Endoscopy Technician - Full Time/Days

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician supports patient care and physicians during endoscopic procedures. The role provides appropriate equipment and supplies, assists nurses with procedures and patient positioning, helps maintain scopes and other equipment, and keeps procedure rooms stocked and clean. The technician follows the care plan under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, responds calmly to changes in patient needs, and works with the care team to maintain patient safety and infection control. The position also involves maintaining supply inventory, using hospital information systems and PACS, communicating equipment and supply needs, assisting with procedure setup, participating in quality improvement activities, and completing at least four hours of approved endoscopy education annually. Successful completion and maintenance of GI Technical Specialist certification through SGNA is required within six months of starting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successfully complete and maintain GI Technical Specialist certification through SGNA within six months of starting the position.
Good dexterity and ability to stand in place for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience preferred.
Experience in healthcare is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain endoscopy patient care standards in accordance with SGNA/ASGE and CMC standards and recommendations.
Anticipate patient and physician needs for procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient needs.
Participate in the care and maintenance of scopes and other equipment.
Monitor equipment, costs, PAR levels, expiration dates, and supply levels; assist with supply orders and inventory.
Provide physicians with appropriate equipment and supplies for each procedure and handle supplies and equipment properly.
Assist nurses with procedure completion and surgical procedure setup, including supporting the circulating nurse.
Assist with patient positioning, lifting, transporting, and holding patients for treatment.
Follow the plan of care efficiently under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Stock rooms, clean equipment as assigned, and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Assist other hospital units as needed.
Participate with the team in ensuring a Time Out is called before procedures begin.
Identify unit problems, seek resolutions, communicate and promote unit improvements, and participate in performance improvement activities.
Practice universal precautions and infection control, including proper cleaning and reprocessing of equipment.
Remove equipment from patient care areas when it presents a safety hazard and initiate computer-generated work orders.
Use the hospital information system to enter and retrieve patient data, communicate messages promptly, and input data into PACS.
Collaborate with the Director and Team Leader on equipment, inventory, and supply issues.
Report unit incidents appropriately, maintain accountability, support cross-training, and treat patients and others professionally and respectfully.
Complete at least four hours of approved education in endoscopy annually.