Tech - Gastroenterology Clinic

Functions of Position:

 Promotes good public relations for the Physician Services.

 Respects the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and physician related information.

 Provides for patient privacy at all times.

 Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights as ordered.

 Reports abnormal intake/output/vital signs/elimination or any change in patient condition to team leader/charge nurse.

 Assists in rooming patients. Collects and documents patient data correctly.

 Assists with diagnostic tests, special procedures and specimen collection as required.

 Communicates and collaborates with health care team member to provide quality patient care.

 Competently performs core and unit specific clinical skills (i.e., EKGs and Phlebotomy).

 Knowledgeable of proper and safe use of patient care equipment.

 Utilizes basic problem solving skills to prevent/resolve issues.

 Explains procedures and treatments to patient prior to initiation and participates in instruction as necessary.

 Records all care provided in a clean and accurate manner.

 Knows the proper collection tubes for all tests routinely ordered.

 Identifies all patients as to their name, date of birth and the patient’s social security number and labels specimens accurately.

 Maintains department in a clean, safe, neat, and orderly condition.

 Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety procedures.

 Participates in quality improvement program.

 Assumes responsibility for professional development on the job.

 Assists in answering patient phone calls and documents appropriately.

 Assists in patient care as directed.

 Demonstrates ability to process clinical data and communicate to the Medical Staff in order to make sound clinical decisions.

Qualifications:

 Previous medical assisting/CNA work preferred.