Endoscopy Technician Full Time, Day shift, AHGL

Adventist Health•Glendale, CA

12h

About The Position

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905. 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

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.