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Direct Hire w/ Benefits - Plus great benefits.
M-F 6:45am-3:30pm
Endoscopy Employees must be vaccinated (unless against Doctors' orders or religious beliefs)
$20-26hr. Endoscopy Technician
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
M-F 6:45am-3:30pm
Endoscopy Employees must be vaccinated (unless against Doctors' orders or religious beliefs)
$20-26hr. Endoscopy Technician
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
- Is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all endoscopy equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
- Contributes to the overall function of the center by assisting with instrument reprocessing, basic clinical tasks, housekeeping duties, and clerical and front office tasks as assigned by management.
- Endoscopy Technician, under direct supervision, will assist with patient care as needed.
REPORTS TO: Endoscopy Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Assists with the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Explains procedures and expected sensations to the patient and provide instructions to ensure patient cooperation and minimize discomfort. Provides both emotional and physical support to patients during procedures.
- Sets up appropriate equipment for procedures and ensures necessary supplies are available
- Assists physician with the procedure as directed.
- Takes and records vital signs.
- Places blood pressure cuff, a sensor for pulse oximeter, ECG leads, nasal cannula, and grounding pad.
- Collects, prepares, and labels specimens accurately.
- Reports patient findings/observations to a supervisor or RN responsible for the patient in a timely fashion.
- Cleans, maintains, and understands processes to handle expensive and fragile equipment according to the manufacturer’s published guidelines.
- Cleans and maintains an adequate supply in procedure rooms, utility rooms, pre-op, recovery areas, etc.
- Responsible for reporting broken equipment to the supervisor or RN in charge, sending out equipment for repair, and maintaining an accurate count of endoscopes according to practice policy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures according to policy.
- Supports and upholds established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental infection control, and codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
- Makes post-procedure telephone calls.
- Documents on all forms/systems as required.
- Able to follow written and verbal directions involving policy and procedure pertinent to patient care.
- Assists with admission/discharge procedures as directed.
- Cross trains and provides backup support for any area, including scope room, and front office area.
- Displays willingness to expand the range of skills to include minor procedures and data entry.
- Completes all required training as directed.
- Performs any other duties and/or special tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required; Certified Medical Assistant or the equivalent required, a minimum of 2 years of endoscopy experience may be considered instead of certification.
- Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessor (CFER) is preferred.
- Endoscopy Technicians must be computer literate and able to operate various healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Endoscopy Technicians must have or be able to:
- A professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
- Provide a high level of customer service at all times.
- Communicate clearly with patients, clients, and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in person.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Physical demands include a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
- Good visual acuity, and accurate color vision.
- Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel the sensation to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape. Ability to speak and hear.
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods.
- Mental demands include the ability to handle several directives and set priorities.
- Patient care environ
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