Endoscopy Technician I - FT

UMC Health System

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs pre-operative tasks such as room preparation, equipment testing and case set-ups. Performs inter-operative duties anticipating needs of procedure physician or nurse, collecting specimens and documentation and obtaining/providing reports. Assists with room turnover including returning supplies, instruments and equipment to correct locations and checking stock each shift. This role requires close interaction with other ancillary departments to facilitate a quality multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The position involves direct interaction with patients and their families. The work environment is a well-lighted, ventilated building with high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals used in sterilizing scopes and instruments. Hours of duty may be irregular, covering various shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Prior clinical experience in caring for patients required
BLS requirement
Knows clinical standards and practices guidelines in accordance with the applicable professional governing body.
Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.
Must be physically fit.
Works requires walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and transporting of patients.
Standing and walking is required most of the time on duty.
Adequate hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills required.
Proficient talking and hearing to converse with patients and staff members in procedure rooms.
Near visual acuity for reading of gauges and monitors.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Surgical or Cardiovascular Technician Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with room preparation
Tests operational efficiency of equipment prior to use
Sets up case in a timely and orderly manner
Maintains aseptic/sterile technique
Anticipates additional needs of the procedure physician
Scrubs procedures in his/her specialty independently
Obtains and gives report to relief person
No errors in documentation or specimen collection
Assists with room turnover
Returns instruments to decontamination room in appropriate manner
Assists in returning supplies and equipment to the correct location
Assists in checking and restocking assigned procedural suites by the end of shift
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.