Endoscopy Technician - Per Diem - Days

Nevada System of Higher Education•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Endoscopy Technician position at Northwest Community Hospital Surgical Center in Arlington Heights, IL, involves providing equipment, specimen handling, and other technical support to assist physicians in performing general endoscopy procedures. The technician is responsible for room setup prior to procedures and cleanup afterward, working under the direction and supervision of an MD or RN. The role is with Endeavor Health, a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving over 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Endeavor Health comprises more than 25,000 team members and over 6,000 physicians, operating across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals, all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. The organization is committed to fostering professional growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of four years of High School.
Current CPR certification required.
Minimum of six months experience working in a patient care setting required.

Nice To Haves

CNA, EMT, MA or Surgical Tech or current enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides equipment, specimen handling, and other technical support to assist the physicians in performing general endoscopy procedures.
Responsible for room set up prior to procedures and clean up following procedures.
Works under the direction and supervision of the MD or RN.
Assists the physician in the performance of patient general endoscopic procedures according to established standards.
Works alongside the physician provides all appropriate supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
Follows physician’s instructions for performing all required patient diagnostic procedures utilizing appropriate instrumentation.
Obtains various specimens from patients.
Safely handles, documents, and places specimens in appropriate containers/solutions per standards.
Verifies required pictures have been taken by physician.
Sets up procedure room; identifies and selects the equipment, supplies, and instrumentation required for each procedure based on awareness of the room environment, the needs of the patient and physician, and the nature of the procedure to be performed.
Inputs appropriate patient data in endoscopic information system.
Cleans procedure room upon the completion of procedures; performs gross decontamination of instruments; transports instrumentation to the proper decontamination room; wipes down counters and other work areas according to proper ascetic procedures.
Transports medications, which are not controlled substances.
Properly cares for and handles instruments and equipment; uses and maintains instrument and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Inspects and cares for instrumentation and equipment to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
Charts instrument and equipment maintenance records and sends damaged equipment out for repair.
Draws up medications and labels syringes under the supervision of the MD or RN.
Assists in procedure room turnover ensuring accurate identification of patient.
Transports patient to correct procedure room and from various areas of the hospital.
Assists in the lifting and/or transferring of patients to and from exam tables, wheelchairs, carts, and beds.
Assists anesthesiologist with obtaining necessary supplies to manage patient airway.
Responsible for intraoperative documentation into EPIC which includes documenting in and out times of intraoperative staff, recording event times and supplies used.
Performs the duties of the Patient Care Tech as required.
Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.