Endoscopy Technician - Springfield

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

23h

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Endoscopy Technician I – Springfield Regional Medical Center Job Summary: 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)
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation as required.
• Ability and wiliness to float throughout markets as directed.
• Inform supervisory of supply, instrument, and equipment concerns
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with supervisor and teammates
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred)
• Six months of previous Endoscope reprocessing experience (preferred)

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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED