Endoscopy Technician

Job Description

The Endoscopy Tech performs various direct patient care activities in the endoscopy unit under the supervision of a physician. May assist with medical procedures. Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Sets up carts, equipment and supplies required of specific procedures.


• Stocks all rooms with necessary equipment, supplies, and accessories.


• Coordinates the selection and use of proper patient chargeable.


• Appropriately charges for items used in patient care.


• Assists in batching patient charges daily, and delivering batched charges to Data Processing.


• Organizes and delivers service/care in the proper sequence.


• Assists in providing patient education on Endoscopy in regards to monitoring the devices, oxygen cannula, and temperature indicator.


• Assists in transport and movement of the patient.


• Implements safety procedures for each patient based on population-specific needs and patient status.


• Collects specimens and transport to the lab in a timely manner as required.


• Displays sensitivity to the needs of patient and other customers with emotional as well as technical clinical support. Demonstrates good communication skills, and empathy. Treats patients, visitors, family members, co-workers and all who enter the facility in a courteous manner.


• Performs patient care and support activities in a manner that recognizes the importance of the patients time. Responds promptly to patients and co-workers requests/need in a timely manner.


• Able to evaluate and follow-up on his/her own services. Provides all necessary services to those patients and staff members with whom she/he works.

Quality

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize supplies in a cost effective manner and ensure that all chargeable items have a charge generated.


• Assists with ordering of stock supplies from Material Management.


• Assists in reconciliation of lost charges.


• Identifies and intervenes to reduce waste of costly supplies by other personnel.


• Appropriate use of Supply Omnicell system.


• Works carefully and precisely without creating unnecessary errors. Pays close attention to details.


• Displays good organization skills and utilizes time wisely.


• Does not spend an excessive amount of time on rework or accruing unnecessary over time.


• Assumes responsibility for patient's clothing and personal property while in Endoscopy by securing items in accordance with established procedures.


• Identifies patient by checking armband, ensures that safety rails are up during transport and that brakes are locked on stretchers and wheelchairs before moving the patient.


• Identifies and rectifies sources of potential accidents by maintaining cleanliness of the rooms, proper disposal of garbage and hazardous waste materials.


• Consistently check light sources, instruments, and accessory equipment for proper functioning and notifies charge nurse when problem is found.


• Adheres to the Blood borne Pathogen regulations as established by OSHA.


• Checks weekly for outdated supplies in storage areas and rotates, sterilizes, and restocks according to accepted Endoscopy procedure.


• Properly cleans and disinfects the endoscopes according to Infection Control guidelines.


• Demonstrates an awareness of risk management issues governing the delivery of patient care.


• Utilizes time to accomplish work in an efficient manner.


• Employee shall conform to regulatory, customer and organizational requirements.


• Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner.


• Responds appropriately to fire, safety and disaster situations. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner for optimal personal protection.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Assists nurses and physicians with Endoscopic procedures.


• Participates in ongoing Endoscopic teaching and updating of information, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.


• Works with other employees and departments to coordinates services.


• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to implement the protocol in the event of an internal disaster.


• Working knowledge of all sterilization protocol, steam and gas autoclaves, chemical, disinfectants, ultrasonic washer, Steris Sterilizer, instruments and products for patient care procedures, sterilization and packaging.


• Cleans, sterilizers, and packages all endoscopic accessories per hospital protocol.


• Works independently in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem prevention skills. Treat patients and co-workers in an ethical manner. Puts the patients well-being before personal, financial, or procedural concerns.


• When requested, adjusts personal schedule to meet department/unit needs.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Participates in continuing education by attending inservice and department conference as assigned.


• Recognizes responsibility as a hospital team member and keeps informed by reading notices and memos, attending professional meetings and conferences as scheduled and maintaining membership in professional organizations as applicable.


• Observes and carries out policies and procedures regarding infection control practices.


• Utilizes Universal Precautions at all times.


• Adheres to hospital policy on the usage of Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time.


• Reports to work on time, and if necessary, reports tardiness to appropriate person.


• Maintains a professional appearance, according to job requirements, at all times.


• Attended all required mandatory educational sessions.


• Adheres to infection control practices. Has completed required TB skin test's).


• Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.


• Accepts additional work assignments as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent


• Communication, Computer, and Customer Service Skills.


• BLS Certification Required