Endoscopy Technician - NE

CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY•Columbia, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB TITLE: ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF NURSING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians 2. Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems 3. Communicate clearly and proficiently 4. Ability to multi-task 5. Ability to stand for long periods and ability to walk 6. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities 7. Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities 8. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs 9. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems 10. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills REQUIREMENTS: 1. High school diploma or GED certification 2. Good communication skills 3. CPR certification 4. Strong ethical and moral character references DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. Duties Inspects and confirms that instruments work properly Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed procedure room procedures Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays Correctly uses, cares for and cleans instruments, supplies and equipment, using high level disinfectants per policy and according to Manufacturer’s Instructions. Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician Assists the physician in the procedure room according to established guidelines Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and communicates with all members of the medical team Provides comfort, reassurance to patient and maintains patient’s privacy and dignity L. Explains procedures and care to the patient M. Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordingly N. Performs with competence in emergency situations O. Ability to check in patients if receptionist is absent P. Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure Q. Maintains up to date/accurate records for reprocessing equipment per regulatory guidelines R. Participates in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention Committee projects. II. Job Quality Requirements A. Accuracy B. Attention to detail C. Timeliness D. Organization E. Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks III. Dependability A. Attendance B. Punctuality C. Ability to follow instructions D. Ability to meet deadlines IV. Communication A. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers B. Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner C. Conducts self as a positive role model and team member D. Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality E. Documents completely and accurately in procedure room V. Regulatory & Safety Compliance Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification
Good communication skills
CPR certification
Strong ethical and moral character references
Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems
Communicate clearly and proficiently
Ability to multi-task
Ability to stand for long periods and ability to walk
Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities
Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities
Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills

Responsibilities

Inspects and confirms that instruments work properly
Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed procedure room procedures
Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
Correctly uses, cares for and cleans instruments, supplies and equipment, using high level disinfectants per policy and according to Manufacturer’s Instructions.
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
Assists the physician in the procedure room according to established guidelines
Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting
Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and communicates with all members of the medical team
Provides comfort, reassurance to patient and maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
Explains procedures and care to the patient
Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordingly
Performs with competence in emergency situations
Ability to check in patients if receptionist is absent
Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
Maintains up to date/accurate records for reprocessing equipment per regulatory guidelines
Participates in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention Committee projects.
Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA and HIPAA regulations