SAH Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Technician

Under the direction of the RN, the endoscopy technician is responsible for assisting with the care and safety of the patient in the endoscopy suite. Other duties include assisting physician with endoscopy procedure and processing of endoscopy equipment. The endoscopy technician is responsible for performing a range of support activities that contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative, endoscopy and CSD areas. Work involves inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, high level disinfection, sterilization, reassembling, and maintaining operating room and endoscopy instrumentation/equipment. The endoscopy technician performs in between case cleaning and terminal cleaning. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Assists physician with endoscopy procedure
• Cleaning of endoscopes: High level disinfection
• Performs disinfection and sterilization of instrumentation in the central service department
• Processes all instruments for the operating room according to manufacturer's recommendations
• Updates and maintains IFU's related to endoscopy/operating room equipment and instrumentation
• Performs specimen handling in the endoscopy suite
• Performs documentation and logs related to sterilization including temperature and humidity logs, eye wash log, and instrument/equipment repair log
• Assists with transporting and positioning of patients
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST preferred, BLS required

Minimum Qualifications:

1 - 5 years preferred

Ability to assist physician in all endoscopic procedures

Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers

Knowledge of Spauling Classification

Knowledge of Universal Protocol

Knowledge of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices

Knowledge of AAMI Guidelines

Knowledge of ASGE Guidelines

Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room/endoscopy suite

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to exercise good judgement and is self-motivated

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

• Stand / walk
• Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Lift up to 10 lbs.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
• Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions
• Risk of Electrical Shock
• Exposure to grease or oils
• Exposure to a (insert level) of noise
• Vision Requirements: Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus
• Safety equipment used while performing this job: Face shields, Surgical mask, Surgical gown, Gloves

Pay Range: $19.41-$28.30

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

Work Shift: Day

Driving Required: No

Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East