Endoscopy Technician / SEIU - E - Full Time - Rotational - Allegheny General Hospital

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Acts under the direction of the Endoscopist and/or Registered Nurse during endoscopic procedures. May assist the RN in technical aspects of circulating duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the maintenance of Procedure room supplies and endoscopic equipment. Assures the integrity/condition and availability of adequate equipment.(40%)
• Functions as an integral member of the team throughout the performance of GI-endoscopic procedures. (30%)
• Disassembles and reprocesses instrumentation on a post-procedure basis as per current departmental policy. Maintains documentation as per policy. (20%)
• Maintains effective two-way communications with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.(5%)
• May assist with special procedures under the direction of the RN and MD (e.g., Yag lasers, wound care, line insertions, etc). (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High school diploma / GED or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Associate's degree in health-related field.
• Prior GI-endoscopy experience.

 

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