Responsibilities:

• Collects patient data, identifies, and reports significant findings to nurses.
• Perform technical procedures safely and proficiently.
• Take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
• Document accurately and appropriately.
• Assist in admission/transfer/discharge.
• In collaboration/consultation with nurse, adapt care to reflect age-specific and developmental considerations.
• In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, incorporate cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.
• Support and meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enhance patient care skills.
• Seek assistance and supervision when performing unfamiliar tasks.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Comply with personnel policies i.e., Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, etc.
• Communicate per Customer expectations.
• Recognize and communicate ethical and legal concerns through established channels of communication.
• Identify realistic and measurable annual goals for ongoing skill development.
• Use appropriate communication structure.
• Acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills with patients, families, co- workers, physicians, and other customers.
• Adapt to changing needs of unit, re: patient census, workload, and crisis situations.
• Function as preceptor in the training and evaluation of practice partners (if selected by Manager).
• Flexible with scheduling to help meet departmental/patient needs.
• Assist in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them.
• Participate in unit-based programs to monitor and continuously improve the quality of patient care.
• Utilize evidence-based practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 years GI clinical experience required.
• ERCP Tech experience preferred.
• CNA – Certified Nurse Aide OR Medical Assistant OR Emergency Medical Technician upon hire preferred.
• (BCLS)Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.