Job Description
- Preparation of the patient
- Ensure consent forms have correct patient information and have been signed by the concerned authority accordingly
- Assisting with the procedure 4. Assure sound aseptic measures are followed
- Handling specimens
- Maintenance of the bronchoscopy equipment, and recordkeeping.
- Setting-up, handling, cleaning, and care of bronchoscopy equipment and related supplies
- Specimen retrieval and preparation for commonly ordered laboratory studies on bronchoscopy specimens
- Ensure the following activities are being done accordingly
- Implementation and following of patient safety measures
- Cleanliness of all medical equipment
- Arrangement of instruments for procedure
- Verification of availability of all equipment, instruments and consumable items before and after procedure, informing the pulmonology department accordingly
- Co-ordination with House Keeping to ensure the cleanliness of the Bronchoscopy Suite is maintained
- Maintenance of Effective communication channel between Physician and Patient.
- Perform all assigned task by the Head of department.
- Bronchoscopy assistants should hold one of the following credentials:
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT).
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT).
- Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Physician (MD or DO), or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).