Endoscopy Technician

• Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing GI 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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• High school Diploma or equivalent
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• BLS certification
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• One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician
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• Assists physician during endoscopy procedure
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• Handles patient specimens per policy
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• Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested
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• Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)
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• After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day
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• 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
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• Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments
• and supplies according to policy and procedure
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• Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for
• instruments and/or equipment
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• Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite
• between cases and daily terminal cleaning
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• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
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• Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
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• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct
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• Complies with center policies and procedures
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• Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant
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• Provides a safe environment for the patient
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• Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
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• Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job
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• Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
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• Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite
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• Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)
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• Observes universal precautions
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• Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person
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• Regular and predictable attendance
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• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
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• Attends all required education

Teamwork

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• Works collaboratively with healthcare team
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• Exhibits high level of integrity
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• Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required
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• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required