Endoscopy Tech
Tahoe Forest Health System•Truckee, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Facilitates quality patient care and assists professional and/or nursing staff in performing nursing procedures. Responsible for pre-cleaning, routine care and maintenance of scopes and equipment used in Endoscopy Unit.
Requirements
- 6 months to one year of relevant experience
- 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
- Previous experience in a clinical healthcare setting
- Ability to operate endoscopy equipment
- Ability to operate computerized sterilization equipment following written guidelines
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of previous experience as an Endoscopy Tech
- Endoscopy Tech Certification
- EMT/ Nurse Assistant certification or 1+ years of equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Prepares 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.
- 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 and ensure proper specimen securement.
- Maintains Endoscopy Supply levels.
- Assists with Endoscopy Room turnovers.
- Assists with patient care.
- Seeks guidance and direction in the performance of responsibilities and duties.
- 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.
- Available to work standby.
- Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
- Complies with System policies and procedures.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
