Endoscopic Technician, Bellevue (40 hrs)

Kaiser Permanente • Bellevue, WA

119d

About The Position

Assists Gastroenterologists and RNs with colonoscopy and panednoscopy procedures and treatment of patients. Provides patient care, room set-up and turn-over, sterilization of equipment, and other duties when needed. Provides each patient a safe, comfortable, and private environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Gastroenterology Technician Specialist Certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of SGNA Technician Associates Program within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months of gastroenterology procedure experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.
• Ensure patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to medications, procedures, infection prevention, and fall prevention.
• Use two patient identifiers and procedural time outs consistently.
• Report safety hazards, accidents, incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Assist in patient flow providing support as necessary.
• Communicate in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter.
• Participate in the coordination and facilitation of care for the patient.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with other team members to accomplish the workload.
• Provide a safe environment for each patient and adhere to KFHPW safety standards.
• Adhere to KFHPW infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist Gastroenterologists and RNs with colonoscopy and panednoscopy procedures.
• Assist with biopsies and other procedure needs.
• Assist physician with the patient which includes holding, positioning, or turning the patient, upon the physician's direction.
• Deploy forceps or other equipment and/or medications, under direct supervision and order of the physician.
• Anticipate physician needs for safe patient care and next actions.
• Use high level disinfection techniques to clean endoscopy scopes via manual cleaning and/or washes sterilizers.
• Coordinate supply with Central Sterile Technician (CSR) ensuring safe practice and handling of scopes.
• Assist in the collection and labeling of specimens and preparation for pathology analysis.
• Review and communicate to physician and other medical providers appointment schedule to determine patient visit order and solicit special instructions or requests for the day.
• Greet and escort patient to examination or treatment room in a respectful, warm, and caring manner.
• Responsible for room set-up and turn-over throughout the day.
• Ensure the correct equipment is in place, pre-test for safety and functionality.
• Ensure correct and sufficient supplies are readily available.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED