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Job Description:
DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title
Endoscopy Technician
Grade
10
Job Code
7052
Date
1/99
Department
GI Endoscopy
Cost Center
6253
Status
Non-Exempt
Review Date
4/08,5/11,1/13, 1/15, 6/17, 5/19, 1/21,3/23
The duties and responsibilities of this position involve assisting RN's and physicians with procedures and
routine medical service tasks necessary for patient care, stocking supplies, and cleaning and maintaining
endoscopes and other equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting patients to stretchers,
instructing them on where to store belongings and changing into gowns. The GI Tech may also help give
patient nourishments with RN's direction. Communicates patient and physician requests promptly to the
nursing staff, maintaining equipment, and participation in procedures, and efficiently operating the hospital
information system.
accommodations.
specialty equipment, instruments functions and special handling. Keep supplies stocked when deliveries
are made to Endoscopy Unit (includes setting up clean scopes in Bin with kits).
guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.
4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals.
5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards.
III. JOB CRITERIA AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
a. Assists physicians with endoscopic procedures as well as patient care duties and documentation
under direction of an RN in order to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient population
served in the endoscopy unit.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in decontamination and processing of endoscopy
specialty equipment, instruments functions and special handling.
and communication with biomedical engineering and plant operations.
3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based
guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.
a. Monitors environment to adhere to SGNA standards and Doylestown Hospital standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and personal safety to avoid contact with hazardous
compounds and potentially harmful body fluids.
Demonstrates patient utilizing recommended two identifiers, i.e. name and birthdate.
Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards in performance of their
duties with integrity and to comply with all applicable laws in manner that excludes considerations of
personal advantage or gain.
Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals.
a. Exhibits positive team relationship skills and contributes to create a cohesive and productive
environment.
5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards
** THIS FORM IS STANDARD FOR ALL DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATES**
Corporate Compliance / HIPAA / Behavioral Standards
Corporate Compliance/HIPAA
Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards in the performance of their duties with integrity and to comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain.
Adheres to Doylestown Hospital's Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
Complies with HIPAA privacy rules by only discussing, or seeking out information about the status of patients to whom care is being provided with others providing care to that same patient, and ensuring such discussion takes place in a confidential setting.
Recognizes the existence of cultural differences and utilizes appropriate resources available throughout the hospital to respond to the needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient, family member and/or visitor.
ASSOCIATE STANDARD BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Flexibility
Cooperation/Teamwork
Work Ethic, Reliability, and Professionalism
Judgment
Communication
Technical Expertise
Resourcefulness
Customer Relations
Support of Mission
Associate Responsibilities
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional
Frequent
Constant
0-33%
of the
shift
34-66% of the shift
67-100% of the shift
Balancing
x
Climbing
x
Color discrimination
x
Crawling
x
Crouching
x
Depth perception
x
Handling
x
Hearing
x
Kneeling
x
Mobility
x
Pulling
x
Pushing
x
Reaching
x
Seeing
visual acuity at least 20/40
x
Sitting
x
Standing
x
Stooping
x
Talking
x
Turning
x
Aptitudes:
Occasional
Frequent
Constant
0-33%
of the shift
34-66%
of the
shift
67-100% of the shift
Form perception
x
Motor coordination
x
Finger dexterity
x
Computer/VDT ability
x
Clerical perception
x
Problem solving
x
Working speed (ex.wpm)
x
Manual dexterity
x
General learning ability
x
Environmental Conditions:
Occasional
Frequent
Constant
0-33%
of the shift
34-66%
of the
shift
67-100%
of the
shift
Extreme cold
x
Temperature changes
x
Humid conditions
x
Exposure to blood and body fluids
x
Exposure to chemicals
x
Inclement weather conditions; inside/outside weather conditions
x
Extreme heat
x
Wet conditions
x
Exposure to fumes
x
Noise and vibration
x
Poor ventilation
x
V. QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of nursing assistant/medical technician/PCT program preferred.
If hired or transferred into position after 12/28/20, must pass an accredited program through National Commission for Certifying Agency, which is administered by one of the following agencies and must maintain or obtain (within 18 months of hire):
Certified Endoscope Reprocessor -HSPA (IAHCSMM)
OR
Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor - CBSPD
Experience: One year clinical related experience preferred, (i.e., nursing assistant, medical technician, PCT). Endoscopy experience and/or respiratory experience preferred.
Job Knowledge: Must have sufficient understanding of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as well as familiarity with basic clinical skills, ability to acquire and maintain technical skills, ability to maintain endoscopes and other equipment. Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to operate the hospital information system and computer systems.
Other Skills:
Interpersonal Skills
CPR
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervised by ASC Clinical Administrator, Endoscopy Unit
APPROVALS:
Department Director _______________________________ Date ___________
Human Resources ________________________________ Date ___________
As an employer, the Doylestown Health System maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. We value diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and disabled individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer.
PART II
ASSOCIATE NAME : POSITION : Endoscopic Unit - Endoscopy Technician
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
COMMENTS
( Results, examples,
discussions etc.)
WEIGHT
RATING
SCORE
1. Provides safe and efficient direct patient care
with consideration for age-specific
accommodations.
X 10%
=
2. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in
decontamination and processing of endoscopy
specialty equipment, instruments functions and
special handling.
X 30%
=
3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to
protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based
guidelines and Joint Commission National
Patient Safety Goals.
X 20%
=
4. Actively participates in and supports
departmental and organizational quality initiatives
and goals.
X 15%
=
5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-
specific standards.
X 25%
=
= 100%
TOTAL SCORE PART II
Job Qualifications:
Full Time
$42k-53k (estimate)
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