Endoscopy Tech 1

Endoscopy Technician 1

Pay Rate: $50-54.00 Travel (Y/N): Y Length of Assignment: 13 Weeks Work Location: Plano, TX Work Schedule: 4x8s, 0800-1630, Call required one night per week, one weekend per month Shift: AM Interview Type: Phone/Virtual Specialty: Gastroenterology Certification/Degree Requirements: BLS (AHA Only) Top Skills/Min Exp: 2 years minimum experience Additional Notes: (Any specific modalities?) EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, EBUS Scrub Color: Navy

JOB SUMMARY

The Endoscopy Technician 1, under general supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists with technical procedures, patient care services and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Operates and maintains equipment safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Assists physician and other designated clinical staff members in carrying out procedures which require aseptic techniques observing standard precautions.

Safely transports cart to different areas of facility as needed; prepares patient for exam or procedure and assists physician.

Observes patients, recognizes changes in condition and promptly seeks appropriate assistance.

Cleans room before and after procedures, takes soiled equipment to decontamination room.

Maintains an adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for assigned area and places general and special supply order from purchasing in a timely manner.

Sets up procedure room by ensuring that all needed equipment and supplies are in the room and in good working order.

Restocks all supplies in assigned rooms at the end of shift.

Performs quality checks on equipment and ensures repairs, if necessary, and cleans and disinfects specialty equipment according to established policies and procedures.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.

Ability to see and hear with or without correction.

Takes personal responsibility to participate in performance improvement activities as they are available.

Attends 100% of in-service education, as job required.

Attends 50% of staff meetings, if unable to attend employee is responsible for content.