Endoscopy Technician jobs in Anderson, IN

Job Summary

Registered nurse in endoscopy setting provides continuity of individual patient care, safety, and education by direct assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of the nursing plan of care for the patient undergoing endoscopic procedures. Carry out responsibilities within the framework of the established standards of patient care in nursing practice. 

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and ongoing physical, psychological, social, safety, educational, and discharge needs of each patient. Analyze assessment data and identify specific patient physical, psychological, social, educational, safety, and discharge planning problems/needs which will be addressed in the patient's plan of care. 
• Identify, ensure, and document compliance to regulatory agency mandates to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Oversee completion of timely and accurate documentation on each patient. Handle confidential patient information and organizational information appropriately. 
• Utilize the nurse’s patient assessment skills pre intra and post-procedure, during both the pulmonary and gastrointestinal procedures.  
• Provide direct patient care and respond to patients needs both timely and effectively. Collaborate with other disciplines of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, and appropriate quality patient care. 
• Assuring continuity of care during the pre-procedural, intra procedural, and post-procedural period of the patient GI and pulmonary experience. Collaborate with other disciplines of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate quality patient care. Cross train to Peri-anesthesia. 
• Response appropriately to emergency situations and disasters, both internal and external. 
• Provide nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and be a role model and ensure that Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, Standards of Competency, Nurse Practice Act, and Nursing Policy and Procedures are followed by all members of the healthcare team. 
• Function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing as required. 
• Assist with the financial management of the designated area(s) by monitoring supply usage and waste. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Educattion Requirements

• Minimum: Med Surg, Critical Care Experience
• Preferred: Endoscopy Experience, Moderate Sedation Administration Experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing

License/Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the position
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)