Endoscopy Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical 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. Fast pace environment.

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/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.

  Position Qualifications:

  High school Diploma or equivalent

  BLS certification

  One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)

  Bilingual in Spanish and English