Current Department Employees: Endoscopy Tech Lead

Tahoe Forest Health System•Truckee, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of the Ambulatory Surgery Manager and in collaboration with Endoscopy Lead RN to perform all aspects in job description of Endo Tech with additional responsibilities in quality data collecting, continued scope maintenance, and coordinating the orientation of new hires to the Endo Tech role.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Upon hire
BLS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification). Within 3 months of hire into job
1+ Prior Endoscopy Tech experience
Ability to operate endoscopy equipment.
Ability to operate computerized sterilization equipment following written guidelines.

Nice To Haves

5 years Endoscopy Tech experience

Responsibilities

Prepares and turns over the Endoscopy Room according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
Inspects and utilizes equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and TFH Policy and Procedures.
Maintains scopes and accessories according to manufacturer’s recommendations and TFH Policy and Procedures.
Coordinates equipment replacement and repairs with Endoscopy lead nurse and Materials Management.
Transports and assists in patient positioning in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
Assists physicians and registered nurses in performing endoscopy procedures.
Assists nursing in the endoscopy unit with admission, recovery, and discharge.
Attends in-service training to validate or refresh basic endoscopic procedures.
Collects specimens from physician, ensures proper specimen securement and transfer to lab.
Maintains Endoscopy Supply levels and communicates needs to Materials Management.
Assists with patient care.
Understands self-protection and operates machinery safely in the decontamination room.
Responsible for deep cleaning of Endoscopy supply bins and specified carts as per a deep cleaning schedule.
Assists in obtaining data and building reports to track quality metrics.
Assists in the training of other Endoscopy Techs and nurses.
Available to work standby.
Seeks guidance and direction in the performance of responsibilities and duties.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as may be assigned.