Endoscopy Tech - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

90d

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician performs competent inspection and reprocessing of all re-usable department supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with organization policy and procedures. The Endoscopy Technician I demonstrates knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for reprocessing and ensures that all re-usable supplies, instruments, and equipment are processed, tracked, and stored in accordance with organization policy and procedure.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• Six months of previous Endoscope reprocessing experience (preferred)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred)
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation as required.
• Ability and willingness to float throughout markets as directed.
• Inform supervisory of supply, instrument, and equipment concerns.
• Analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with supervisor and teammates
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates disinfection principles to correctly leak test, manually clean, validate cleaning and disinfect all re-usable endoscopy supplies, instruments, and equipment in strict accordance with the organization policy and procedure.
• Inspects supplies, instruments, and equipment for cleanliness and functionality.
• Operates Automated Endoscopic Reprocessors (AER) and other reprocessing equipment according to organization policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates accurate documentation of process, tracking and logs as required.
• Demonstrates infection control practices with personal protective equipment, hand washing, aseptic techniques cleaning and disinfection of all instruments and equipment according to organization policy and procedure.
• Monitoring channel check process on specialty scopes to ensure appropriate pre-cleaning and reprocessing is occurring for patient safety.
• Promote organizational behavioral based expectations and supports organizations efforts to exceed Key Performance Indicator goals.
• Strives to provide quality patient care that demonstrates stewardship and management of valuable organization and human resources.
• Prioritizes tasks/assignments based on department need and skill level while assuming full accountability.
• Participates and encourages teammates in meeting patient care delivery and in restocking, cleaning, and organizing patient care areas.
• Ensures physical preparation of the supply, instrument and equipment rooms by maintaining a constant state of readiness.
• Performs related duties such as log documentation, filing, photocopying and other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to unit performance improvement and/or quality improvement activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED