Endoscopy Tech - GI Lab - FT Days (48736)

Job Summary: Works with the endoscopy team, under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse by assisting the physician in providing safe and effective care to endoscopy patients during the pre, intra, and post-operative period. Takes call for unscheduled endoscopy procedures

Service and Quality Standards:

• Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

• People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies and code of conduct

• Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

• Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

• Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and religious diversity.

• Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

• Exhibits responsibility for departmental and personal work schedules with regards to flexibility to meet the staffing needs of the department.

• Conducts self in a professional manner.

• Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

• Follows principles of aseptic technique.

• Appropriately sets up endoscopy procedure rooms with equipment and supplies for endoscopy procedures and obtains additional supplies/equipment for the endoscopy team according to physician's preference cards.

• Follows policy and procedures for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of scopes and instruments.

• Follows policy and procedure for environmental cleaning and housekeeping.

• Stocks patient rooms daily and prn to assure all necessary supplies are available before patient enters the room.

• Maintains a working knowledge of the Materials Management (if trained), Meditech Module, Intranet and PAC's computer system.

Demonstrates competency of pre-operative, post-operative, and intra-operative responsibilities as indicated in department

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology program, medical technician program, or one year endoscopy technician experience or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure: CPR certification required. GI Technical Specialist preferred.

Experience Requirements: Preferred experience in providing or assisting in patient care and knowledge of medical terminology. Basic knowledge of computers, aseptic technique, and materials management techniques.

Working Conditions: Exposure Category 1

Physical Activity:

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%

Lift/Carry X

Push/Pull X

Reach Overhead X

Climb X

Squat/Bend/Kneel X

Sit X

Stand X

Walk/Move About X

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.