Endoscopy Technician - day shift

Endoscopy Technician

Work Schedule : 4 10?hour shifts, 7 : 30?am6 : 00?pm. Weekday, night and weekend call is required based on department guidelines.

Job Description :

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care duties including cleaning and preparation for the department. Also assists physicians and RNs with Endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy suites.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of care for the assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).
• Properly reprocesses endoscopes according to infection control and Lahey Clinic guidelines.
• Assures endoscope equipment is in working order.
• Keeps accurate documentation for cleaning / testing of equipment and supplies.
• Cleans Endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepares for next procedure in a timely fashion.
• Directly assists physician and RN during Endoscopy procedures. Procedures include but are not limited to EGD, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Biopsies, PEG placement, ERCP, and EUS. Operates / handles equipment properly during Endoscopic procedures.
• Handles specimens according to policy.
• Stocks Pyxis Patient Station as needed and directed.
• Informs Lead Endoscopy Technician or management team of any equipment problems.
• Prepares travel cart for procedures in MICU / SICU areas.
• Performs basic nursing assistant duties included but not limited to vital signs, applies bedside cardiac monitoring and discontinues telemetry leads upon direction by RN.
• Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
• Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients. Under the direction of the RN, performs basic and high risk interventions as outlined in the Falls Risk Policy.
• Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures including hand hygiene, isolation protocol, and cleaning of patient care devices and equipment.
• Assists in transporting patients. Orders supplies from Pharmacy in response to emergency requests.

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