GENERAL SUMMARY:

　　Under direct supervision of the provider, nursing leadership and /or a Registered Nurse

　　(RN) performs a variety of nursing care functions within all aspects of Endoscopy. Will implement appropriate actions as assigned to provide support and comfort to the patient’s needs, observes the patient and communicates pertinent data to the RN . Performs technical patient care services under supervision of nursing leadership and a RN or the Charge RN.

　　PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Assists physicians and RN with endoscopic procedures

　　Assists with pre/ intra / post endoscopic care of the patient including monitoring vital signs as necessary and as directed by the RN.

　　Makes beds, cleans rooms, and serves as a runner for equipment during procedures and for transport of patients as necessary.

　　Properly positions patient pre and intra procedure.

　　Selects correct endoscope and performs quality control check pre-procedure to include air, water and white balancing.

　　Enters patient and procedure information into endoscopy report writing software pre-procedure and intra procedure as necessary.

　　Handles and manages procedure accessory equipment to include, but not limited to endoscopic forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, retrieval nets/ graspers, heater probes and specimen collection containers.

　　Supports airway via head positioning and performs oropharyngeal suctioning. Provides abdominal pressure as guided by provider.

　　Collects specimen and labels specimens with accuracy.

　　Performs immediate post procedure endoscope pre-cleaning.

　　Knows how to set up for, assemble / disassemble accessories for numerous technical procedures.

　　Troubleshoots problems with endoscopes and necessary support equipment including suction, CO2 pumps and water pumps. Assembles and disassembles endoscopic instruments, accessories and related equipment.

　　Cleans and processes equipment after procedures, including testing for leaks and other troubleshooting.

　　Performs high level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories.

　　Assists with other duties or projects as assigned.

　　EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

　　High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

　　Graduation from an Accredited (CAAHEP/ABHES) Medical Assistant Program, Surgical Technician, Emergency Medical Tech training, preferred.

　　Familiarity with endoscopy equipment or scope/instrument reprocessing, preferred.

　　Minimal two years health care exposure in a similar clinic setting, preferred.

　　Additional Information

　　Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

　　Additional Details

　　This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

　　Overview

　　Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.Benefits

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