Endoscopy Technician II - Per Diem, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Include, but are not limited to: Job Function: 01. Is a crucial member of the healthcare team responsible for the infection prevention of endoscope preparation critical for patient safety. By reprocessing of endoscopes, they must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to preclean, leak test, decontaminate, inspect, disinfect, transport and store endoscopes in accordance with industry standards, guidelines and regulations and manufacturer's instructions for use. Job Function: 02. Demonstrates responsibilities as an endoscopy technician by providing assistance to the nurses and physicians during procedures. Assists with all types of endoscopic procedures, including emergencies, utilizing endoscopes, accessories, and any therapeutic equipment needed for the procedure. Assist in obtaining biopsy specimens and polyps as directed by the physician and under the direct supervision of an RN. N/A for endoscope reprocessing only technicians. Job Function: 03. Maintains a professional working relationship with all members of the unit as well as the physicians. Promotes positive public relations for the hospital by establishing a good working relationship with external sources and departments. Seeks guidance from peers and management whenever needed. Receptive to change and constructive feedback. Maintains accurate records and logs related to the reprocessing scopes and QA monitoring. Properly labels specimens and records them in the specimen logbook. Specimen handling N/A for reprocessing only technicians. Job Function: 04. Observes and maintains isolation precautions; maintains standard precautions on all patients. Follows hand washing guidelines. Utilizes two patient identifiers when caring for patients. Provides and maintains safety and comfort measures for the patients- making sure the bed is in the lowest possible position, side rails up and stretchers locked. Appropriately labels and bags specimens for transport to the lab. Properly handles all dirty equipment to prevent any cross-contamination. Helps to maintain a neat and safe environment by making sure the hallways are free from clutter, the linen and endoscope storage closet is well maintained. N/A for endoscope reprocessing only technicians. Job Function: 05. Initiates and maintains a friendly, professional, courteous and respectful rapport with the patients. Responds to patients/family needs in a timely manner. Follows HIPPA guidelines to ensure patient confidentiality. Consistently respects the patients right for privacy and dignity, is aware of and participates in the endoscopy unit initiative to improve the Pres-Ganey scores. Job Function: 06. Enhances the attitude and teamwork of the unit to help to facilitate a positive work environment. Works as a team member by accepting assignments without hesitation and demonstrating flexibility in response to the needs of the unit. Helps to facilitate the normal working of the unit during periods of emergencies. Seeks approval of reprioritization of more complex events before deviating from the original assignment. Job Function: 07. Professional Practice Responsibilities- Maintains the skill level needed for an Endoscopy technician by completing all the yearly unit and hospital-based competencies and annual mandatory training. Demonstrates and pursues personal and professional growth to anticipate the changes in the unit by seeking out and attending in services/seminars to promote continual learning and growth. Attends staff meetings regularly. Follows HR policies, such as reporting to work on time, wears identification badge, respects the time allotted for lunch and breaks. Participates in the orientation and training of new employees. Adheres to PRIDE values. Job Function: 08. Demonstrates responsibility as an Endoscopy Tech by following the daily schedule to ensure the proper type of endoscope is available for the Physician. Sets up the procedure room prior to the case, properly tests the scope before the case. Can troubleshoot equipment and is aware of the procedure in reporting malfunctioning equipment. Efficiently turns the room over between cases, including the proper pre-cleaning of the scopes. N/A for endoscope reprocessing only technicians. Stocking of rooms with necessary supplies at the end of the day and prepares procedure rooms for the following day.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required and/or GED.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
2+ years in ENDO technician and or central sterile reprocessing preferred
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Basic Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

Infection prevention of endoscope preparation.
Precleaning, leak testing, decontaminating, inspecting, disinfecting, transporting and storing endoscopes.
Assisting nurses and physicians during procedures.
Assisting with all types of endoscopic procedures, including emergencies, utilizing endoscopes, accessories, and any therapeutic equipment needed for the procedure.
Obtaining biopsy specimens and polyps as directed by the physician and under the direct supervision of an RN.
Maintaining a professional working relationship with all members of the unit as well as the physicians.
Promoting positive public relations for the hospital.
Maintaining accurate records and logs related to the reprocessing scopes and QA monitoring.
Properly labeling specimens and records them in the specimen logbook.
Observing and maintaining isolation precautions and standard precautions.
Following hand washing guidelines.
Utilizing two patient identifiers when caring for patients.
Providing and maintaining safety and comfort measures for the patients.
Properly handling all dirty equipment to prevent any cross-contamination.
Maintaining a neat and safe environment.
Initiating and maintaining a friendly, professional, courteous and respectful rapport with the patients.
Responding to patients/family needs in a timely manner.
Following HIPPA guidelines to ensure patient confidentiality.
Respecting the patients right for privacy and dignity.
Enhancing the attitude and teamwork of the unit.
Working as a team member by accepting assignments without hesitation and demonstrating flexibility.
Facilitating the normal working of the unit during periods of emergencies.
Maintaining the skill level needed for an Endoscopy technician by completing all yearly competencies and training.
Pursuing personal and professional growth.
Attending staff meetings regularly.
Following HR policies.
Participating in the orientation and training of new employees.
Adhering to PRIDE values.
Following the daily schedule to ensure the proper type of endoscope is available for the Physician.
Setting up the procedure room prior to the case, properly tests the scope before the case.
Troubleshooting equipment and is aware of the procedure in reporting malfunctioning equipment.
Efficiently turning the room over between cases, including the proper pre-cleaning of the scopes.
Stocking of rooms with necessary supplies and prepares procedure rooms for the following day.