To assist physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of patient care while supporting operational functions in the Medical Procedures Center.
- Assists with patient admissions and discharge procedures. Obtains vital signs and records as indicated.
- Assists with patients in preparing for procedures as needed.
- Transfers patients to procedure rooms
- Properly positions patients and attaches monitoring equipment.
- Assists with procedures, taking and documenting vital signs and time tracking.
- Assists with positioning and suctioning patients, splinting, and supporting the positions of the endoscopes.
- Assists with biopsies during procedures.
- Assists with the transfer of patients to the recovery area.
- Assists patients in preparing for discharge from Medical Procedures Center
- Assists physicians and RNs with therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic and related procedures.
- Performs specific diagnostic tests or procedures which may include venipuncture, standard medical laboratory tests according to policy and after completion of training and/or certification.
- Acts as an advocate for the patient in their interactions with health care services
- Assists health care providers when requested.
Education
- Assists with the orientation of new staff to the Medical Procedures Center
Responsibility for Support Services
- Prepares procedure rooms with endoscopes and related equipment needed for procedures.
- Assesses proper functioning of equipment by following manufacturer guidelines for testing prior to procedures.
- Prepares specimen labels as necessary.
- Assists with trouble shooting of endoscopic equipment during procedures.
- Cleans and prepares procedure rooms and patient care areas.
- Transfers soiled equipment and supplies to reprocessing area.
- Reprocesses endoscopes and related supplies and equipment according to unit policy.
- Identifies and documents equipment and supply needs.
- Coordinates the flow of patients with all areas and staff.
- Administrative duties applicable to the Medical Procedures Center
Professional Development
- Participates in in-services and staff meetings.
- Attends staff development programs.
- Attends mandatory programs annually.
- Participates in the development of a performance plan.
Communication
- Prepares Medical Procedures Center chart forms as appropriate.
- Receives and processes phone messages as indicated.
- Maintains written records and charts according to unit policy.
- Maintains a positive, objective, assertive approach in communication
- High School Diploma
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
- Excellent communication skills
- Recent experience in an outpatient setting
- Strong interpersonal and organization skills
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
- One-year Medical Assistant experience
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Endoscopy unit experience
- SGNA Gastrointestinal Technical Specialist (GTS)
- Hours/week: 40 hours/week
- Shift: Day and evening shift; Monday - Saturday, variable shifts with variable start times and shift lengths. 10-hour position - 4 10-hour shifts per week
- Flexibility in scheduling is required.
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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