Endoscopy Technician

 

  Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing GI procedures within the Center, in                     accordance with established procedures. Functions cooperatively with physicians and team members exhibiting                     teamwork characteristics. May be responsible for ensuring proper care and use of instruments and equipment.                     May transport patients to and from procedure room. Assists with cleanliness of procedure room area and                     assists with room turnover.                                         QUALIFICATIONS:                   • High school Diploma or equivalent                   • BLS certification                   • One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)                                         ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                   • Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician                   • Assists physician during endoscopy procedure                   • Handles patient specimens per policy                   • Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested                   • Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)                   • After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day                   • Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of                     patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning                     equipment, supplies, and instruments                   • Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments                     and supplies according to policy and procedure                   • Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for                     instruments and/or equipment                   • Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite                     between cases and daily terminal cleaning                   • Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies                   • Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs                   • Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct                   • Complies with center policies and procedures                   • Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant                   • Provides a safe environment for the patient                   • Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command                   • Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job                   • Promotes patient and physician satisfaction                   • Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite                   • Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)                   • Observes universal precautions                   • Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person                   • Regular and predictable attendance                   • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned                   • Attends all required education                                         Teamwork                   • Works collaboratively with healthcare team                   • Exhibits high level of integrity                   • Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required                   • Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required