Sr. Endoscopy Technician Per Diem, Variable Shift
Adventist Health•Los Angeles, CA
•$28 - $37•Onsite
About The Position
Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab, under the direction of registered nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work, as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients. Works under minimal supervision. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Two years' gastroenterology/operating room experience: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes.
- Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set-up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes.
- Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring.
- Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination.
- Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures.
- Complies with Universal Protocol and National Patient Safety Goals.
- Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting.
- Transports patients between departments.
- Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses.
- Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization’s customer service program.
- Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks.
- Obtains equipment, supplies and linen for endoscopy cases, as needed.
- Collects data for performance improvement.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
