Endoscopy Center Nursing Assistant

Description Definition of Position: Responsible for rendering professional care to patients in Endoscopy Center under the direct supervision of an Endoscopy Center nurse. Builds positive relationships based on respect for others and demonstrates a helpful attitude. Maintains effective communication with both internal and external customers. Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management. Seeks educational opportunities for own professional growth and development. Attends staff meetings and in-service opportunities as appropriate. This position is Monday-Friday, 10 hour shifts between the hours of 6:30AM-5:30PM with a rotating day off each week. Enjoy a diverse workweek with rotation through multiple areas in the ambulatory surgery center. No nights, weekends and holidays! 8 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving! Direct Supervisor: Endoscopy Nurse Supervisor or designee Responsibilities Nursing assistants work in several roles of the Endoscopy Center: Prep Assistant, Turn-Around Assistant, Recovery Room HUCNA and Scope Reprocessing Technician. Prep Assistant Patient escort from waiting room to prep areaObtaining vital signsAssist with transport of patient to procedure area cartCLIA waived testingRoom turnover – cleaning and stockingAny other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Turn-Around Assistant Assist with transportation of patient in and out of procedure roomInitiate EKG and vital sign monitoring equipment set up in procedure area and recoveryAssist physician with dilationAnswer call light in procedure area and assist with trouble shooting equipmentVerify pathology specimen log in and pack for shippingRoom turnover – cleaning and stockingAny other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Recovery Room HUCNA Responsible for processing physicians ordersGenerate discharge paperworkAssist with patient care including but not limited to obtaining vital signs, repositioning, toileting, and discharge transportation.Removal of IV catheter as instructed by RNRoom turnover – cleaning, stocking and ordering as necessaryAny other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Scope Reprocessing Technician Setup Placement and connection of appropriate scope into procedural roomEnsure proper functioning of equipmentRemoval and storage of scope after disinfectionCleaning, stocking and ordering of supplies as necessaryAny other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Washer Initial cleaning of scope at bedsideRoom turnoverLeak testing of scopeManual cleaning of scope and accessory equipment at sinkConnection of scope to Automatic Endoscopy Reprocessor (AER)Testing and documentation of concentration of OPA prior to each AER cycleAny other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice Requirements Qualifications: High school graduate with one or more years of related work experience in GI endoscopy is preferred.Able to read, write and communicateMaintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certificationAble to maintain and comply with patient confidentialityCertified CNA through State of Illinois Working Conditions Exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/or personal protective equipment.Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals)Position requires full range of motion, frequent standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.Must be able to help lift, turn, roll, push, and pull equipment/patients for proper positioning during procedures and transportation from one area to the other as necessary.Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.Requires visual and hearing acuity.