General Summary of Position
Provide support to physicians and nurses while the procedure is underway, handle specimens collected, and sterilize equipment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports and assists the Gastroenterology Specialist with the performance of diagnostic and or therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
- Anticipates the needs of the Gastroenterology Specialist during procedure by having all instrumentation and supplies ready prior to use.
- Inspects and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to scheduled case ensuring no delay in procedure.
- Assists in patient monitoring for tolerance of procedure and alerts physician and RN of any change in status.
- Assists with specimen retrieval and preparation in accordance with established protocols.
- Labels all medications on the field in accordance with established protocols.
- Participates in the process of universal time out during procedure.
- Assists team members promptly with room turn-over and clean up with minimal supervision.
- Assists with environmental services support such as linen management, trash removal and cleaning of equipment.
- Assists with transport of equipment and supplies, as appropriate.
- Assists with the transfer and positioning of patients as directed by GI Specialist, Licensed Anesthesia Care Provider and or RN, on and off the OR table, stretcher, bed, etc.
- Used endoscopes are properly log and labeled and returned to decontamination area as soon as procedure ends.
- Maintains stretcher and or bed availability for patients in the operating room at all times.
- Saves all used supply wrappers for charge purposes.
- Reports to Director of the Operating Room seeking additional responsibility when assignments are completed.
- Assists in restocking Operating Rooms throughout the workday and prior to the end of the shift in accordance with PAR levels.
- Reports malfunction of endoscopy equipment / instrumentation to Materials Coordinator immediately upon completion of a procedure.
- Tags and removes malfunctioning equipment in need of repair from use.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED requiredAssociate's degree in surgical technology preferredExperience
1-2 years experience in an endoscopy environment with technical skills and knowledge necessary to function in the Operating Room environment with endoscopy equipment.Licenses and Certifications
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days requiredAdditional unit / specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.This position has a hiring range of $19.55 - $34.25