Endoscopy Tech

Department:
Digestive Disease Procedures

FTE:
1.00
Full Time
Shift:
Days

Position Summary:
Assist in the nursing care and preparation of G.I. Lab/Endoscopy Center patients. Function as a member of the procedure team in issuing supplies and instruments to Endoscopists. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include;
Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* EQUIPMENT &
SUPPLIES - Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
* PREPARATION - Assist in preparing patient and procedure area;
prepare and maintain endoscopy video cart, light source, supplies, endoscope, instillation pump and lab containers
* SPECIMENS - Assist in maintenance and care of specimens;
prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
* ADMISSIONS - Assist with patient admission to Admitting and Recovery
* PATIENT TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from requesting areas;
ensure adherence to allsafety measures
* EQUIPMENT &
SUPPLIES - Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies
* DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activity, provider and instrument utilization in electronic medical record or hard copy as appropriate;
complete all billing sheets
* STOCK - Perform restocking duties as necessary
* SPECIAL PROCEDURES - Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "
Not seem right"
* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* High School or GED Equivalent
Nonessential:
* Program Graduate
* Program Graduate
* Associate Degree
Education specialization:
Nonessential:
* Surgical Technician
* Medical Assistant Program
* Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Program

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience
Nonessential:
No preferred experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:
Medium Work:
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* May be required or is required to perform on-call duties

Department:
Clinical Nursing Support