What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procedural Technician, Endoscopy, 40hrs, Days position at UMass Memorial Health?
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptHiring Range:
$17.12 - $30.82Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday, On Call - RequiredScheduled Hours:
7am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4pmShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
24050 - 2116 Endoscopy SuiteThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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The Procedural Technician in any area performs the necessary technical duties that assist physicians and nurses in the provision of patient care according to the SGNA or AWHONN standards. Reprocessing Room- performs the necessary technical procedures in the reprocessing and maintenance of the equipment according to the manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU's).I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides assistance in proper patient position according to positioning guidelines as defined in policies and procedures.
2. Provides patient comfort during the procedure to meet the patient's needs.
3. Collects specimens and hands off to the circulating nurse with appropriate description and labeling.
4. Handles procedural equipment in a safe manner according to proper procedure or policy. Reports any malfunction to appropriate person.
5. Reprocesses and maintains equipment according to standards of infection control, policies/procedures, and manufacturer's IFU's.
6. Assists the provider during the procedure, as directed.
7. Responds appropriately, calmly and immediately in emergency situations.
8. Makes fiscally responsible actions with patient care needs, supplies and equipment.
9. Works or takes weekend, holiday or overnight call, as required by the position.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High school diploma.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Knowledge of medical terminology.
2. Knowledge of procedural equipment and instrumentation function, preferred.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
Preferred:
1. Prior experience in a procedural unit or similar environment.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
This position is for a procedural/Endoscopy Technician. This role includes providing technical support for endoscopy procedures, Interventional Radiology procedures, Minor Surgical Procedures and Moh's Procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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