Endoscopy Technician

Overview

This position is responsible for performing various direct patient care activities in the endoscopy unit under the supervision of a physician. They may assist with medical procedures and ensure that all equipment is functioning properly. Employees in this position may be required to take call on a rotating basis. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview : The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations by taking and recording temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and responses to standardized medical history questions.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performs specialty endoscopy skills.
• Compiles procedural supplies and properly documents on the billing sheet.
• Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment; reports outdated supplies, stock levels and restocks as needed.
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
• Attends and completes mandatory in-services including infection control, safety, CPR, equipment usage, airway management, skills day, staff meetings, and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Assists with any procedure in any unit of the hospital (e.g., ICU, ED, OR, Burn) and at the patient bedside.
• May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• May assist inpatient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
• May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
• May answer telephones and forward telephone messages.

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Qualifications

Licenses Required

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may require lifting up to 50 pounds and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving patients or objects. Exposure to infectious diseases and potential working around prisoners or behavioral health patients may occur. Incumbents may be exposed to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other hazards as part of daily job duties.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and / or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

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