Key responsibilities

• Conduct pre-procedure nursing assessments including reviewing medical histories, confirming procedure eligibility, and documenting allergies or contraindications.
• Obtain informed consent and provide patients with a detailed explanation of the endoscopic procedure.
• Set up endoscopy suites and ensure all equipment is functional and sterile prior to procedures.
• Assist gastroenterologists and other specialists during procedures such as gastroscopies, colonoscopies, bronchoscopies, and biopsies.
• Monitor and document patients' vital signs and level of consciousness before, during, and after sedation.
• Administer medications within the scope of nursing practice, including sedatives and analgesics, under physician direction.
• Manage recovery room activities, monitoring patient progress, addressing side effects of sedation, and ensuring safe discharge.
• Educate patients and caregivers on post-procedural care, medication guidelines, diet restrictions, and follow-up appointments.
• Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation, including nursing notes, procedural checklists, and discharge summaries.
• Disinfect, reprocess, and store endoscopic instruments following hospital infection control and sterilization policies.
• Adhere to hospital protocols, Joint Commission International (JCI) standards, and local health authority guidelines.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, incident reporting, and participate in nursing audits and drills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including anesthetists, surgeons, and infection control officers.
• Remain current with new technologies, clinical practices, and certifications related to endoscopy nursing.