Endoscopy Technician (Ambulatory Surgery Center)

University of Minnesota Physicians•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician is an integral part of the GI team within the Endoscopy department who under the guidance and direction of the nursing team accomplishes a variety of delegated nursing assistive tasks such as equipment and supply set-up, assisting with collection of specimens, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and scopes, exam room prep and clean-up including the documentation of cleaning and disinfection processes. They will complete direct patient care duties to ensure optimal patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. Endoscopy Technicians will monitor patients in local procedures and assist Registered Nurses in the admitting process by obtaining and documenting vital signs and admission information in electronic health record. Completes direct patient care duties to ensure optimal patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience during the admission and discharge process. Assists patients with nutrition, ambulation, clothing, and toileting before and after procedures. Ranked #1 in the state of Minnesota, our Ambulatory Surgery Center serves as a catalyst for the expansion of our extraordinary patient care and innovative research. Patient needs and the principles of access, innovation and cost-effective care have been incorporated at every level. Our Ambulatory Surgery Center strives for a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment where employees are able to find career growth as well as work-life balance.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
One+ year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital or surgical center
Ability to perform routine duties accurately with minimal supervision.
Prompt and dependable.

Responsibilities

Completes tasks as delegate by RN with defined role functions and competencies.
Assist with the implementation of the established plan of care, as delegated, and assist the physician and nurse before, during and after the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, handling of devices used during procedures including forceps, snares, tomes, baskets and balloons under the guidance of the procedure physician.
Reprocesses and maintains equipment according to standards of infection prevention. policies/procedures and manufacturers’ instructions.
Provides and maintains a healthy and safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and standards set forth by professional organization and institutional policies
Maintains knowledge of current practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.
Participates in performance improvement activities as directed, collaborates with the care team to ensure quality and continuity of care.