Endoscopy Technician II St. Mary's Hospital

• Successfully performs all essential job functions of an Endo technician I such as supply instrument and equipment management.

• Assists providers and associates with any department needs.

• Assists with screening diagnostic and therapeutic department procedures including but not limited to: patient positioning patient care/comfort taking biopsies collecting specimens polyp removal banding application of clips stent insertion stent removal feeding tube insertion dilation mucosal brushing decompressions foreign body retrieval fine needle aspirations specialty equipment exchanges and cautery and direct patient care.

• Ensures accurate documentation of specimens. Demonstrates proper specimen handling labeling and transportation per department procedure. Anticipates the needs of the patient providers and/or case. Communicates with patients family/significant other as needed. Provides support to alleviate any fear or anxiety regarding tests procedures equipment and medications.

• Prioritizes tasks/assignments based on patient need and skill level assuming full accountability. Acts as a resource / mentor to others within the organization as the opportunity arises.

• Transports patients to and from areas of hospital. Discharges outpatients as needed.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Experience:

• Six-months of previous Endoscope reprocessing experience (required)

• One year of previous Endoscopy reprocessing experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Knowledge of infection control principles.

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation as .

• Ability and wiliness to float throughout markets as directed.

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment

• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

• Inform supervisory of supply instrument and equipment concerns

• Analytical skills

• Working knowledge of basic sciences such as anatomy and physiology microbiology asepsis sterile techniques and operating room techniques

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Acceptance of authority

• Critical thinking

• Communication with providers supervisors teammates and patients and their family members

• Teamwork

• Conflict resolution

• Active listening

• Relationship building