Endoscopy Technician

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A member of the patient care team, who, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurses assists in the provision of physical and emotional care to patients in accordance with hospital policy. Assists the physician and RN during endoscopic procedures, and has the responsibility of cleaning and sterilization of endoscopic equipment.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Certification of Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Annual unit specific competencies
• 10 (CEUs) annually
• Minimum 1 year of patient care or ambulatory clinical support as CNA, PCA, ACA, MA, GI tech or equivalent experience and/or minimum of 1 year of related experience in the GI scope processing.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Must be able to read instructional materials and labels.
• Ability to participate as a member of the patient care team and take directions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective skills for communication, listens effectively, and professionally communicates with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to work independently, applying knowledge to the entire scope processing procedures.
• Able to perform skills required for inventory management, decontamination, and high level disinfecting and maintenance responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of the SGNA Associate Program within 1 year
• Successful completion of the SGNA Advanced Associates Program within 2 years.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification
• Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)
• Agreeable to obtain one of the above certifications within 2 years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and turns over procedure rooms keeping up with schedule
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth by education thru attendance at seminars and in-services related to field of practice, and on hospital and unit committees.
• Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement, looking at best practices.
• Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.
• Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets (Dignity + Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, Collaboration)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED