Posted 1mo ago

Endoscopy Technician

@ AMSURG
Cary, North Carolina, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Assist during endoscopy procedures, Prepare endoscopy suite and equipment, Maintain instrument sterility and disinfection
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or equivalent; BLS certification; 1 year endoscopy experience preferred.
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Job Description
      
 POSITION SUMMARY:     
 Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center, in     
 accordance with established procedures.  Functions cooperatively with physicians and team members exhibiting     
 teamwork characteristics.  May be responsible for ensuring proper care and use of instruments and equipment.     
 May transport patients to and from procedure room.  Assists with cleanliness of procedure room area and     
 assists with room turnover.     
      
 QUALIFICATIONS:     
High school Diploma or equivalent     
BLS certification     
One (1) year experience as an endoscopy technologist (preferred)     
      
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     
Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician     
Assists physician during endoscopy procedure     
Handles patient specimens per policy     
Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested     
Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)     
After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day     
Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of      
 patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning      
 equipment, supplies, and instruments     
Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments     
 and supplies according to policy and procedure     
Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for     
 instruments and/or equipment     
Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite      
 between cases and daily terminal cleaning     
Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies     
Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs     
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct     
Complies with center policies and procedures     
Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant     
Provides a safe environment for the patient     
Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command     
Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job     
Promotes patient and physician satisfaction     
Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite     
Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)     
Observes universal precautions     
Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person     
Regular and predictable attendance     
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned     
Attends all required education     
      
 Teamwork     
Works collaboratively with healthcare team     
Exhibits high level of integrity     
Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required     
Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required     
      
 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:     
 Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions,      
 decimals, and percentages.     
      
 LANGUAGE SKILLS:     
 Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required.  Ability      
 to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use.  Ability to effectively     
 present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees,      
 clients, vendors, and the general public.     
      
 REASONING ABILITY:     
Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment     
Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details     
Ability to use initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making     
Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers,      
 co-workers, patients, and the general public     
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms     
Ability to recognize issues and communicate to Registered Nurse/Center Leader      
      
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:     
Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day     
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight     
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously      
 without "giving out" or fatiguing     
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your      
 whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or      
 transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment     
Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one      
 position     
Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright      
Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath     
Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears     
Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and     
 ability to adjust focus     
      
 WORK ENVIRONMENT:     
Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs     
The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased     
 lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some      
 OR/Procedure rooms     
Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts     
Noise level is usually quiet to moderate     
May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and      
 cleaning solutions     
Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate     
 reaching, pulling, pushing     
Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers