Lead Endoscopy Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Endoscopic Technicians primary functions include the present GI Technician job description (involving preparation and care of endoscopic equipment supply acquisition and direct patient care within the scope of practice) as well as a leadership role in the clinical environment. Starting at $32/hr. commensurate with experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school Diploma or equivalent
BLS certification
Computer knowledge
Two (2) years experience as a GI Technician (required)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides input for recruiting hiring training and disciplining GI Technicians
Orientation and training of staff to include but not limited to:
Function and testing of scope reprocessor and steam sterilizer
Processing and maintenance of scopes to include pre-cleaning cleaning and disinfection
Handling of specimens
Procedure room and processing room set up and take down
Handling of biopsy forceps snares clips and dilatation devices
Maintenance of logs in scope processing room temperature and humidity logs and eye wash station
Assists with planning assignments for personnel and delegates specific duties and tasks
Responsible for completion of annual technical staff competencies
Provides input for annual performance appraisals
Ensures compliance that staff adheres to protective required wear (PPE) when assisting and performing decontamination and any other time when exposure to blood borne pathogens or chemicals present a hazard
Provides an inservice per year of related GI procedures
Function as a resource person to other GI Technicians and nurses
Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
Regular and predictable attendance
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Attends all required education

Materials Management
Communicates the need for and orders all clinical materials needed for the Center
Maintains inventory based on Par levels for the Center
Maintains vendor purchase files / packing slips
Negotiates with vendors for goods and services negotiating the best possible price and service
Assists with receiving orders to ensure proper supplies arrived and price and quantities are correct
Coordinate annual inventory activities
Manages all scope repairs assuring they are sent out within 24 hours

Infection Control
Wears appropriate attire according to facility policy / monitors other staff members to assure that the entire staff is educated in infection control policies and properly trained and adheres to utilization of Protective Equipment
Practices recognized principles of cleanliness and sanitation
Assists the Infection Control Nurse and Center Director in monitoring and reporting quality initiatives for practice improvement

Safety Precautions
Provides for patient safety in the waiting and clinical areas
Provides for the safety of oneself and other members of the team
a. Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety
b. Demonstrates knowledge of the facility disaster plan

Administrative Functions
Practices unfamiliar skills
Uses proper resource personnel
Demonstrates cost-effectiveness by using supplies appropriately and replacing used supplies in a timely manner
Enters appropriate documentation in the medical record or center logs
Provides patient care appropriate to age specific need
Reviews policies and procedures specific to equipment utilization based on manufacturers recommendations/maintains ongoing review
Reviews the practice of staff members based on the above
Actively participates with clinical staff education (including documentation) to enhance safe clinical practice

Provides Equipment and Supplies Based on Patient Needs
Anticipates the need for clinical equipment and supplies
Operates equipment according to manufacturers instructions
Removes malfunctioning equipment from use and communicated to Center Leader
Uses supplies judiciously and in a cost-effective manner
Communicates/documents provision of equipment and supplies
Assures procedure rooms are stocked adequately
Provides input to Center Leader capital budget items

Monitors and Controls Environment
Regulates temperature as indicated
Monitors sensory environment
Maintains traffic patterns in both the procedure rooms and scope reprocessing room
Adheres to sanitation policies and procedures properly disposing of contaminated waste following Universal Precautions and OSHA regulations
Communicates/documents environmental controls

Respects the Patients Rights
Demonstrates awareness of the individual rights of the patient
Provides for privacy through maintaining confidentiality
Communicates/documents provisions for patients rights

Performs Actions that Demonstrates Accountability
Exercises safe judgment in decision making
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change
Responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism
Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients team members members of other disciplines and the public
Practices within ethical and legal guidelines
Seeks opportunity for continued learning
Communicates/documents actions

Teamwork
Works collaboratively with healthcare team
Communicates effectively with staff management and physicians
Communicates with Center Leader frequently providing regular updated and significant events
Participates as a team member
Participates in QAPI activities
Exhibits high level of integrity
Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required
Participates in staff meetings in-services and continuing education as required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions
decimals and percentages.

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.

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 managersco-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-workers

Required Experience:

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