Endoscopy Technician

Brown Medicine•Fall River, MA

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the RN, the endoscopy technician is responsible for assisting with the care and safety of the patient in the endoscopy suite. Other duties include assisting physician with endoscopy procedure and processing of endoscopy equipment. The endoscopy technician is responsible for performing a range of support activities that contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative, endoscopy and CSD areas. Work involves inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, high level disinfection, sterilization, reassembling, and maintaining operating room and endoscopy instrumentation/equipment. The endoscopy technician performs in between case cleaning and terminal cleaning. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Requirements

1 - 5 years preferred
Ability to assist physician in all endoscopic procedures
Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers
Knowledge of Spauling Classification
Knowledge of Universal Protocol
Knowledge of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices
Knowledge of AAMI Guidelines
Knowledge of ASGE Guidelines
Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room/endoscopy suite
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise good judgement and is self-motivated
Excellent communication and organizational skills
on-the-job training will be provided to establish knowledge base
High School Diploma or GED
CRCST preferred, BLS required

Responsibilities

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
Assists physician with endoscopy procedure
Cleaning of endoscopes: High level disinfection
Performs disinfection and sterilization of instrumentation in the central service department
Processes all instruments for the operating room according to manufucterer's recommendations
Updates and maintains IFU's related to endoscopy/operating room equipment and instrumentation
Performs specimen handling in the endoscopy suite
Performs documentation and logs related to sterilization including temperature and humidity logs, eye wash log, and instrument/equipment repair log
Assists with transporting and positioning of patients
Performs other duties as assigned