Endoscopy Tech II

Common Spirit • Houston, TX

79d

About The Position

Has a wide range of specialized duties in the endoscopy setting. They must already have the skills of an Endoscopy Technician; possess a thorough understanding of endoscopy equipment, high level disinfection of scope and devices; and supplies and display above average interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with staff, physicians, vendors, and other department personnel.

Requirements

• High school Diploma/GED
• BLS Certification
• Four (4) Years of patient care experience, of which one (1) year as an Endoscopy Tech

Responsibilities

• Perform tech 1 duties
• Daily accountability of available scopes, equipment, and supplies for use, assist with scope repair and loaner process (in the absence of the lead or tech supervisor or as designated by the unit leadership)
• Accurate record keeping and maintenance of scope cleaning and reprocessing steps and equipment disinfection/sterilization process
• Able to assist and identify air scope repair and loaners process in the absence of the lead or tech supervisor, or as designated by the unit leadership
• Plays a supportive role in assessing needs of unit for changing par levels of equipment and accessories and relaying such information in a timely manner to the lead or tech supervisor and or unit leadership
• Assists with in servicing staff on all new equipment and accessories, as well as helping to in-service staff on other equipment and procedures as needed
• Assist with annual competencies of endoscopy staff
• Assists with initiation and follow up of scope washer maintenance...i.e. solution checks, solution and filter changes
• Assists with troubleshooting of Pentax equipment, i.e. video processors and monitors
• Scope Knowledge: regarding image quality, color levels, air/water functioning, channel sizes and compatibility with accessories
• Is a resource for physicians and staff with the ProVation and epic system
• Serves a mentor or preceptor to new technical staff
• Troubleshooting electrical issues/contact Biomed as needed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Water Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED