SUMMARY:

Performs gastroenterology services and assists with specialized testing and examinations and maintains equipment cleaned and disinfected.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Screen and checks-in patients and escorts patients to treatment areas. Accurately prepares room & patient for examinations, therapeutic measures and procedures assuring all needed equipment and supplies are available prior to the start of the exam. Take, monitor, and records physiological measurements. Triage urgent needs. Assist with medical treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per treatment protocols. Prepare and administers medications under the supervision of a nurse or health care provider. Chaperone patients. Assemble, maintains, and operates medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment. Maintain or assist with appropriate and accurate health record storage and retrieval systems. Prepare and submits administrative reports. Provide patient/parent education as requested. Assist with routine endoscopic procedures to include: EGD, CSP, ERCP, Ph/Manometry testing, Hydrogen Breath Analysis, Liver Biopsies, and PEG/PEG-J Placement. Assist with emergency procedures to include GI Bleeds, Food Obstructions, and foreign Body Obstructions. Upon completion of procedures and examinations, properly clean and organize room and perform any necessary cleaning of equipment as established by departmental policies and procedures and standards. Required to perform gastroenterology services. Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed. Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits. Provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity. Prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature. Follows all OSHA and infection control standard related to the delivery of gastroenterology services. Maintains training and certification required for High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of endoscopic equipment to the highest standard. Communicates effectively with RN and physician regarding workflow and potential unforeseen delays or changes to patient care. Maintains well-stocked procedural rooms and backstock, maintains an accurate supply inventory, and orders supplies promptly to maintain appropriate inventory par levels. Maintains organized, well-maintained system of quality, safety and infection control checklists. Assists with administrative support, preparing clinic patient charts, obtaining records from outside facilities, contacting patients at physician request, and scheduling appointments. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.