Endoscopy Tech, 40hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Marlborough, MA

1d•$21 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Performs a wide variety of duties in the Endoscopy Unit. Assists clinical staff with procedures and assists in maintaining inventory and cleanliness of Endoscopy Unit. Assists the Professional Nurse in ensuring the maintenance of principles and practices of endoscopic processes within the Endoscopy Unit.

Requirements

BLS Certification required
SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
High School Graduate
Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care-related education required
Must have at least 2 years of experience working in a health care patient care support position with some direct patient care / clinical responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling
Knowledge of basic computer usage
Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in clear and concise English and to communicate effectively with patients, staff and families, both verbally and in writing
Normal clerical dexterity.
Typing skills and basic medical terminology
Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity
Excellent verbal communication skills OR equivalent combination of the above

Nice To Haves

EMT or Critical Care Tech Preferred
Associates Degree in health care field preferred
Previous Endoscopy Unit experience preferred

Responsibilities

Inventory supplies in each designated area and order supplies according to PAR levels, including an end of the day review and inventory.
Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
Reprocess endoscopes using the scope washer and document cycle results.
Applies knowledge of procedures by using and operating the correct equipment on a daily basis based on scheduled cases.
Sets up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (i.e. SCU, OR, ED).
Formulate and maintain generic and physicians preference lists according procedure by supplies and equipment.
Maintain procedure set up according to designated procedure preference and/or physician lists.
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists the physician during endoscopic procedures and assists in the maintenance of supplies, equipment and maintains cleanliness of the Endoscopy unit a. Using the principles of asepsis, prepares instruments, supplies and endoscopes for the procedure b. Assists in properly positioning patients c. Provides appropriate instrumentation and supplies to the physician during procedures d. Cleans and restocks the endoscopy unit according to departmental protocols e. Washes and assembles instruments and supplies according to departmental protocols.
Transports patients to and from the Endoscopy unit.
Assists, as needed, in performing clerical duties on the unit.
Assists the Manager in performing other duties as may be appropriate.