Endoscopy Technician

Position Summary:

Provides technical support to the Registered Nurse, other care providers, and Physician during endoscopic or pulmonary procedures. Assists with monitoring the patient and alerts the RN to any change in status. Cleans and maintains technical equipment/accessories used in endoscopic procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Documents procedure times and elements of procedure, obtains patient's vital sign

2. Sets up endoscopy procedure rooms in preparation for cases with appropriate endoscope and supplie

3. Assists with endoscopy procedure

4. Cleans procedure room following endoscopy procedure

5. Cleans and disinfects endoscopes and accessorie

6. Assists with patient and equipment transport

7. Monitors disinfectant concentration and efficacy, keeps log of temperature and testing result

8. Prepares and labels specimen

9. Participates in Medical Center and/or departmental quality assessments and continuous quality improvement opportunities, goal setting, collection and evaluation of data, implementation of action plans, or related application

10. Complies with safety regulations and practices for self, team members and patient

11. Ability to cross train in Sterile Processing

12. Performs other duties as required or requested

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one-year experience as endoscopy technician
• Ability to take call

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedures manual

• Knowledge of and trained in age-specific categories being served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, ergonomics, workers compensation, and OSHA regulation

• Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Demonstrated ability to interact with people at various levels in a courteous, tactful and poised manner

Position Specific Expectations:

Upholds TEAMWORK values in dealing with all internal and external customers: Trust, Excellence, Accountability, Motivation, Welcoming, Organization, Respect, Kindness