Job Details

To assist physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of patient care while supporting operational functions in the Medical Procedures Center.

Patient Care

• 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 RN’s  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 with 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 with staff patients and visitors

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• One year Medical Assistant experience
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Endoscopy unit experience
• SGNA Gastrointestinal Technical Specialist (GTS)