Endoscopy Tech - Full time- Day Shift with on-call shifts
About The Position
We are seeking a full-time Endoscopy Tech to join our team at Lowell General Hospital! Job Overview This position is responsible for assisting with endoscopic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Also responsible for equipment and supply maintenance. Hours: Full-Time 40 hours/week Shift times: 7am-4pm Monday-Friday (The role includes on-call one entire weekend Friday through Monday morning & on call for 4-5 overnight call shifts in a 7-8 week period. The holidays are on-call and staff are scheduled to work one major and one minor holiday in the year) Lowell General - Main Campus
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of operating room experience.
Responsibilities
- Properly reprocess endoscopes according to Infection control and hospital guidelines.
- Ensures equipment is in working order.
- Keeps accurate documentation for cleaning/testing of equipment and supplies.
- Cleans endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepares for next procedure.
- Operates and handles equipment properly during Endoscopic procedures.
- Properly collects, handles, labels, and transports specimens according to policy.
- Informs Clinical leader of any equipment problems.
- Performs as an assistant during endoscopic procedures.
- Escorts patients into the Procedure rooms and obtains baseline vital signs and connects patient to monitoring equipment.
- Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
- Adheres to all infection control policies and procedures including hand hygiene, isolation protocol, and cleaning of patient care devices and equipment.
- Turns over procedure rooms in a timely manner.
- Sets up daily procedure rooms with established Endoscopy protocols and physician preferences.
- Circulates regularly throughout unit to assist nurses and physicians as needed in pre, intra and post procedure.
- Under the review of the RN obtains pre-procedure data, including but not limited to; height, weight, allergies, NPO status, post-procedure ride contact and call back number.
- Restocks Endoscopy rooms and checking and cleaning equipment on a daily basis.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries & benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
- Opportunities for growth
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free on-campus parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
