Endoscopy Tech 1 - Gastroenterology Department, FT, (Various Hours)

Department:

36802 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Gastrointestinal Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

GI lab is open 7am - 6pm M-F; Sat 7am - 3:30pm, Closed on Sunday and major holidays. Being on call is a requirement overnight and on days closed. 8 hour shifts.

Major Responsibilities:

• Patient continuum of care is supported and safe patient care provided
  •     1)Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit.
  •     2)Assist with positioning of patients and basic patient care during procedures, such such as manipulating the outer abdominal wall of a patient to facilitate the advancement of the endoscope through the intestines.
  •     3)The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures ensuring proper patient grounding and proper functioning of the electrocautery equipment.
  •     4)Lab specimens are handled in a proper efficient manner. Assist in collection, labeling and transportation of specimens to and from the Lab.
  •     5)Assist with procedures under the guidance of the registered nurse.
  •     6)Sets up rooms and equipment in preparation for the patient and facilitate turn around time in the procedure room.
  •     7)Communicates pertinent information to the RN/Charge Nurse/Manager/Physician.
  •     8)Assist in pre and post-procedure care of the patient under the guidance of a registered nurse. Duties may include, but are limited to taking vital signs, transporting patients, assisting patients to dress and undress for procedures, removing IVs.
  •     9)Initiate or collaborate with team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of all equipment used and reporting of safety events.
• Endoscopes will be cleaned and decontaminated according to SGNA standards to provide a safe environment for patient care. Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation or equipment delivered to the department is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross-contamination or damage. Competency is demonstrated through observation and annual competency.
  •     1)Wears protective attire when performing decontamination.
  •     2)Follows standards of asepsis.
  •     3)Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete following SGNA guidelines.
  •     4)Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and work flow throughout the shift.
  •     5)Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
  •     6)Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge in a timely manner.
  •     7)Handles infectious waste according to hospital policy.
• High level disinfection is performed in a safe and effective manner.
  •     4)Reports malfunction to charge person and Biomedical Engineering immediately.
  •     5)Performs chemical and biological monitoring per department protocol.
  •     6)May precept new employees and assist with the yearly competency testing of associates on the unit.
  •     1)Uses appropriate testing for purpose of monitoring the function of the high level disinfection equipment on every cycle and documents the results.
  •     2)Observes and assesses the operation of each unit for every cycle by interpreting the recorder data provided.
  •     3)Places each item in the processor with appropriate setup to ensure high level disinfection.
• Equipment testing will be validated and recorded. Appropriate follow up on repairs will be demonstrated.
  •     1)Ensures that all the components of the equipment are present, assembled and ready for use each time the equipment is used or at end of shift per item protocol.
  •     2)Tests equipment for correct function following established procedures.
  •     3)Equipment and scopes will be sent for repair after consultation