RN / Endoscopy RN Job in Lewisville, Texas / Hospital
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Standard Qualifications: Endscopy Technician Hours : PRN (As Needed) Location : Medical City Lewisville Position Summary: Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or the direct supervision of the Physician, the Endoscopy Technician assists in delivering direct and indirect care to the patient having an Endoscopy procedure. Provides quality health care through the development of an organizational climate that is professional, compassionate and responsive to the patient, physician and ASSOCIATES. The Endoscopy Technician must possess knowledge, judgement and skills based on the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral and social sciences within the scope of an Endoscopy Technician as learned under the tutelage of the Registered Nurse. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for handling and use of specialty equipment and supplies as well as transport, preparation and caring for the patient undergoing Endoscopy procedures. The Endoscopy Technician demonstrates an awareness of patient's rights and works to ensure patient privacy, safety and comfort. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities. - Assures patient's needs, rights, and privacy is respected. - Provides for activities of daily living for patients. - Transport patients. - Attend staff meetings and inservices. - Perform special assignments as needed/requested. - Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care - Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety of patients. - Responsible for a clean and tidy work environment. - Assists in checking supplies, instruments and equipment against preference card and/or obtaining any missing items. - Responsible for assisting on assigned procedures. - Anticipates the physician's needs in performing the procedure. - Provides for a safe and sterile, as applicable, environment. - Uses supplies judiciously. - Accurately handles all specimens. - Assists in the care and maintenance of endoscopes, equipment and supplies. - Demonstrates knowledge of the location, care and operation of endoscopes, equipment and supplies. - Assists in cleaning and restocking Endoscopy Suite. - Adheres to Universal Precautions. - Attends staff meetings. - Serves as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care or service of department. - Takes appropriate measures contributing to safety within the facility. - Seeks opportunities to improve department or interdepartmental processes. - This position may be involved in the responsibility for performing high-level disinfection and/or sterilization. They will be required to meet initial and annual competencies to ensure the process is performed accurately.
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