Gastroenterology Technician

JOB SUMMARY\nResponsible for assisting the physician and RN during Gastroenterology procedures, safe transport of the patient between room and lab, appropriate equipment maintenance.\nJOB DUTIES\n\nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES\n\nApplies specialty knowledge to patient care situations.\nAccurately performs set up procedures with appropriate equipment in an effective manner according to the day\'s schedule Of cases.\nReports any suspected defects or malfunctions to RN.\nDemonstrates ability to assist physician directly in special procedures including sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilatation, endoscopy and colonoscopy.\nEnsures that labeled specimens are transported to the lab.\nParticipates in QA monitoring and interpretation of data.\nStrictly adheres to infection control policies including body substance isolation, blood borne pathogen precautions and aseptic techniques.\nAccurately performs routine inspections and cleaning of Gl equipment.\nPerforms unit specific duties according to established policies and procedures.\nMaintains patient\'s privacy and comfort.\nReduces patient anxiety through maintenance Of own composure.\nAccurately assists with vital sign monitoring of patient including blood pressure, TPR, pulse oximetry and reports to RN or MD.\nMaintains adequate levels and orderly storage of supplies.\nAccurately identifies patient by wrist band and verbal response.\nActively participates in health care community.\n\n\nPERIPHERAL JOB DUTIES\n\nEnsures delivery of completed forms from nursing unit.\nAccurately completes patient charges, unit and patient records. Demonstrates active participation in unit QA programs.\n\n\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS\n\nKNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING\n\nAble to perform simple math addition and subtraction as well as read and understand written material.\nHigh school graduate with two-three years of experience in the health care field.\nMust be CPR certified or certification eligible within six months Of hire.\nAbility to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.\nAbility to work independently with little supervision.\nEmployee possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patientcare) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric.\n\n\nAUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY\n\nPersonal protective equipment is required; such as gloves, mask, gown, and goggles or face shield.\nUnderstands and follows directions, demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.\nMaintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.\nAdhere to established hospital and Department Of Nursing\'s policies, rules and regulations.\nParticipate in educational programs and continually seek for personal development.\nReporting Relationship: Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager and Department Director\n\n\nPHYSICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nSuccessful completion of pre-placement physical examination.\nInvolves physical effort that includes walking, sitting, twisting, standing long periods of time.\nFine finger movements, use of hands involves handling delicate instrument, gripping and assisting the physician with placement and injection Of medication.\nOccasional lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.\nTransports patients on carts.\nMust be able to push 50-200\'pounds. \nRequires ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.\nRequires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Will be required to work in other areas as needed.\n\n\n\nBEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE\nThe mission Of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect arid consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance\nThe above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.