POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center inaccordance with established procedures. Functions cooperatively with physicians and team members exhibiting teamwork characteristics. May be responsible for ensuring proper care and use of instruments and equipment.May transport patients to and from procedure room. Assists with cleanliness of procedure room area andassists with room turnover.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school Diploma or equivalent
BLS certification
One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 manufacturers instructions for use for all steps of cleaning high level disinfection or sterilization for
instruments and/or equipment
Following manufacturers 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
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Required Experience:
IC
Endoscopy Technician
