Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Tech

The Endoscopy Tech performs various direct patient care activities in the endoscopy unit under the supervision of a physician. May assist with medical procedures. Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

Patient Care:

• Sets up carts, equipment and supplies required of specific procedures.
• Stocks all rooms with necessary equipment, supplies, and accessories.
• Coordinates the selection and use of proper patient chargeable.
• Appropriately charges for items used in patient care.
• Assists in batching patient charges daily, and delivering batched charges to Data Processing.
• Organizes and delivers service/care in the proper sequence.
• Assists in providing patient education on Endoscopy in regards to monitoring the devices, oxygen cannula, and temperature indicator.
• Assists in transport and movement of the patient.
• Implements safety procedures for each patient based on population-specific needs and patient status.
• Collects specimens and transport to the lab in a timely manner as required.
• Displays sensitivity to the needs of patient and other customers with emotional as well as technical clinical support. Demonstrates good communication skills, and empathy. Treats patients, visitors, family members, co-workers and all who enter the facility in a courteous manner.
• Performs patient care and support activities in a manner that recognizes the importance of the patients time. Responds promptly to patients and co-workers requests/need in a timely manner.
• Able to evaluate and follow-up on his/her own services. Provides all necessary services to those patients and staff members with whom she/he works.

Quality:

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize supplies in a cost effective manner and ensure that all chargeable items have a charge generated.
• Assists with ordering of stock supplies from Material Management.
• Assists in reconciliation of lost charges.
• Identifies and intervenes to reduce waste of costly supplies by other personnel.
• Appropriate use of Supply Omnicell system.
• Works carefully and precisely without creating unnecessary errors. Pays close attention to details.
• Displays good organization skills and utilizes time wisely.
• Does not spend an excessive amount of time on rework or accruing unnecessary over time.
• Assumes responsibility for patient's clothing and personal property while in Endoscopy by securing items in accordance with established procedures.
• Identifies patient by checking armband, ensures that safety rails are up during transport and that brakes are locked on stretchers and wheelchairs before moving the patient.
• Identifies and rectifies sources of potential accidents by maintaining cleanliness of the rooms, proper disposal of garbage and hazardous waste materials.
• Consistently check light sources, instruments, and accessory equipment for proper functioning and notifies charge nurse when problem is found.
• Adheres to the Blood borne Pathogen regulations as established by OSHA.
• Checks weekly for outdated supplies in storage areas and rotates, sterilizes, and restocks according to accepted Endoscopy procedure.
• Properly cleans and disinfects the endoscopes according to Infection Control guidelines.
• Demonstrates an awareness of risk management issues governing the delivery of patient care.
• Utilizes time to accomplish work in an efficient manner.
• Employee shall conform to regulatory, customer and organizational requirements.
• Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner.
• Responds appropriately to fire, safety and disaster situations. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner for optimal personal protection.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Assists nurses and physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• Participates in ongoing Endoscopic teaching and updating of information, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Works with other employees and departments to coordinates services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to implement the protocol in the event of an internal disaster.
• Working knowledge of all sterilization protocol, steam and gas autoclaves, chemical, disinfectants, ultrasonic washer, Steris Sterilizer, instruments and products for patient care procedures, sterilization and packaging.
• Cleans, sterilizers, and packages all endoscopic accessories per hospital protocol.
• Works independently in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem prevention skills. Treat patients and co-workers in an ethical manner. Puts the patients well-being before personal, financial, or procedural concerns.
• When requested, adjusts personal schedule to meet department/unit needs.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Participates in continuing education by attending inservice and department conference as assigned.
• Recognizes responsibility as a hospital team member and keeps informed by reading notices and memos, attending professional meetings and conferences as scheduled and maintaining membership in professional organizations as applicable.
• Observes and carries out policies and procedures regarding infection control practices.
• Utilizes Universal Precautions at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policy on the usage of Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time.
• Reports to work on time, and if necessary, reports tardiness to appropriate person.
• Maintains a professional appearance, according to job requirements, at all times.
• Attended all required mandatory educational sessions.
• Adheres to infection control practices. Has completed required TB skin test's).
• Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Accepts additional work assignments as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education - High School or equivalentSpecial Skills - Communication, Computer, and Customer Service Skills.