Gastroenterology technician vs certification specialist

Differences between gastroenterology technician and certification specialist duties and responsibilities

Gastroenterology technician example responsibilities.

• Manage set-up of endoscopic equipment and cleanliness of procedure room.
• Aid in complex medical procedures, such as ERCP, EUS with FNA.
• Experience in colonoscopy, EGD.
• Assist with routine Gastroenterology, Colonoscopy, and EGD.
• Operate x ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Communicate with patients effectively and compassionately.
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Certification specialist example responsibilities.

• Support ISO audits for process documentation and software/ literature distribution, managing follow-up corrective action plans as needed.
• Pre-Certify and scheduling of MRI's and bone scans.
• Order supplies, apply cast, splints and other orthopedic equipment.
• Prepare, apply, remove and adjusts casts and splints as advised by physician.
• Review medical records to determine ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes according to establish guidelines and submit claims for processing.
• Assign ICD-9 codes for various clinic types such as physical, occupational and speech therapies, diagnostics and labs.
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