Endoscopy Technician PD

Brown Health Medical Group•East Providence, RI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Staff Nurse, the Endoscopy Technician provides direct patient care to endoscopy patients. This role involves assisting the endoscopy team with patient positioning, procedures, preparing and cleaning instruments, and restocking supplies. Brown University Health employees are expected to embody the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their daily interactions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certification in Basic Life Support required.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.

Nice To Haves

Current RI registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant or experience as an Endoscopy, Surgical or other relevant technical role preferred.
Completion of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. (SGNA) Program also preferred.
GI Technical Specialist certification expected to be completed within one year of date of hire.
Six months' related experience in an outpatient procedural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Staff Nurse with all aspects of the nursing process, including data collection, following the nursing management plan, and monitoring patient response to interventions.
Prepares the Endoscopy room with all anticipated supplies, instruments, and equipment in a timely manner.
Assists with endoscopy procedures by anticipating physician needs, passing instruments, removing polyps, obtaining specimens and biopsies, and operating equipment for bleeding control and dilation procedures.
Maintains strict aseptic technique and a safe environment for patients and staff.
Checks all equipment and instruments for proper functioning before each procedure.
Demonstrates competence in the care and handling of specimens according to procedure.
Sets up the cleaning room and performs high-level disinfection to clean and disinfect endoscopes and accessories according to established instructions and aseptic techniques.
Performs basic maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots minor problems, referring complex repairs to appropriate sources.
Tests disinfecting solutions daily to ensure effectiveness and adjusts as necessary.
Prepares and maintains equipment information for regulatory readiness.
Assists in obtaining vital signs, performing point-of-care testing, ambulation, patient positioning, and pre/post-procedure care.
Cleans and prepares the room between cases and after the last case, restocking as needed.
Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment for sterilization.
Maintains cleanliness of the work area, including the refrigerator.
Assists in the transport of patients to and from Endoscopy.
Performs designated treatments under supervision according to Nursing Department policy and procedure.
Assists in the overall function of the Endoscopy unit under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
Ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Prepares and maintains records and reports related to activities such as equipment use, repairs, sterilization, and solution testing.
Participates in hospital/department quality improvement activities.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as required.