Endoscopy Technician

Brown Medicine • Newport Beach, CA

63d • $21 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform direct and indirect nursing care services to assist the physicians and RN's to provide holistic, unbiased care for patients of all age groups in the Endoscopy Department. Prepares and maintains endoscopy suites (including endoscopes) before, during and after procedures. Floats to other areas of Surgical Services to perform nursing assistant, supply processing and other duties, as needed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Basic computer data entry skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant registration preferred.
• Sterile supply processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the physician with specimen capture and retrieval
• Assisting the physician throughout the procedures, by passing the scope, introducing various accessories into the endoscope, and other duties as needed.
• Preparing all equipment for specific endoscopic procedures, with knowledge of specialty supplies and equipment.
• Preparing the topical anesthetics for use during the procedure, under the supervision of the MD and/or RN.
• Assisting with positioning the patient, as needed, during the procedure.
• Identification of various endoscopes and knowledge of their function
• Endoscopic monitors, insulfators, light sources and computer components in the endoscopy suite.
• Computer data entry
• Knowledge of accessory equipment, including but not limited to: Biopsy and basket forceps, Snares, Probe cautery, ERCP catheters and stents, Dilators, Sclerotherapy needles, Banding equipment
• Knowledge and skill in cleaning, disinfecting and general care of endoscopic equipment, including but not limited to: Safe utilization of appropriate detergents and disinfectants, Disassembles, leak tests, manually decontaminates, disinfects and reassembles endoscopes, Operates Custom Ultrasonic Systems and Steris I for disinfection and sterilization, Operates equipment and supplies within the endoscopy suite, Identifies damaged endoscopes and/or other equipment, notifies Endoscopy Nurse and/or OR Lead Clinical Nurse, prepares appropriate paperwork and returns the scope to the manufacturer for repair and/or exchange.
• Knowledge of principles of sterility, disinfection and contamination.
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate infection control practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization indicators, product expiration dates, and other product quality indicators.
• Inventories supplies in the endoscopy suites
• Orders supplies in a cost-efficient manner
• Rotates supplies on unit so that those with an early expiration date are used first
• Stocks all areas with supplies as directed by leadership
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, physicians, and other surgical services staff.
• Performs daily inspection of available endoscopes for expiration dates on processing and reprocesses as indicated.
• Empties trash and laundry
• Wipes down surfaces in with appropriate disinfectant
• Restocks room with needed supplies
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Cross-covers the Surgical Services reception desk as needed.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Maintains a positive, professional relationship with peers, patients, patient families/care-givers and other colleagues.
• Participates in community activities.

Benefits

• Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED