Travel Endoscopy Technician
2 days ago
New York
Certification Details • BLS, • ACLSJob Details, • Performs and records patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations., • Documents intake and output and other data as assigned., • Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or abnormal values to the registered nurse as indicated., • Sets up equipment for, and assists physician and RN with, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including Upper Endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, manometry, spyglass, 24 hr ph, Bravo., • Downloads patient information from Bravo and 24 hr. ph into appropriate database., • Checks equipment function for use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures., • Cleans, disinfects and/or sterilizes equipment and accessories according to Infection Control guidelines., • Documents all processing activities into appropriate logs., • Maintains processing machines with scheduled filter changes., • Troubleshoots equipment and scope problems., • Prepares and arranges for repairs with manufacturer and/or Hospital Clinical Engineering Department., • Performs clinical procedures such as specimen collection, EKG, application of post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity., • Prepares specimens by carefully labeling and entering proper information in log book., • Assists 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., • Applies heat and cold applications when necessary., • Maintains 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 removal, when necessary., • Assists in transport of patients when needed., • Maintains travel carts with appropriate supplies and assures equipment is in working order., • Maintains "isolation status" for patients under direction of an RN and according to set procedures., • Performs and documents critical alarm checks on medication and nutrition refrigerators, call bells, eyewash station., • Tests designated procedure rooms for negative pressure., • Performs daily inventory of stock and no stock supplies and places orders through appropriate systems per PAR levels., • Removes outdated supplies., • Obtains and assembles supplies., • Maintains supply of nutrition., • Generates reports as needed., • Performs other related duties as required., • Greets visitors and answers telephones promptly and courteously., • Escorts visitors to appropriate area, when necessary., • Provides information as appropriate., • Strips units/cubicles., • Performs discharge bedmaking.Job Requirements, • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices of endoscopic clinical required in the past two recent years (modifiable per department hiring manager)., • HS/GED required., • College courses in sciences preferred.Schedule Information, • Contract length is 13 weeks.