Endo Technician

Job Summary: Responsible for the care, handling and processing of endoscopy procedural equipment, as well as assisting in the maintenance of adequate stock of supplies for GI procedures. Functions as part of a team to meet the needs of physicians and nurses to support patient care in the endoscopy setting. Assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician as needed. Demonstrates competency in the essential duties and responsibilities listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties include the cleaning, high level disinfecting, minor repair and organization of endoscopic equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer’s recommendation, SGNA and infection control standards when scope technician unavailable.
• Understands operation and handling of equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation to assure optimal functioning. Maintains adequate records and documentation of cleaning and disinfection procedures and practices, as well as preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, if covering for scope technician.
• Assists in patient care activities as delegated such as providing safe patient transfer / discharge, answering call lights, providing patient comfort measures, and assisting providers in procedures.
• Communicates appropriately with peers, management and physicians, patients and patient’s family members, maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensures that Universal Precautions and the principles of aseptic and sterile technique are used properly. Implements safe practices and provides knowledgeable guidance and evaluation of the environment of care management to include infection control practices, safe use of medical equipment, and adherence to life safety codes.
• Participates in orientation, continuing education, staff meetings, and performance improvement activities to promote safe, quality, cost efficient patient care. Accepts additional responsibilities related to essential functions of the department outside of primary job responsibilities.
• Assists in creating an atmosphere of mutual respect , trust, and support. Expresses self as a professional role model to staff and others. Promotes teamwork and maintains the focus on the patient as the priority at all times.

Education, Training, Certification, and Licensure:

High school graduate or equivalent with additional training in medical specialty such as surgical tech, medical assistant or nurses’ aide, with a minimum of one year experience. BLS certificate required.

Work Contact Group: Regular contact with employees and medical staff with intermittent contact with patients, visitors and the general public.

Work Environment and Hazards: Clinical Setting. Exposure Class 1

Physical Demands: Medium work: must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, reach, hear, talk, and type on a keyboard.

Language Skill: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and technical instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write and type routine reports and correspondence.