Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Days( 9hr shift ) - 36hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West•Wyoming, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the physician in endoscopy procedures, handling and processing of endoscopy procedural equipment and turnover of the procedure room(s). Communicates and collaborates with care team members via Universal Protocol to develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care to meet individualized and developmental care outcomes. Utilizes information to continuously improve patient care and practice to enhance outcomes.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid BCLS Certificate of Completion required within 30 days of hire (preferred at time of hire)
Minimum of one year of procedural experience or sterile processing/decontamination experience in an endoscopy center or applicable healthcare setting.
Basic typing and computer skills.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interventional procedures preferred.
Experience in decontamination/sterile prep preferred.
Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor certification required within two years from date of hire/transfer into this position, with full time equivalent staff strongly preferred to have within one year of hire/transfer into this position.

Responsibilities

Selects and prepares appropriate supplies and equipment for the procedure based on knowledge, the information from the preference card and the physicians’ plan of care.
Checks case supplies for completeness.
Notifies, Clinical Coordinator and/or Specialty Services Manager of any supply or instrument unavailable.
Seeks educational opportunities and confers with Proceduralist and other departmental staff if unfamiliar with the procedure.
Assures instruments and sets are clean, highly disinfected and/or sterile for procedures.
Has clear understanding of and ability to apply principles of asepsis and patient safety.
Sets up procedural field including appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for team.
Utilizes appropriate infection control technique for any necessary draping of the field.
Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under direction of the Registered Nurse, Proceduralist, and/or designated lead.
Observes procedure closely and anticipates the need of the team.
Anticipates and recognizes special problems as they arise.
Assists the RN in opening supplies.
Maintains organized and efficient procedure field.
Maintains proper storage of supplies, instruments and equipment.
Handles and manages procedural accessory equipment, including control of the “handle end” of endoscopic biopsy forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, and retrieval nets/graspers.
Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient requirements as directed by the physician; uses medical equipment in accordance with standards; demonstrates continued competence in all facets of endoscopy procedures.
Takes vital signs, measures patient weights, obtains any ordered POCTs and documents these in the EMR.
Participates in the Universal Protocol/Timeout process.
Properly positions patients pre- and intra-procedure.
Follows specimen collection and handoff procedures.
Verifies specimen is labeled and handled correctly.
Handles and disposes of sharps according to policy.
Handles and cares for instruments as indicated by the manufacturer and hospital policy.
Maintains working status of instruments and equipment; ascertains that broken and/or missing instruments are properly repaired or replaced; notifies Clinical Coordinator if loaner equipment is needed.
Cleans and sterilizes all instruments in accordance with policies and procedures.
Cleans and maintains all cleaning, disinfectant and sterilizing equipment.
Monitors biological and documents results.
Assures sterility/high disinfection of all instruments notifying Clinical Coordinator and/or Specialty Services Manager.
Participates in committees and educational opportunities.
Observes cost containment practices.
Assists in cleaning and restocking cabinets, carts and storage areas.
Makes beds, cleans rooms/bays, serves as runners for equipment for procedure, prep, and recovery.
Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
Disposes of trash, hazardous waste, and linen.
Unpacks and puts away all supplies.
Assists in supply inventory and ordering processes.
Observes cost containment practices.
Addresses and responds to issues and concerns in a timely manner; will notify Clinical Coordinator of any physician or patient complaints.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.