TECH ENDOSCOPY
Location: Albuquerque New Mexico
Description: UNM Hospitals is in need of TECH ENDOSCOPY right now, this vacancy will be placed in New Mexico. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Assist in the nursing care and preparation of G.I. Lab/Endoscopy Center patients. Function as a member of the procedure team in issuing supplies and instruments to Endoscopists. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Accountability:
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Works with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
PREPARATION - Assist in preparing patient and procedure area; prepare and maintain endoscopy video cart, light source, supplies, endoscope, instillation pump and lab containers
SPECIMENS - Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
ADMISSIONS - Assist with patient admission to Admitting and Recovery
PATIENT TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies
DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activity, provider and instrument utilization in electronic medical record or hard copy as appropriate; complete all billing sheets
STOCK - Perform restocking duties as necessary
SPECIAL PROCEDURES - Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience Requirements:
1 year directly related experience
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position
Education Requirements - Preferred:
Surgical Technician program graduate
Medical Assistant Program graduate
Physical Demands Requirements:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Licensure/Certification Requirements - Preferred:
Certified Endoscopy Tech (SGNA)
Professional licensure as appropriate to the clinical objectives of the unit:
Certified Endoscopy Tech (SGNA)
Testing Requirements:
Tuberculin Skin Test required annually
Working Conditions Requirements:
Significant hazard exposure: Constant risk exposure to unusual elements, i.e., toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to UNM Hospitals.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:52:05 GMT