Endoscopy CNA

General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the physician, registered nurse and in collaboration with other team members, the CNA provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the nurse practice act, professional standards of care, state of Idaho regulations, AAAHC accreditation standards and Idaho Gastroenterology’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

1.     Collect and record patient data when assisting with the admission, recovery, and discharge of patients within endoscopy center, excluding physical assessment and IV start

2.     Relay information from the patient to nursing staff

3.     Assist in gathering additional records that would support patient treatment and care

4.     Complete health history intakes by phone with patients prior to date of service

5.     Provide care to patients in recovery at the direction of recovery nurse

6.     Call patients’ day after procedure and document conversation, relaying questions to nursing staff

7.     Answer phones and direct to appropriate staff

8.     Prepare procedure rooms for patient procedures. Disinfect and clean procedure room following each procedure following infection control standards

9.     Assist in keeping endoscopy center clean, tidy and safe for patients, staff, and providers by following established standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations

10.  Keep prep, procedure room and recovery bays stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, assist with proper sterilization of instruments, and properly disposes of contaminated supplies

11.  Participate in inventory management. Reports low supply inventory to charge nurse or scope tech.

12.  Assist with the maintenance of all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, expired medications, etc)

13.  Maintain professionalism: Approach others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintain composure and react well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments

14.  Has the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; Manages competing

demands; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

15.  Has the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes

feedback; able to build morale among staff

16.  Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses

equipment and materials properly

17.  Utilize Microsoft Outlook email for non-patient correspondence and Epic for patient care correspondence/documentation.

18.  Demonstrate respect of IGA policies for security, privacy and confidentiality while using IGA equipment.  Follow personnel policies contained within the IGA personnel manual

19.  Immediately reports any network, hardware, or software malfunction to the IT Officer or on shift supervisor

20.  Maintain proficiency in scope technician responsibilities

21.  Seek educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development. Participates in training offered on-site, staff meetings, and other meeting as required

22.  Maintain patient’s right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors/family or patient

23.  Maintain flexibility with assignments; able to work at all IGA endoscopy locations when needed

24.  Complete yearly competency modules and training as required

25.  Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

·       Graduate of a Certified Nurse Assistant Program

·       Maintains Basic Life Support certification

·       Physical requirements include ability to lift up to 50 lbs, able to tolerate normal sitting, pulling/pushing, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching, talking and hearing. Must be able to tolerate standing for long periods of time. Must be able to respond to a medical emergency within 2 minutes

Required References:

·       SGNA Role Delineation of Nurse Assistant (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)

·       SGNA Reprocessing of Water Bottles Used During Endoscopy

·       SGNA Reprocessing of Endoscopic Accessories and Valves

·       SGNA Guidelines for Use of High Level Disinfectants & Sterilants for Reprocessing Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes

·       Standards of Infection Control in Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes

·       IGA Policy and Procedure Manual & Infection Control Manual

·       OHSA

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Employee will follow any other instruction and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised, updated, or adjusted at the discretion of Idaho Gastroenterology Associates.