Endoscopy Technician Per Diem, Variable shift

Adventist Health • Portland, OR

7h

About The Position

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland
has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In
partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical
offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of
award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding
areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving
the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the
Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon
coast.

Job Summary:

Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab, under the direction of registered
nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work,
as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in Gastroenterology (GI) Lab/Operating Room: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes. Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set-up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes. Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring.
• Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination. Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting. Demonstrates proper techniques when using ultrasonic washers, changing solutions and quality testing.
• Transports patients between departments. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses. Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization's customer service program.
• Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks.
• Collects data for performance improvement.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED