Lead Endoscopy Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Endoscopic Technician’s primary functions include the present GI Technician job description (involving preparation and care of endoscopic equipment, supply acquisition, and direct patient care within the scope of practice) as well as a leadership role in the clinical environment.  Starting at $32/hr., commensurate with experience.   

QUALIFICATIONS:
•High school Diploma or equivalent
•BLS certification
•Computer knowledge
•Two (2) years experience as a GI Technician (required)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provides input for recruiting, hiring, training, and disciplining GI Technicians
•Orientation and training of staff to include but not limited to:
• Function and testing of scope reprocessor and steam sterilizer
• Processing and maintenance of scopes to include pre-cleaning, cleaning and disinfection
• Handling of specimens
• Procedure room and processing room set up and take down
• Handling of biopsy forceps, snares, clips and dilatation devices
•Maintenance of logs in scope processing room, temperature and humidity logs and eye wash station
•Assists with planning assignments for personnel and delegates specific duties and tasks
•Responsible for completion of annual technical staff competencies
•Provides input for annual performance appraisals
•Ensures compliance that staff adheres to protective required wear (PPE) when assisting and performing decontamination and any other time when exposure to blood borne pathogens or chemicals present a hazard
•Provides an inservice per year of related GI procedures
•Function as a resource person to other GI Technicians and nurses
•Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
•Regular and predictable attendance
•Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
•Attends all required education

Materials Management
•Communicates the need for and orders all clinical materials needed for the Center
•Maintains inventory based on Par levels for the Center
•Maintains vendor purchase files / packing slips
•Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best possible price and service
•Assists with receiving orders to ensure proper supplies arrived, and price and quantities are correct
•Coordinate annual inventory activities
•Manages all scope repairs – assuring they are sent out within 24 hours

Infection Control
• Wears appropriate attire according to facility policy / monitors other staff members to assure that the entire staff is educated in infection control policies and properly trained and adheres to utilization of Protective Equipment
• Practices recognized principles of cleanliness and sanitation
• Assists the Infection Control Nurse and Center Director in monitoring and reporting quality initiatives for practice improvement

Safety Precautions
• Provides for patient safety in the waiting and clinical areas
• Provides for the safety of oneself and other members of the team
a. Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety
b. Demonstrates knowledge of the facility disaster plan

Administrative Functions
•Practices unfamiliar skills
•Uses proper resource personnel
•Demonstrates cost-effectiveness by using supplies appropriately and replacing used supplies in a timely manner
•Enters appropriate documentation in the medical record or center logs
•Provides patient care appropriate to age specific need
•Reviews policies and procedures specific to equipment utilization based on manufacturer’s recommendations/maintains ongoing review
•Reviews the practice of staff members based on the above
•Actively participates with clinical staff education (including documentation) to enhance safe clinical practice

Provides Equipment and Supplies Based on Patient Needs
•Anticipates the need for clinical equipment and supplies
•Operates equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
•Removes malfunctioning equipment from use and communicated to Center Leader
•Uses supplies judiciously and in a cost-effective manner
•Communicates/documents provision of equipment and supplies
•Assures procedure rooms are stocked adequately
•Provides input to Center Leader capital budget items

Monitors and Controls Environment
•Regulates temperature as indicated
•Monitors sensory environment
•Maintains traffic patterns in both the procedure rooms and scope reprocessing room
•Adheres to sanitation policies and procedures properly disposing of contaminated waste following Universal Precautions and OSHA regulations
•Communicates/documents environmental controls

Respects the Patient's Rights
•Demonstrates awareness of the individual rights of the patient
•Provides for privacy through maintaining confidentiality
•Communicates/documents provi