three years thereafter

ten hours of continuing education units per year related to endoscopy and

infection prevention and control.

in staff development activities and staff meetings

in exchange of patient report and nursing care conferences.

in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program/activities.

a humanistic responsible kind and caring attitude.

to dress code in accordance with departmental standards

attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards.

other responsibilities as assigned.

knowledge of hospital and departmental policies procedures and guidelines and completes annual mandatory competencies.

knowledge of the Patients Bill of Rights.

Staff Shared Duties and Responsibilities Across Clinical Specialties

visitors and answers telephones promptly and courteously

visitors to appropriate area when necessary.

information as appropriate.

Shared Duties and Responsibilities Units

units/cubicles.

discharge bed making.

room turn-around in between cases by cleaning and disinfecting procedure carts equipment procedure beds sink and other surfaces.

• HS/GED required. College courses in sciences preferred
• In Healthcare setting preferred.
• Familiarity with standard concepts practices of endoscopic clinical procedures preferred
• pre1rred.
• Successful completion of on-site preparation program or job training.
• Certification: Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor. Must be certified within six
• months of hire.
• Certification: Heartsaver Issuing Agency: American Heart Association

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSSL

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $29.86 - $31.99 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience education and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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