Endoscopy Associate (CER/CFER required) - GI Unit - Mount Sinai Morningside - Full Time - Evenings - 10am - 6pm

Job description

The Endoscopy Associate performs various direct care activities for the patient under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. The Endoscopy Associate also works under the direct supervision of an attending physician, and follows the guidelines and policies of the Department of Nursing. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Practice: 1.Performs and records patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations. 2.Documents intake and output and other data as assigned 3.Reports any changes in the patients condition or abnormal values to the registered nurse as indicated 4.Sets up equipment for, and assists physician and RN with, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including, but not limited to, Upper Endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, manometry, spyglass, 24 hr ph, Bravo. Downloads patient information from Bravo and 24 hr. ph into appropriate database 5.Checks equipment function for use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 6.Cleans, disinfects and/or sterilizes equipment and accessories according to Infection Control guidelines. Documents all processing activities in...