Endoscopy Technician

Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center in
accordance 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 and
assists with room turnover.

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
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

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to understand read write and speak English if bilingual Center bilingual language is required. Ability
to read analyze and interpret manufacturers 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-worker

Required Experience:

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