Endoscopy Technician

AMSURG

113d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Endoscopy/GI Tech at The Endoscopy Center of Delaware, you will utilize your skills and expertise to provide care to patients. You will demonstrate proficiency in the endoscopic procedure space. The primary role is to work scope room, cleaning scopes, processing scopes, setting up and breaking down the room, processing specimens on manifest. Helping with stocking and deliveries of department supplies including specialty supplies. The Endoscopy Center of Delaware is an outpatient endoscopic facility specializing in colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy. We currently 4 rooms performing an average of 42 procedures a day. We are located at 1090 Old Churchmans Road, Newark, DE. Parking is FREE. AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist

Responsibilities

Work scope room, cleaning scopes, processing scopes, setting up and breaking down the room, processing specimens on manifest.
Helping with stocking and deliveries of department supplies including specialty supplies.
Assists physician during endoscopy procedure if needed.
Handles patient specimens per policy.
Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested.
Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable).
After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day.
Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure.
Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for instruments and/or equipment.
Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite between cases and daily terminal cleaning.
Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.
Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs.
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct.
Complies with center policies and procedures.
Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant.
Provides a safe environment for the patient.
Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command.
Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job.
Promotes patient and physician satisfaction.
Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite.
Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE).
Observes universal precautions.
Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Attends all required education.