TSSC Clinical Assistant - Summer Temp

Medical Associates Tri-State Surgery Center is hiring a summer temp Clinical Assistant to join our team!

Primary schedule: Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm, working 40 hours per week. 

• Assist the RN in preparing the patient for surgery and in post-operative care following surgery by collecting pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, and treatments. Assist the RN intraoperatively with any needs. This person is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining the endoscopes and other related equipment used in gastrointestinal procedures. This person reports all pertinent findings to the RN and/or physician to ensure patient needs are met. May also assist in general office duties as needed.
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  Collaborate and participate as part of the healthcare team according to standards of care and continuous quality improvement.
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  Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and assist in providing cleaning duties in pre/post-op and operating room/scope rooms.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: ADLs, vitals, and assist with integrity of medical record. Thoroughly clean and disinfect GI scopes and accessories (e.g., biopsy forceps, suction devices) after each procedure, following TSSC protocols and infection control guidelines. Use specialized cleaning solutions, brushes, and automated machines to remove debris, blood, mucus, and other bodily fluids. Ensure scopes are free of contaminants and prepared for reuse in the next procedure. 
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  Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to assisting with inventory and entering of supplies used.
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  Maintain a surgical environment that is safe, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning of surgical suites according to guidelines. Report any safety concerns found.
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  Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care while complying with all state, federal and accreditation regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow.
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  Complete all other assigned projects and duties