Endoscopy Tech - Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island

SCA Health•Terryville, NY

About The Position

SCA Health is hiring an Endoscopy Technician for Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island. The role assists during endoscopy procedures and supports safe, effective patient care in accordance with facility policies, procedures, manufacturer instructions, and applicable standards of practice. The technician prepares supplies, equipment, instruments, and the sterile field; provides instruments and supplies to the endoscopist; maintains and troubleshoots endoscopy equipment; and helps clean and prepare procedure rooms and equipment between patients. The Endoscopy Technician works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, supports patient rights, privacy, dignity, and safety, and contributes to quality improvement, team meetings, training, and safety huddles. The position also includes maintaining required competencies, pursuing professional growth, and carrying out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a BCLS course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a GI Technician.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
Assist during endoscopy procedures and protect patients from injury and infection.
Operate equipment and machinery safely, report unsafe situations, and speak up about safety concerns.
Handle specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
Use standard precautions, including personal protective equipment.
Perform interventions to maintain wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
Protect patients’ rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
Comply with Universal Protocol and facility site-validation and time-out policies.
Assemble supplies and equipment and prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments for procedures.
Provide instruments and supplies to the endoscopist and maintain an organized sterile field.
Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes and provide accurate, concise, pertinent hand-off reports.
Maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order, and troubleshoot and recognize malfunctions.
Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for processing and transport them to decontamination areas.
Ensure scopes are prepared for use according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and other stakeholders, and participate in multidisciplinary patient-care planning.
Assist with post-procedure room cleaning and prepare the room for subsequent patients.
Participate in quality review and performance-improvement projects and the performance-appraisal process.
Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
Maintain required competencies and pursue professional growth.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.