Endoscopy Technician

Salary stated is the starting range for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY: Supports Physician and nursing staff to provide individualized and specialized care to patients in the endoscopy area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Licensure and Certification:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Must maintain BLS certification

Experience:Previous endoscopy experience preferred

Physical:

Must be able to Sit, stand, and walk continually

Frequently bend, climb, reach overhead, carry/push or pull up to 25 pounds, grasping/squeezing

Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds

Must be able to speak and hear normal auditory levels

Mental:

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population professionally

Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within Bend Surgery Center and external customers, clients and potential employees

Language skills:Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Ability to successfully write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, physicians, vendors, and the general public.

Mathematical skills: Basic Math skills required

Job Skills:

Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to implement principles of aseptic and sterile technique

Knowledge of endoscopy equipment use and care

Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and basics of care to include anesthesia and potential complications

Recognition of signs and symptoms of emergency situations and interventions

JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Is directly responsible to the Endoscopy Nurse Manager. Does not supervise any employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure

Assists physician during endoscopy procedure

Handles patient specimens per policy

Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/pathology slips

Reports observed changes in patient condition to nurse or physician

Restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of day

Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure

Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization of instruments and/or equipment

Terminal cleaning as assigned

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

Documents patient care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner

Promotes patient and physician satisfaction

Practices aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite

Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)

Observes universal precautions

Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information

Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential information

Performs other duties as assigned

Attends all required education

ESSENTIAL VALUES, CODES OF CONDUCT

Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct

Strong ethical and moral character references

Attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant

Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment

Works well with others – a team player

Must show initiative for self-development

Must be able to accept directions and constructive criticism

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Days and hours of work vary to meet patient or 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