Physician Assistant - Medical jobs in Illinois

• Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
• Cleans and disinfects flexible endoscopes and accessories according to center’s policies and procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines and verifies that all essential equipment is functioning properly each day if assigned to instrument room.
• Maintains AERs and autoclaves per center policies and manufacturer’s guidelines and documents in the appropriate records. Monitors cleaning solution after each use for efficacy and records results appropriately when assigned to the instrument room.
• Assists in all rescue and or resuscitative efforts as deemed necessary by attending physician, anesthesia provider and/or Center Manager.
• Aids in explaining the procedure to patients and assists in psychologically preparing patients for procedures, communicating effectively with patients, families, visitors and healthcare professionals.
• Assist with Endoscopy procedures as directed by physician and RN and within MA scope of practice, including patient positioning and obtaining biopsy/polypectomy specimens.
• Handles any specimens obtained during procedure, properly labeling, packaging and preparing for shipment.
• Accesses patient health information in the clinical EHR and accurately enters it into the Center’s EHR
• Assist patients in all areas of care and mobility.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Administers oral meds as prescribed by the physician (specific to state guidelines).

About the Candidate

• High school education or equivalent, Medical Assistant.
• Minimum of 1 year prior experience as a Medical Assistant preferred;
• Current CMA certification strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a customer service or clinical setting.
• Must be competent in the use of basic office equipment including computer, printer, telephone and fax.
• Current certification in BLS.