Endoscopy Tech - 64 hrs/pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Endoscopy Tech - 64 Hrs/Pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Endoscopy Technician will assist the Endoscopy/Surgical Services staff in providing an environment conducive to high quality patient care. To support this environment the Endoscopy Technician is responsible for learning the coordination, handling and disinfection of the endoscope; direct basic patient care (includes transporting, lifting, and moving patients); maintaining supplies necessary for operation of the department(s). The technician is responsible for assisting with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, EUS/EBUS, GI bleeds, food impaction and foreign body removal, stenting of the esophagus, duodenum, and colon. Technicians also support pulmonary diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures such as bronchial lavage, navigational bronchoscopy, and endoscopic bronchial ultrasound. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High School diploma or general education degree required GI Technical Specialist (GTS) Certification required within one year of hire BLS for healthcare provider certification required

1 weeknight call per week and 1 weekend call every 5 weeks required

• Excellent understanding of basic aseptic and High Level Disinfection, avoiding infection/contamination of equipment and supplies
• Basic understanding of caring for equipment and supplies
• General understanding of human anatomy, specifically digestive tract and respiratory system
• General working knowledge of computer and department specific software
• Familiarity with location of various departments and general regulations/polices of the hospital
• Must be able to use appropriate and professional phone, electronic and other communication etiquette.
• Must be able to work in fast paced work environment, make quick decisions under pressure, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/situations.
• Ability to work extended hours if needed during weeknights and weekends. Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
• Involves regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Recognizes the Physician and RN as the people in charge of the patient and informs them of any observations and concerns significant in the patients care.
• Assists the RN or Physician with patient care in the Endoscopy procedure.
• Assists with endoscopic dilation, biopsy, polypectomy, BARYX procedures, argon plasma coagulation, gold probe, injection, endoscopic mucosal resection, cannulating bile duct during ERCP, assisting with sphincterotomy, gallstone removal, stricture dilation of bile duct, and stent placement of bile and pancreatic ducts as directed.
• Assists with specimen collection and handling. Correctly labels according to hospital policy.
• Understands cautery modality and safety including monopolar, bipolar and argon plasma coagulation and their various probes.
• Able to demonstrate proper handling of various types and sizes of endoscopes including: gastroscopes, colonoscopes, thearpeutic gastroscopes, bronchoscopes, therapeutic bronchoscopes, duodenoscopes, ultrasound gastroscopes, and ultrasound bronchoscopes.
• Connects equipment such as endoscope, water bottle, and suction as directed by the RN or Physician.
• Positions, drapes, and prepares patients for endoscopic procedures. Provides supportive comfort to patients by explaining, instructing, and easing patient fears and apprehension.
• Assist with room set up and turnover. Cleans room and properly disposes of trash and soiled linen, returns unused supplies, and prepares room for next procedure.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other multidisciplinary team members as well as patients, and families.
• Knowledgeable of operation, proper care, cleaning, and storage of all equipment, including Endoscopy instruments and attends in services on equipment and procedures.
• Checks equipment in the department/procedure rooms prior to the start of the day and throughout the day and assures that the instruments; supplies and equipment for patient care are available and ready for use.
• Trouble shoots problems with equipment and endoscopes.
• Assists with coordination of scope inventory/repair process.
• Demonstrates competency in cleaning and disinfecting scopes, accessories, and equipment.
• Demonstrates Competency in the use of the endoscope washer/disinfector.
• Following all appropriate techniques of High Level Disinfection and following manufacturer's recommendations cleans all endoscopes using appropriate technique, equipment, and solutions
• Maintains logs appropriate to the endoscope washer/disinfector, scope inventory/repair, and refrigerators.
• Restocks supplies as necessary and ensures that an adequate inventory level of supplies, instruments, and equipment is always available.
• Complies with established policy/procedure.
• Actively participates in intradepartmental meetings.
• Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards.
• Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilize safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Cost Center

5900 Endoscopy Unit (BMH)