Endoscopy Technician

Job description

| | Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing GI procedures within the Center, in | | | | | | | | | |
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| | 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. | | | | | | | | | |
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| | QUALIFICATIONS: | | | | | | | | | |
| • | High school Diploma or equivalent | | | | | | | | | |
| • | BLS certification | | | | | | | | | |
| • | One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred) | | | | | | | | | |
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| | 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 and/or 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 | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Teamwork | | | | | | | | | |
| • | Works collaboratively with healthcare team | | | | | | | | | |
| • | Exhibits high level of integrity | | | | | | | | | |
| • | Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required | | | | | | | | | |
| • | Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required | | | | | | | | | |