GI Tech Specialist - Digestive Health Center (1.0 Days)

Job description

Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by facilitating the provisions of patient care by performing patient care tasks and support functions as delegated under the supervision of the licensed nurse. The GI Technical Specialist fulfills an expanded role by performing additional department specific procedures and responsibilities. Job Description: Job Duties: Ensures that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome. Demonstrates intervention and evaluation of clinical skills with patients. Observes and communicates to the licensed nurse any changes in patient condition and pertinent information regarding needs of the patient and/or significant others. Responds according to scope of practice to emergencies and life threatening situations. Practices cost containment efforts on a shift to shift basis by efficient use of time and resour...