Under the direction of the RN the endoscopy technician is responsible for assisting with the care and safety of the patient in the endoscopy suite.
Other duties include assisting physician with endoscopy procedure and processing of endoscopy equipment.
The endoscopy technician is responsible for performing a range of support activities that contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative endoscopy and CSD areas.
Work involves inventorying disassembling cleaning high level disinfection sterilization reassembling and maintaining operating room and endoscopy instrumentation/equipment.
The endoscopy technician performs in between case cleaning and terminal cleaning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
- Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
- Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.
- Assists physician with endoscopy procedure
- Cleaning of endoscopes: High level disinfection
- Performs disinfection and sterilization of instrumentation in the central service department
- Processes all instruments for the operating room according to manufucterer's recommendations
- Updates and maintains IFU's related to endoscopy/operating room equipment and instrumentation
- Performs specimen handling in the endoscopy suite
- Performs documentation and logs related to sterilization including temperature and humidity logs eye wash log and instrument/equipment repair log
- Assists with transporting and positioning of patients
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 - 5 years preferred
- Ability to assist physician in all endoscopic procedures
- Knowledge of aseptic technique infection control principles sterilization techniques equipment and supply processing and operation of steam sterilizers*
- Knowledge of Spauling Classification*
- Knowledge of Universal Protocol*
- Knowledge of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices*
- Knowledge of AAMI Guidelines*
- Knowledge of ASGE Guidelines*
- Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room/endoscopy suite
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to exercise good judgement and is self-motivated
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
on-the-job training will be provided to establish knowledge base
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED
- CRCST preferred BLS required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:
- Stand / walk
- Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balance
- Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Taste or smell
- Lift up to 10 lbs.
- Lift up to 25 lbs.
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
- Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
- Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions
- Risk of Electrical Shock
- Exposure to grease or oils
- Exposure to a (insert level) of noise
Vision Requirements:
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
Safety equipment used while performing this job:
- Face shields
- Surgical mask
- Surgical gown
- Gloves
