CNA - Endoscopy Center FT

JOB TITLE:    ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN/CNA

DEPARTMENT:   ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL SERVICES

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:  40 hours a week (4-10 hour days)
 

GENERAL SUMMARY

An Endoscopy Technician prepares, maintains, and disinfects endoscopic equipment. Assists physicians and nurses during procedures such as but not limited to colonoscopies and esophagogastroduodenoscopies. Key duties include equipment cleaning, and calibration, patient preparation and comfort, assisting with procedures such as biopsies or polyp removal, and maintaining sterile conditions when appropriate.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Sanitize, clean, disinfect and calibrate endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment according to standards and manufacturer guidelines.

2.    Work alongside physicians and nurses, assisting with the setup and execution of various endoscopic procedures. 

3.    Place devices to monitor vital signs, position patients, and ensure their comfort and safety during procedures.

4.    Collect and label specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring proper handling and transfer to nursing for laboratory analysis.

5.    Prepare and maintain procedure suites, maintain an orderly environment and ensure a clean and safe work area by stocking supplies and removing soiled equipment.

6.    Perform safety checks on equipment and assist in the identification and maintenance of equipment, coordinating repairs as needed.

7.    Demonstrates an understanding of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting endoscopy equipment.

8.    Assumes responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to approved Structure and Process Standards for select patient population.

9.    Demonstrates strong knowledge of techniques and infection control protocols to ensure patient and staff safety.

PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1.    Interest and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick.

2.    Willingness to participate in continuous learning process.

3.    Ability to carry out instructions.

4.    Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8-12 hours per shift and manage multiple pieces of equipment/tubes/invasive lines.

5.    Physical strength to perform CPR (bed/floor), lift/push/pull 60-300 pounds (with assistance)as often as 30 times per 8 hours and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of patient care equipment.

6.    Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:

•    Floor to waist - 50 pounds
•    14” to waist - 50 pounds
•    Waist to shoulder - 30 pounds
•    Shoulder to overhead - 20 pounds
•    Carry 40 pounds 30 feet
•    Push 50 pounds 30 feet
•    Pull 50 pounds 10 feet

7.    Emotional stability conducive to dealing with a high stress level for 8-12 hours at a time associated with caring for acute patients fast paced physical activity, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and their families, and demands on maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Report to Manager of Surgery and Director of Perioperative Services.
 

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1.    BLS on hire.

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category I – Maximal Risk – this job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis.  It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B Vaccine.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1.    Works in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like. 

2.    Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials, but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used. 
 

Salary : $17 - $22