Job Summary:

Supports Physician and nursing staff to provide individualized and specialized care to patients in the endoscopy and spinal injection area.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Does not oversee other staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure 
• Assists physician during endoscopy and spinal injection procedures
• Handles patient specimens per policy
• Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/pathology slips
• Reports observed changes in patient condition to nurse or physician
• Restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of day
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure
• Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization of instruments and/or equipment
• Terminal cleaning as assigned
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
• Orients and trains new staff
• Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct
• Complies with center policies and procedures 
• Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant
• Provides a safe environment for the patient
• Communicates safety concerns appropriately following Chain of Command
• Documents patient care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner
• Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
• Practices aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite
• Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)
• Observes universal precautions
• Adheres to safety policies and practices good body mechanics and ergonomics
• Follows radiation safety protocols as required for spinal injection procedures

• Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information
• Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, code of conduct, safety and safeguarding confidential information

• Reports incidents in a timely manner
• Promotes patient and employee safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
• Attends in-service programs as requested
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate suggestions and criticism objectively and undertakes responsibility of changing behavior or seeks further guidance as needed
• Performs other related duties as directed

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to implement principles of aseptic and sterile technique
• Knowledge of endoscopy and spinal injection equipment use and care
• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and basics of care to include anesthesia and potential complications
• Recognition of signs and symptoms of emergency situations and interventions
• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population professionally 
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within Bend Surgery Center and external customers, clients and potential employees
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
• Ability to successfully write business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, physicians, vendors, and the general public.
• Basic Math skills required

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must maintain BLS certification
• Previous endoscopy and/or spinal injection experience preferred