Endoscopy Technician - WC

Job Details

Job Location: CIG WEST COLUMBIA – WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Job Title: ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN – Full Time

Hours: Mon‑Fri 6:30am‑3pm

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Nursing

Minimum Qualifications

• Cooperative work attitude towards co‑employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems
• Communicate clearly and proficiently
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk
• Physical strength for equipment needs and patient‑care activities
• Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient‑care assessment activities
• Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
• Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
• Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification
• Good communication skills
• CPR certification
• Strong ethical and moral character references

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects and confirms that instruments work properly
• Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed procedure room procedures
• Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
• Correctly uses, cares for and cleans instruments, supplies, and equipment, using high‑level disinfectants per policy and according to Manufacturer’s Instructions
• Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
• Assists the physician in the procedure room according to established guidelines
• Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting
• Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and communicates with all members of the medical team
• Provides comfort, reassurance to patient and maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
• Explains procedures and care to the patient
• Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordingly
• Performs with competence in emergency situations
• Ability to check in patients if receptionist is absent
• Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
• Maintains up to date/accurate records for reprocessing equipment per regulatory guidelines
• Participates in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention Committee projects

Job Quality Requirements

• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Timeliness
• Organization
• Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks

Dependability

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines

Communication

• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
• Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Documents completely and accurately in procedure room

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA and HIPAA regulations.