Endoscopy Tech 1 – Gastroenterology Department

Endoscopy Tech 1 – Gastroenterology Department

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year related experience
• Knowledge of computer keyboard preferred
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal/customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit.
• Assist with positioning of patients and basic patient care during procedures, such as manipulating the outer abdominal wall of a patient to facilitate the advancement of the endoscope through the intestines.
• Responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures ensuring proper patient grounding and proper functioning of the electrocautery equipment.
• Lab specimens are handled in a proper efficient manner. Assist in collection, labeling and transportation of specimens to and from the Lab.
• Assist with procedures under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Sets up rooms and equipment in preparation for the patient and facilitate turn around time in the procedure room.
• Communicates pertinent information to the RN/Charge Nurse/Manager/Physician.
• Assist in pre and post-procedure care of the patient under the guidance of a registered nurse. Duties may include, but are limited to taking vital signs, transporting patients, assisting patients to dress and undress for procedures, removing IVs.
• Initiate or collaborate with team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of all equipment used and reporting of safety events.
• Endoscopes will be cleaned and decontaminated according to SGNA standards to provide a safe environment for patient care. Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation or equipment delivered to the department is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross-contamination or damage. Competency is demonstrated through observation and annual competency.
• Wears protective attire when performing decontamination.
• Follows standards of asepsis.
• Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete following SGNA guidelines.
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and work flow throughout the shift.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
• Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge in a timely manner.
• Handles infectious waste according to hospital policy.
• High level disinfection is performed in a safe and effective manner.
• Reports malfunction to charge person and Biomedical Engineering immediately.
• Performs chemical and biological monitoring per department protocol.
• May precept new employees and assist with the yearly competency testing of associates on the unit.
• Uses appropriate testing for purpose of monitoring the function of the high level disinfection equipment on every cycle and documents the results.
• Observes and assesses the operation of each unit for every cycle by interpreting the recorder data provided.
• Places each item in the processor with appropriate setup to ensure high level disinfection.
• Equipment testing will be validated and recorded. Appropriate follow up on repairs will be demonstrated.
• Ensures that all the components of the equipment are present, assembled and ready for use each time the equipment is used or at end of shift per item protocol.
• Tests equipment for correct function following established procedures.
• Equipment and scopes will be sent for repair after consultation with charge person.
• Accurate records of repairs and maintenance are kept per policy.
• Communicates with the Biomedical Engineering department when repairs of endoscopes are necessary.
• Inventory for unit is maintained and other unit duties as assigned.
• Communicates with Endoscopy Technician II or leader when supplies are needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computers by sending and retrieving information. (e.g.Imaging System, Tracking Board).
• Assist with assembly and disassembling of outpatient patient charts.
• Assist by answering the phone and communicate information to an appropriate team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Patient care experience preferred
• Knowledge of computer keyboard preferred