Endoscopy Tech 1

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

8d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician 1 plays a crucial role in supporting patient continuum of care and ensuring safe patient care within the Gastrointestinal Services department. This role involves patient transport, assisting with basic patient care and positioning during procedures, ensuring patient safety during electrocautery, proper handling of lab specimens, and assisting registered nurses with procedures. The technician is also responsible for setting up rooms and equipment, communicating pertinent information to the healthcare team, and assisting with pre and post-procedure care. A significant part of the role includes cleaning and decontaminating endoscopes according to SGNA standards, performing high-level disinfection, and validating equipment testing and repairs. Inventory maintenance and other unit duties as assigned are also part of the responsibilities. The position requires the ability to work with exposures to body fluids, waste, chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, and life-threatening diseases, and involves on-call responsibilities, rotating shifts, and the ability to respond to emergencies and codes. The role also requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly, with specific lifting requirements for patient care up to 35 pounds without assistance. The position recognizes and modifies care for adolescent, adult, and older adult age groups.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year related experience
• Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Patient care experience preferred
• Knowledge of computer keyboard preferred
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal/ customer service skills
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit.
• Assist with positioning of patients and basic patient care during procedures, such such as manipulating the outer abdominal wall of a patient to facilitate the advancement of the endoscope through the intestines.
• The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures ensuring proper patient grounding and proper functioning of the electrocautery equipment.
• Lab specimens are handled in a proper efficient manner. Assist in collection, labeling and transportation of specimens to and from the Lab.
• Assist with procedures under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Sets up rooms and equipment in preparation for the patient and facilitate turn around time in the procedure room.
• Communicates pertinent information to the RN/Charge Nurse/Manager/Physician.
• Assist in pre and post-procedure care of the patient under the guidance of a registered nurse. Duties may include, but are limited to taking vital signs, transporting patients, assisting patients to dress and undress for procedures, removing IVs.
• Initiate or collaborate with team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of all equipment used and reporting of safety events.
• Endoscopes will be cleaned and decontaminated according to SGNA standards to provide a safe environment for patient care.
• Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation or equipment delivered to the department is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross-contamination or damage.
• Wears protective attire when performing decontamination.
• Follows standards of asepsis.
• Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete following SGNA guidelines.
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and work flow throughout the shift.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
• Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge in a timely manner.
• Handles infectious waste according to hospital policy.
• High level disinfection is performed in a safe and effective manner.
• Uses appropriate testing for purpose of monitoring the function of the high level disinfection equipment on every cycle and documents the results.
• Observes and assesses the operation of each unit for every cycle by interpreting the recorder data provided.
• Places each item in the processor with appropriate setup to ensure high level disinfection.
• Reports malfunction to charge person and Biomedical Engineering immediately.
• Performs chemical and biological monitoring per department protocol.
• May precept new employees and assist with the yearly competency testing of associates on the unit.
• Equipment testing will be validated and recorded.
• Appropriate follow up on repairs will be demonstrated.
• Ensures that all the components of the equipment are present, assembled and ready for use each time the equipment is used or at end of shift per item protocol.
• Tests equipment for correct function following established procedures.
• Equipment and scopes will be sent for repair after consultation with charge person.
• Accurate records of repairs and maintenance are kept per policy.
• Communicates with the Biomedical Engineering department when repairs of endoscopes are necessary.
• Inventory for unit is maintained and other unit duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computers by sending and retrieving information. (e.g.Imaging System, Tracking Board).
• Assist with assembly and disassembling of outpatient patient charts.
• Assist by answering the phone and communicate information to an appropriate team member.
• Communicates with Endoscopy Technician II or leader when supplies are needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED