Endoscopy Technician - Fill Time/Days

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

3d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician supports patient care and endoscopy procedures under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. The technician anticipates patient and physician needs, provides appropriate equipment and supplies, assists with procedure setup and completion, and responds calmly and efficiently to changes in the plan of care. The role also includes patient positioning and assistance with lifting, transporting, and holding patients for treatment. The technician participates in the care, maintenance, cleaning, and reprocessing of scopes and other equipment; monitors inventory, supply levels, expiration dates, and PAR levels; and helps maintain clean, safe, stocked patient-care areas. Responsibilities also include accurate use of the hospital information system and PACS, communication with the care team, support for quality and performance-improvement activities, and adherence to privacy, safety, and infection-control practices. The position is onsite. High school diploma or GED is required, and the GI Technical Specialist certification through SGNA must be successfully completed and maintained within six months of starting. Training is available; prior experience is preferred.

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.
Prior experience is preferred; the employer is willing to train.

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 during procedures.
Participate in the care and maintenance of scopes and other equipment, including proper cleaning, reprocessing, and infection-control practices.
Monitor equipment and supplies, including costs, PAR levels, expiration dates, and inventory; assist with supply orders and maintaining supply levels.
Provide physicians with appropriate equipment and supplies for each procedure and assist nurses with procedure completion and surgical setup.
Handle supplies and equipment properly and assist with patient positioning, lifting, transporting, and holding for treatment.
Follow the plan of care efficiently under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, including adapting calmly to variations in the plan.
Help on other hospital units as needed and maintain patient environments by stocking rooms and cleaning equipment as assigned.
Complete at least four hours of approved endoscopy education annually.
Participate with the team in ensuring a Time Out is called before procedures begin.
Organize work to meet patient and unit needs within the shift and as necessary beyond it.
Identify unit problems, seek resolutions, communicate and promote improvements, complete assignments, and participate in performance-improvement activities and quality-data collection.
Anticipate and address safety hazards, remove equipment from patient-care areas when needed, and initiate computer-generated work orders.
Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff; use universal precautions and infection-control techniques.
Use the hospital information system to enter and retrieve patient data accurately and input data into PACS.
Communicate messages promptly and collaborate with the Director and Team Leader regarding equipment, inventory, and supply issues.
Report unit incidents appropriately and maintain accountability for actions and adherence to guidelines.
Treat patients, visitors, and staff respectfully; protect privacy and confidentiality; maintain a professional image and use the telephone professionally.
Listen to concerns and act promptly, anticipating service and information needs.