Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Days (9hr shifts) - 36hrs/wk

umhealthwest•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician assists physicians during endoscopy procedures and handles and processes procedural equipment, including turnover of procedure rooms. The technician communicates and collaborates with care team members through Universal Protocol to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care, and uses information to continuously improve patient care and outcomes. The role includes preparing supplies and equipment, maintaining infection-control and aseptic practices, assisting with procedures and direct patient care, and decontaminating and sterilizing instruments. The technician also supports room and supply readiness, patient transport, inventory tasks, and departmental education and committee activities. This position is scheduled for days in nine-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with on-call and weekend requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid BCLS Certificate of Completion required within 30 days of hire; preferred at time of hire.
At least one year of procedural experience or sterile processing/decontamination experience in an endoscopy center or applicable healthcare setting.
Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor certification required within two years of hire or transfer into the position; full-time-equivalent staff are strongly preferred to obtain it within one year.
Basic typing and computer skills.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interventional procedures.
Experience in decontamination or sterile preparation.
BCLS certification at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Select and prepare procedure supplies and equipment based on the preference card and physician’s plan of care; check supplies for completeness and report unavailable items.
Seek education and consult proceduralists or departmental staff when unfamiliar with a procedure.
Ensure instruments and sets are clean, highly disinfected, or sterile, and apply asepsis, patient-safety, PPE, and infection-control practices.
Assist with direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, proceduralist, or designated lead; observe procedures and anticipate team needs and potential problems.
Assist the RN in opening supplies and maintain an organized and efficient procedural field, with proper storage of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Handle and manage endoscopic accessory equipment, including biopsy forceps, polyp snares, clips, and retrieval nets or graspers.
Take vital signs, measure patient weights, obtain ordered point-of-care tests, and document them in the electronic medical record.
Participate in the Universal Protocol and timeout process, position patients, follow specimen collection and handoff procedures, and verify specimen labeling and handling.
Handle and dispose of sharps according to policy.
Care for instruments according to manufacturer guidance and hospital policy; maintain instrument and equipment working status and report broken or missing instruments or loaner equipment needs.
Clean and sterilize instruments, maintain cleaning, disinfectant, and sterilizing equipment, and monitor and document biological results and instrument sterility or disinfection.
Participate in committees and educational opportunities and observe cost-containment practices.
Clean and restock cabinets, carts, storage areas, rooms, and bays; make beds and serve as an equipment runner for procedures, prep, and recovery.
Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher and dispose of trash, hazardous waste, and linen.
Unpack and put away supplies and assist with supply inventory and ordering.
Respond to issues and concerns in a timely manner and notify the Clinical Coordinator of physician or patient complaints.
Maintain current knowledge of departmental processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.