Endoscopic Technician (EP Tech) - GI Lab Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopic Technician is a member of the nursing team who contributes to the comfort and well-being of the patients by performing specifically assigned tasks and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The GI Lab technician manually cleans and disinfects the endoscopes utilized in all the GI Lab and Pulmonary procedures. The GI Lab technician maintains the disinfectant solutions and assists with monitoring the quality of the solutions and the effectiveness of the reprocessing procedure. The GI Lab Technician will assist the physicians during procedures (under the direction of the RN) with biopsies, therapeutics techniques, polypectomies, PEGs, ERCPs, specimen collection, EUS, bleeding therapeutics (clips, banders), etc. Demonstrates the ability to function as an assistant in GI procedures. Provide timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the decontamination room of all QI logs. Promotes a safe “error-free” working environment by consistently performing thorough infection prevention measures. Assumes an active role in orienting, coaching, and mentoring new staff.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) licensure in the state of Florida preferred
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Certified Endoscopic Tech through Society Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates preferred
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Computer literate
Works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ability to apply principles of evidence-based, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
On-call assignment per department and hospital policy
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) licensure in the state of Florida
Certified Endoscopic Tech through Society Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

Responsibilities

Manually cleans and disinfects endoscopes used in GI Lab and Pulmonary procedures.
Maintains disinfectant solutions and monitors their quality and effectiveness.
Assists physicians during procedures with biopsies, therapeutic techniques, polypectomies, PEGs, ERCPs, specimen collection, EUS, and bleeding therapeutics.
Functions as an assistant in GI procedures.
Provides timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the decontamination room of all QI logs.
Promotes a safe working environment by performing thorough infection prevention measures.
Assists in orienting, coaching, and mentoring new staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.