What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Technician / Medical Assistant position at Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, PA?
Job Summary:
The Endoscopy Technician’s number one job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understand how he or she contributes to excellent patient care. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for assisting with patient care under the direction and supervision of a nurse.
Job Relationships:
- Responsible to Nurse Manager
- Assignments received from Nurse Manager
- Positions Supervised: None
Core Processes and Activities:
A summary of the major job duties include the following. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, as needed and may change over time.
- Assists with patient care in the Endoscopy Center under the direction of the nurses and the physicians.
- Practices effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Maintains clinical and professional competency according to policy, procedure, and protocols and as appropriate for the ages of patients served.
- Performs job duties in compliance with established safety and infection control standards.
- Processes endoscopy equipment and instruments per policy.
Performance Requirements: See attached Job Duties and Competency Validation Form for job specific performance criteria.
Qualifications:Qualifications: The following qualifications are the minimum necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience and education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.
Education: Must have one of the following:
- Graduate of Surgical Technology program or military equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program
- Register as a Certified Nursing Assistant II with the NC Board of Nursing
Candidates hired with Endoscopy or Surgical Assisting experience only must obtain one the above credentials within six months of hire.
- Current BLS certification
Work Experience: Previous endoscopy technician experience preferred.
Knowledge, Sills, and Abilities required include: Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs and is able to modify patient care accordingly.
Physical Requirements: Good physical and mental fitness to meet the demand of job duties. Requires constant standing and walking, finger dexterity to handle and manipulate endoscopy equipment. May require lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. Practices good body mechanics. Supportive and cooperative attitude is essential. Job duties may lead to exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals.