ENDOSCOPY AIDE

1 month ago

Newtonville MA USA, United States Partners Healthcare System Full time
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Endoscopy Aide works as an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for maintaining a safe environment in which quality patient care is delivered. He/she works under the direct supervision of the registered professional nurse and the Charge Nurse. The Endoscopy Aide is responsible for the transportation of patients to and from the Endoscopy Unit and other locations. As needed and directed, he/she assists the nursing staff in the rooms with patient care which includes positioning and transfer of anesthetized patients as well as supporting limbs during a surgical skin prep. The Endo Aide is responsible for maintaining inventory levels of specified stock items in the Endo Unit, and the preparation of stretchers and oxygen tanks to see that both are ready and available when needed for patient transport.

Prioritization of patient care tasks at hand and communication with healthcare team members are important factors in performing the duties of this role.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for identification and transportation of patients to and from the Endo and to other locations within the hospital.

* Understands the importance and practice of Isolation/Precautions in patient care.
* Maintains inventory level of specified stock items within the Endo Unit according to established guidelines.
* Checks the status of stretchers to assure they are ready and available when needed for patient transport. Cleans according to established policy and procedure.
* Checks the status of oxygen tanks on stretchers to assure O2 is always available for patient transport.
* Runs errands as needed and directed by a registered professional nurse and/or charge nurse, understanding the importance of efficiency in performing tasks.
* Determines specific waste type, i.e. hazardous vs. regular, for proper disposal of trash.
* Maintains order and cleanliness in the soiled room where linen, trash, and infectious waste are stored prior to disposal via Endo/Environmental Services.
* Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care concerns to appropriate personnel.

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* Assists in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
* Maintains confidentiality of information related to individual patients and patient care units.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

A. Job Knowledge and Skills: Neat and clean in appearance. Good physical dexterity. Able to communicate effectively, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills are important. Willingness to initiate communication/conversation with patients and families. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

B. Education: High school diploma or equivalent education.

C. Experience: Satisfactory references.

D. Licences, Certifications, and/or Registrations (if applicable): CPR training required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: NA

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES: NA

WORKING CONDITIONS: The Endo Aide works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt, dust, odors, cramped quarters, etc.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Duties may involve general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.; or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste, or other unpleasant elements.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please check as applicable

Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity

Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity

Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity

Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity

NA - not applicable

GENERAL TASKS

Basic activity being performed

C

F

O

R

N/A

Comments

Walking

X

65%

Standing

X

20%

Sitting with back support

X

5%

Sitting without back support

X

5%

Reaching

X

5%

Overhead

X

Forward

X

Lateral

X

Low

X

Stooping

X

2%

Bending at waist

X

Crouching

X

1%

Bending at knees

X

Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Twisting

X

1%

Balance

X

1%

Other __________________

Physical Standards for Job Description - Continued

Basic activity being performed

C

F

O

R

N/A

Comments

Pushing Tasks by weight

5 lbs

X

Moving patient on stretchers, carts, equipment, etc.

5-15 lbs

X

15-40 lbs

X

40-75 lbs

X

75-100 lbs

X

Pulling Tasks by weight

5 lbs

X

As Above

5-15 lbs

X

15-40 lbs

X

40-75 lbs

X

75-100 lbs

X

Lifting

Sensory Requirements

Visual Activity

X

Close paperwork

X

Monitor - CRT

X

Color vision required

X

Visual monotony

X

Auditory Activity

Conversation

X

Monitoring Equipment

X

Telephone

X

Transcription

X

Background noise

X

Sensory Discrimination

Hot/Cold, Sharp/Dull

X

Additional Comments: Must use assistive devices provided for safe performance of tasks (i.e. stools, carts, pt rollers/slide boards, etc.), and must use good body mechanics at all times.

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