Endoscopy Technician
Endoscopy Technician
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Job Description
Overview
The Endoscopy Technician under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and Charge RN or Clinical Coordinator is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for interventions using appropriate techniques. The Endoscopy Technician assists and/or performs patient procedures that are within the scope of their unit specific Skills Summation. S/he seeks assistance and support when necessary assists in data collection organizes those aspects of patient care for which s/he is responsible and maintains accountability for own practice and those functions delegated to the Endoscopy Technician. Within a specified work period provides care that is consistent with overall admission to postdischarge plan.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Assists the health care team during for pre intra and post procedure patient care including specimen handling.
* Processes and requests provider orders to RN.
* Provides psychological and social support for patient/families.
* Transports patients to and from unit as well as discharge.
Observation/Documentation
* Completes a thorough observation at time of contact. Updates when care and practice indicate a change in patient status.
* Observes and communicates changes to RN.
* Reports and implements corrective action as directed by RN based on the recognition of subtle changes in the condition of the patient.
* Addresses technical needs to meet patient conditions.
* Documents intervention and patients response to interventions and any changes in patient condition on CIS.
* Communicates and documents expressed patient/family needs.
* Communicates need for appropriate referrals to RN.
Equipment/Supplies
* Manages equipment and supplies.
* Demonstrates knowledge in use of department medical equipment.
* Refer to unit specific competency summation.
* Process equipment to provide proper and safe disinfection or sterilization.
*Manages equipment accessories and supplies including equipment troubleshooting and sending for repair.
* Maintains inventory of all supplies.
Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safetyrelated incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safetyrelated training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and costeffective manner.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* If required for the position ensures all certifications and/or licenses are uptodate and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required jobspecific training within the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
Certification & Licensures
BLS (American Heart Assoc) Required upon hire
SGNA certification Preferred
Experience
Recent experience as Endoscopy Tech Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
