Job Description:
· Photographs patients prior to visit/consultation in the Plastic Surgical Clinic with proper patient consent and uploads photographs to EPIC.
· Prepares procedure rooms for surgical procedures according to hospital standards, including cleaning, stocking, room and instrument set up; during procedures assists the physician by handing instruments, changing dressings and monitoring and troubleshooting any equipment operational issues. Types of in-office procedures performed by surgeons include core needle biopsy, incisions/excisions and drainage. Updates Epic with information related to procedure.
· Provides emotional support to patients and families in preparation for and during procedures.
· Processes all collected specimens by applying appropriate labels and documenting specimens in Epic.