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.