- Location
- New London, NH, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Assists physicians during endoscopy procedures, handling specimens collected
Responsibilities
Assists physicians with various procedures, including, but not limited to, colonoscopies, upper gastrointestinal endoscopies (EGDs),esophageal dilations.
Prepares procedure room for case, maintaining clean examination areas by setting up rooms.
Responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures, ensuring proper patient grounding and proper function of electrocautery equipment.
Assist providers/clinical team within scope of licensure during emergent situation up to and including cardiac arrest.
Troubleshoots equipment malfunction, calls for yearly equipment checks, and calls equipment vendors for assistance.
Handles the maintenance of all endoscopes. Checks all scopes that will be used for color and clarity, that air and water channels are open, that the control knobs are not too tight or loose, and also completes visual inspection of insertion tube for buckling or bite marks.
Responsible for maintaining inventory par levels, restocking endoscopy related supplies in procedure rooms and monitoring expiration dates.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
High school graduate with previous health care experience preferred.
Must possess the ability to anticipate, prioritize, and coordinate work.
Must function independently, as well as a member of a team in a high stress environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills required.