ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To assess and prepare each patient prior to their procedure.
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To maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
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To re-assess patient after the procedure and discharge with instructions when stable.
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Ensure that all equipment is set up and functioning properly prior to procedure.
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To administer conscious sedation according to policy
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Make Pre-procedural phone calls to obtain accurate patient history.
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Check that patient name and date of birth, our two patient identifiers are accurate and reflected on Manhattan Surgical Hospital documents as well as patient armband.
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Review the laboratory destination is accurate.
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Assess each patient on admission, include baseline vital signs, allergies, and prior pertinent history. Auscultate lung sounds. Obtain a finger stick blood sugar on all patients taking medication for diabetes.
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Witness patient signing consent for procedure.
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Question the patient regarding bowel prep. Identify that stool consistency is liquid and runs clear with most recent bowel movement.
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Start IV, preferably in right arm, using protective equipment, then position patient.
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Question whether patient possess any mechanical devices, prosthetics, implants, or any physical limitations.
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Set up equipment for procedures.
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Monitor patient during procedure while assisting the physician.
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Clean and disinfect equipment after each procedure. Restock and re-order supplies as needed.
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Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.
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Complete chart (endoscopy notes) for each patient. Fill out appropriate specimen forms and log in laboratory book. Transports all specimens to the lab following policy.
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Assess patient post procedure.
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Review discharge instructions with patient. Provide education related to new medications and diagnosis.
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Make follow-up phone calls on all patients from the previous day and document on the nurses notes form.
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Clean and restock the Endoscopy Department daily.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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Licensed as Registered Nurse
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BLS and ACLS Certified or certification within 6 months of date of hire
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Minimum 2-year experience in Endoscopy for Tech position preferred
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Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day
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Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis
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Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
