Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, provides functional guidance to assigned staff; incubates patients; analyzes collected specimens; and assists GI/Pulm physicians with endoscopic and bronchoscopic procedures.
Essential Responsibilities: Obtain patient specimens. Perform venipuncture and skin punctures to obtain blood samples. Perform samples and specimens for lab analysis. Perform routine diagnostic tests. Anesthetize patients with topical or aerosol medication. Assist physicians and medical staff with procedures, diagnostic examinations, and treatments. Assist physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies. Assist with protocological procedures (e.g., sigmoid exams). Select and pass instruments. Record and chart patient data. Interview patients and collect patient data. Consult with physicians concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities. Report negative/positive specimens to physician. Explain test procedures and purpose. Analyze collected specimens for volume, acidity, or other standard measures. Assist in obtaining tissue specimens. Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures. Assist provider in patient examinations and procedures. Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition. Follow standard infection control procedures. Lift patients. Modify treatment techniques, which do not require change in physician orders. Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures. Observe, monitor, and evaluate patient condition during and after procedures. Prepare samples and specimens for lab analysis. Prepare and position patients for diagnostic tests and medical procedures. Respond to emergencies (i.e., Code Blue) and stat requests. Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas. Take record and monitor patient vital signs. Transport patients to/from procedure area. Assist physician with fluoroscopic examinations. Assist physician in gastroenterology/procedures (for example, endoscopies/bronchoscopies). Assist physician with holding scope during GI procedures. Monitor I.V. solutions. Other procedures may include sclerotherapy, suctioning, X-ray - fluoroscopic, photographic, dilatation - balloon, bougies, blood specimen processing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, culture preparation, cytology, Gastrointestinal/Gall Bladder Examination, microscopic, minor surgical, ovum and parasite examination, and polypectomy. Prepare solutions and surgical tissue specimens. Centrifuge or filter and separate specimens. Dilute specimens. Prepare control slides, clean procedure rooms and work area. Pick up and deliver other specimens to and from the laboratory. Assemble and disassemble equipment and instruments. Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations. Adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures. Check emergency equipment. Prepare procedures and exam rooms. Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies. Set up instruments and surgical trays. Maintain sterilized supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. Decontaminate equipment. Remove and inventory equipment and supplies after surgical procedures. Soak instruments. Notify coordinator/charge for repair of equipment. Equipment may include Computer, washing and cleaning supplies, closed circuit TV - GI video, heat probe, colonoscope, photographic and related equipment. Inspect equipment and instruments for damage. Maintain equipment in good working order. Perform minor adjustments and/or repairs on equipment. Replace expendable parts on equipment. Test equipment. Notify coordinator/charge for equipment and supplies. Dispose of used syringes and contaminated materials. Inventory equipment and supplies. Replenish supplies and equipment. Orient and train new or less experienced personnel. Attend conferences, meetings, and in-service training programs. Serve as a resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem-solving. Answer telephones and take messages. Conduct in-service training. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Uphold Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibility, and applicable state, federal, and local laws. Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; show courtesy, compassion, and respect; conform to the critical service standards established for the department and the medical group. Promote, ensure, and improve customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills consistent with the organization's philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Perform other related duties as required. Age-related competencies. Skills assessments and validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors associated with a particular patient population. Basic Qualifications: Experience Six (6) months recent (within the past three (3) years) experience in a GI/Pulmonary setting required.Knowledge of GI procedures and equipment.Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Education If unable to fill with experienced GI LVN, will consider a trainee with a minimum of one (1) year recent LVN experience in an acute/ambulatory care setting. License, Certification, Registration Vocational Nurse License (California)Basic Life SupportI.V. Certification Preferred Qualifications: GI experience preferred. Notes: Requires traveling.Will cover Murrieta MOB II and Riverside.
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