Endoscopy Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Peabody, MA

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Endoscopy Technician performs basic patient care duties, including cleaning and preparation for the department, and assists physicians and RNs with endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy suites. The role also includes patient transport, equipment and supply preparation, infection-control practices, safety interventions, documentation, and participation in quality improvement and mandatory education. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
No licensure, certification, or registration required.
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse and complete assigned patient-care responsibilities in accordance with the Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
Reprocess endoscopes according to infection-control requirements and Lahey Clinic guidelines.
Ensure endoscope equipment is working properly and keep accurate documentation of equipment and supply cleaning and testing.
Clean Endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepare them promptly for the next procedure.
Assist physicians and RNs during endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, polypectomy, biopsies, PEG placement, ERCP, and EUS.
Properly operate and handle equipment during endoscopic procedures.
Handle specimens according to policy.
Stock the Pyxis Patient Station as needed and directed.
Report equipment problems to the Lead Endoscopy Technician or management team.
Prepare the travel cart for procedures in MICU/SICU areas.
Perform basic nursing assistant duties, including taking vital signs, applying bedside cardiac monitoring, and discontinuing telemetry leads as directed by an RN.
Report unusual patient observations or reactions to the assigned nurse or charge nurse.
Support a culture of safety and carry out safety interventions for patients, including basic and high-risk interventions under RN direction as outlined in the Falls Risk Policy.
Follow applicable infection-control policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, isolation protocol, and cleaning patient-care devices and equipment.
Assist with transporting patients.
Order supplies from Pharmacy in response to emergency requests.
Incorporate Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities and comply with clinic policies and departmental behavioral expectations.
Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients and adhere to Customer Service standards.
Demonstrate understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality-improvement activities and successfully complete Mandatory Education.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of patient care.
Perform other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.