Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Suite - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician provides high-quality care to assigned patients in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The technician collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff. The role supports patients of all age groups in the Robert Packer Hospital Endoscopy Suite and patients age 18 or older in the Guthrie Endoscopy Center. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining endoscopes and equipment and providing technical assistance to physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies. The technician maintains clinical knowledge and skills through continuing education, in-services, and self-study. The position works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The technician may work in either the RPH Endoscopy Center or the hospital suite as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; 10 or more years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician may be considered in lieu of education.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care experience and/or Endoscopy experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, maintaining respect, consideration, confidentiality, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
Prioritize patient needs and safety; assist with tasks such as cleaning stretchers, helping patients dress or undress, offering post-procedure drinks, and taking vital signs.
Report observed changes in patients’ appearance or vital signs to the nurse, seek assistance with unfamiliar tasks, and recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate action.
Discontinue IV catheters in accordance with Endoscopy Center standards.
As assigned, independently care for and maintain endoscopes; understand their basic anatomy and use and maintain equipment, supplies, and instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and department guidelines.
Examine and troubleshoot endoscopes, arrange repairs when needed, and maintain accurate and complete records of equipment used during procedures.
Preclean, gross clean, high-level disinfect, and sterilize equipment according to industry standards; use handwashing practices to prevent disease transmission and infection.
Use downtime to assist other areas, including endoscope care, patient preparation and recovery, procedures, discharges, stocking supplies, disinfecting and preparing stretchers, and emptying laundry bags.
After appropriate education and training, assist physicians under their direct supervision with procedures, including manipulating polypectomy snares, biopsy forceps, and other accessories, and supporting, lifting, or applying pressure to a patient’s abdomen as directed.
Perform high-level disinfection based on departmental equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.