Endoscopy Technician - Ballantyne ASC

Tryon Medical Partners•Charlotte, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician maintains the setup, equipment, and supplies for endoscopy procedures and assists with patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. The technician assists physicians with endoscopic procedures and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment. This is a full-time position supporting the GI team at the Ballantyne location, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role includes preparing and caring for instruments, supplies, and equipment according to physician preferences and procedure needs; maintaining accurate records related to mechanical, chemical, and biological processes; and following applicable infection-control and professional guidelines. The technician also follows organizational policies, participates in risk management and annual education, and performs other assigned related duties. The position requires knowledge of patient growth and development, including the skills and competencies appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served. Access to protected health information must be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the job and shared only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. Computerized access is controlled by user ID and password.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED completion.
BLS certification maintained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to read, understand, and complete written forms.
Three to six months of related experience and/or training.
Complete a TB test.
Complete the Hepatitis B vaccine and flu vaccine form; vaccination may be declined using a declination form, or prior vaccination records from another employer may be provided.
Ability to concentrate on details.
Ability to use a computer for long periods of time.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, reach, stoop, bend, push, and pull consistently.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Surgical or endoscopy technician training.
Computer skills, including knowledge of Tryon Endoscopy Center standard software.
At least six additional hours of CEUs annually in a GI field of study.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment and instrumentation and notify appropriate personnel about equipment malfunctions.
Assist physicians and RNs with endoscopy procedures.
Maintain knowledge of biological challenges to processes and accurately maintain mechanical, chemical, and biological records.
Help maintain the environment according to Infection Control, SGNA, ASGE, APIC, CDC, and AAMI guidelines.
Care for and prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment in the procedure room according to physician preferences and procedure needs.
Maintain stock rotation standards.
Attend in-service educational offerings.
Follow established rules, regulations, and policies.
Participate in the Risk Management Program by identifying and reporting adverse incidents and completing annual risk management education.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the growth, development, ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.