Endoscopy Associate - Endoscopy - Mount Sinai Hospital - 11AM-7:30PM- PER DIEM

The Per Diem 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 incumbent also works under the direct supervision of an attending physician, and follows the guidelines and policies of the Department of Nursing

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 patient’s 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 into appropriate logs.         

7.Maintains
processing machines with scheduled filter changes   

8.Troubleshoots
equipment and scope problems. Prepares and arranges for repairs with
manufacturer and/or Hospital Clinical Engineering Department.        

9.Performs
clinical procedures such as specimen collection, EKG, application of
post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity      

10.Prepares specimens by
carefully labeling and entering proper information in log book.           

11.Assists patient with
activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing and/or toileting. Orients
patients to clinical environment. Assists patient with ambulation and all
levels of mobilization    

12.Applies heat and cold
applications when necessary.       

13.Maintains a safe, clean and
functional environment, including ensuring for the comfortable movement of the
patient. Assists the patient in room maintenance, such as bed-stripping and
trash removed, when necessary. 

14.Assist in transport of
patients when needed        

15.Maintains travel carts with
appropriate supplies and assures equipment is in working order.   

16.Maintains "isolation
status" for patients under direction of an RN and according to set
procedures.    

17.Performs and documents
critical alarm checks on medication and nutrition refrigerators, call bells,
eyewash station.   

18.Tests designated procedure
rooms for negative pressure.           

19.Performs daily inventory of
stock and no stock supplies and places orders through appropriate systems per
PAR levels. Removes outdated supplies 

• In Healthcare setting preferred.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices of endoscopic clinical procedures preferred.
• HS/GED required 

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 780 - Endoscopy - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital