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Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Technician

Nuvance HealthDanbury, CT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

ATTENTION CERTIFIED ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIANS LOOKING TO JOIN A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HOSPITAL!!!

  • $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Summary :

Under Direct Supervision of the Patient Care Manager, Assistant Patient Care Manager and Charge Nurse provides individualized , goal directed to patients and families undergoing GI / Pulmonary procedures.

Provides technical assistance to physicians performing endoscopic procedures for inpatients and outpatients. Maintains inventory system for Endoscopic equipment and accessories.

Responsibilities :

  • Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, devices, supplies and equipment necessary for each individual endoscopic procedure as outlined in the Endoscopic Preference Plans.
  • Assists physicians with all types of Endoscopic procedures using universal precautions. Expert at use of equipment and accessories.
  • Follows departmental procedures in donning and doffing of personal protective equipment while observing for contamination and / or breaks in aseptic or clean techniques . Demonstrates at all times constant vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
  • Appropriately processes all types of lab specimens.
  • Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplied and setting up for procedures. Discards any contaminated supplies immediately according to established written procedures.
  • Assists other members of the team to clean and prepare rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning : restocks supplies when necessary and organizes effectively for end of case clean-up.
  • Performs chemical and bacteriological monitoring. Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific endoscopic procedures. Maintains Quality Assurance log.
  • Trains and participates in Scope surveillance.
  • Sets up sterile or clean table with essential instruments, suction, cautery and solutions needed for the procedure and maintains an orderly sterile or clean table and / or Mayo tray.
  • Cleans and High level disinfects Endoscopes and accessories.
  • Maintains patient's safety by applying the principles of body alignment and attaches additional equipment on the table according to established procedures.
  • Displays dexterity in passing of instruments, snares, biopsy, forceps and dilators, as requested, in such a manner that the endoscopist need not divert attention from the procedural field.
  • Checks assigned endoscopy equipment daily to ensure proper functioning : maintains an awareness of special maintenance procedures : promptly reports an inoperative / defective equipment  to the manager or assistant manager. Inspects the department regularly for proper equipment functions. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for endoscopic procedures.
  • Assists in the preparation of conscious sedation monitoring by attaching EKG leads, B / P cuff and Pulse oximetry to the patient.
  • Specialty scope reprocessing checks daily schedule for specialty procedures, prepares scopes according to schedule, assures immediate reprocessing of scopes in order that a back up scope is always available.
  • Responsible for providing adequate supplies, linens etc. to all procedural rooms and mobile carts as required.
  • Trains and precepts new employees and participates in educational activities and total quality management.
  • Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Other Information :

  • Certification in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing or SGNA associates certification achieved when eligible and within 2 yrs of hire date., maintains 10 CEUs annually until certified and 50 CEUs achieved for recertification every 5 years.
  • Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
  • Required knowledge of infection control prevention.
  • Minimum 1 yr experience required as PCT or in a related field.
  • HS Graduate or Equivalent
  • Endoscopy experience preferred.

    Working Conditions :

    Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational : Significant occupational risk

    Physical Effort : Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

    Physical Environment : Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

    Company : Danbury Hospital

    Org Unit : 209

    Department : Gastroenterology

    Exempt : No

    Salary Range : $18.97 - $35.21 Hourly

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