Endoscopy Technician - Endo/Bronc - Hopewell - Full-time - Day

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

About The Position

Performs the role of GI/Bronch endoscopy technician on general endoscopy and bronchoscopy cases, providing high-quality assistance in the endoscopy suite. The technician prepares for procedures, anticipates physician needs during procedures, assists with room clean-up, and cleans and sterilizes endoscopes and bronchoscopy scopes. The position assists physicians and registered nurses with endoscopic procedures, supports patient care and safe transport, prepares and maintains procedure rooms and equipment, and handles specimens and supplies. It also includes cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment, maintaining related logs, following safety and hazardous-material procedures, and responding appropriately to patient and physician concerns. The position does not formally supervise employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of experience working in an endoscopy unit.
AHA BLS certification; non-licensed personnel must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
Knowledge of GI endoscopy procedures, including ERCP and bronchoscopy.
Six months of endoscopy training; on-the-job training with related healthcare experience is noted.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and registered nurses with endoscopic procedures as directed by the interventional endoscopist or circulating nurse.
Assist the circulating nurse with the plan of care, including patient positioning, procedure confirmation, specimen care, and room turnover.
Anticipate the endoscopist’s needs, including passing instruments and other items appropriate to the procedure.
Assist the endoscopist in operating accessory devices and instruments under direct supervision.
Establish and maintain an organized field and keep the procedure room neat and clean during procedures.
Maintain decontamination solution, scope-tracking, and scope-usage log books.
Set up equipment appropriately, handle it carefully, and take responsibility for keeping it functioning properly.
Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and instruments when they are not functioning properly.
Identify patients before transport according to Capital Health guidelines and transport them safely and comfortably while maintaining privacy.
Keep patient siderails up and brakes engaged when the patient is not being transported; assist patients to and from the bathroom as needed.
Follow clean and aseptic techniques and take corrective action and report unsafe practices, conditions, or breaks in standard technique to the nurse manager.
Clean and maintain endoscopic equipment, including high-level disinfection where appropriate.
Follow hazardous-material safety standards, including mixing decontamination solution with appropriate protective equipment, following MSDS guidance for splashes or spills, and maintaining biohazard labels.
Ensure fans and the ventilation system are functioning.
Independently set up procedure rooms and equipment for endoscopy cases according to physician preference and the planned procedure.
Obtain supplies and equipment and confirm they are in good working order before a case begins.
Restock assigned endoscopy rooms and complete assigned tasks in an organized and thorough manner.
Transport specimens as directed and dispose of trash and linen using universal precautions.
Respond appropriately to patient and physician complaints.
Maintain an effective working rapport with coworkers, physicians, patients, families, and other hospital employees.