Endoscopy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician

Assists physician during endoscopy procedure

Handles patient specimens per policy

Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested

Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)

After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day

Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of

patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning

equipment, supplies, and instruments

Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments

and supplies according to policy and procedure

Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for

instruments and/or equipment

Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite

between cases and daily terminal cleaning

Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies

Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs

Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct

Complies with center policies and procedures

Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant

Provides a safe environment for the patient

Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command

Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job

Promotes patient and physician satisfaction

Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite

Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)

Observes universal precautions

Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person

Regular and predictable attendance

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Attends all required education

Teamwork

Works collaboratively with healthcare team

Exhibits high level of integrity

Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required

Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions,

decimals, and percentages.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required. Ability

to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use. Ability to effectively

present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees,

clients, vendors, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY: Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details Ability to use initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, co-workers, patients, and the general public Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms Ability to recognize issues and communicate to Registered Nurse/Center Leader PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously without "giving out" or fatiguing Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some OR/Procedure rooms Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts Noise level is usually quiet to moderate May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and cleaning solutions Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate reaching, pulling, pushing Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers