Endoscopy Technician

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Employees in this role must be fitted for capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

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• Participates in educating the patient about the procedure being performed including preparation rationale and expectations.

• Demonstrates understanding of the plan of care. Adapts patient instruction to patient need. Consults with the provider or Registered Nurse as needed.

• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection prevention procedures.

• Assists RN with transport of sedated patients to the recovery area. May escort patients to specific locations for discharge.

• Communicates accurate patient observations interventions and outcomes of care to the Registered Nurse.

• Informs the RN of the equipment and accessories used during procedures including quantity size and equipment settings to be documented in the medical record.

• Participates in specimen collection and handling. Correctly labels specimens according to hospital policy.

• May assist the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring (vs. observation) during and following procedures when appropriate.

• Provides emergency care to patients when necessary using basic life support protocols (CPR certified) until Registered Nurse and/or physician staff arrives.

• Participates in supporting the patient during the procedure. May offer coaching and relaxation techniques.

• Demonstrates proper handling and use of various types and sizes of video endoscopes including colonoscopes upper endoscopes flexible sigmoidoscopes duodenoscopies ultrasound endoscopes bronchoscopes and enteroscopies

• Inspects all equipment and accessories for defects prior to use to ensure highest level of infection prevention.

• Understands theory and safety when using cautery modalities including monopolar bipolar and argon plasma coagulation and their various probes.

• Performs procedures in OR setting or at patient bedside including ICU ED or Radiology.

• Assists with pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placements.

• Assists with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilations polypectomy sphincterotomy stent placement and gastrostomy tube placement.

• Other Skills and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates recognition of patients emotional and physical needs and the ability to provide a supportive environment.

• Understands that the stress of illness may alter patient behavior and the ability to follow through on the plan of health car e.

• Assists with the application of monitoring equipment and the setting of parameters and alarms (NIBP ECG and pulse oximetry).

• Initiates startup of endoscopy network and photo documentation procedures.

• Properly precleans/disinfects endoscopic equipment and accessories prior to sterile processing.

• Stocks procedure rooms. Initiates the reorder of supplies as needed.

• Performs telephone reminder calls for procedures and provides limited procedure information under RN supervision.

• Other duties as assigned

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This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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