About this role
The Endoscopy Tech performs various direct patient care activities in the endoscopy unit under the supervision of a physician. May assist with medical procedures. Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.
• Patient Care • Sets up carts, equipment and supplies required of specific procedures. • Stocks all rooms with necessary equipment, supplies, and accessories. • Coordinates the selection and use of proper patient chargeable. • Appropriately charges for items used in patient care. • Assists in batching patient charges daily, and delivering batched charges to Data Processing. • Organizes and delivers service/care in the proper sequence. • Assists in providing patient education on Endoscopy in regards to monitoring the devices, oxygen cannula, and temperature indicator. • Assists in transport and movement of the patient. • Implements safety procedures for each patient based on population-specific needs and patient status. • Collects specimens and transport to the lab in a timely manner as required. • Displays sensitivity to the needs of patient and other customers with emotional as well as technical clinical support. Demonstrates good communication skills, and empathy. Treats patients, visitors, family members, co-workers and all who enter the facility in a courteous manner. • Performs patient care and support activities in a manner that recognizes the importance of the patients time. Responds promptly to patients and co-workers requests/need in a timely manner. • Able to evaluate and follow-up on his/her own services. Provides all necessary services to those patients and staff members with whom she/he works.
• Quality • Demonstrates the ability to utilize supplies in a cost effective manner and ensure that all chargeable items have a charge generated. • Assists with ordering of stock supplies from Material Management. • Assists in reconciliation of lost charges. • Identifies and intervenes to reduce waste of costly supplies by other personnel. • Appropriate use of Supply Omnicell system. • Works carefully and precisely without creating unnecessary errors. Pays close attention to details. • Displays good organization skills and utilizes time wisely. • Does not spend an excessive amount of time on rework or accruing unnecessary over time. • Assumes responsibility for patient's clothing and personal property while in Endoscopy by securing items in accordance with established procedures. • Identifies patient by checking armband, ensures that safety rails are up during transport and that brakes are locked on stretchers and wheelchairs before moving the patient. • Identifies and rectifies sources of potential accidents by maintaining cleanliness of the rooms, proper disposal of garbage and hazardous waste materials. • Consistently check light sources, instruments, and accessory equipment for proper functioning and notifies charge nurse when problem is found. • Adheres to the Blood borne Pathogen regulations as established by OSHA. • Checks weekly for outdated supplies in storage areas and rotates, sterilizes, and restocks according to accepted Endoscopy procedure. • Properly cleans and disinfects the endoscopes according to Infection Control guidelines. • Demonstrates an awareness of risk management issues governing the delivery of patient care. • Utilizes time to accomplish work in an efficient manner. • Employee shall conform to regulatory, customer and organizational requirements. • Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner. • Responds appropriately to fire, safety and disaster situations. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner for optimal personal protection.
• Collaboration & Teamwork • Assists nurses and physicians with Endoscopic procedures. • Participates in ongoing Endoscopic teaching and updating of information, equipment, instrumentation and supplies. • Works with other employees and departments to coordinates services. • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to implement the protocol in the event of an internal disaster. • Working knowledge of all sterilization protocol, steam and gas autoclaves, chemical, disinfectants, ultrasonic washer, Steris Sterilizer, instruments and products for patient care procedures, sterilization and packaging. • Cleans, sterilizers, and packages all endoscopic accessories per hospital protocol. • Works independently in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem prevention skills. Treat patients and co-workers in an ethical manner. Puts the patients well-being before personal, financial, or procedural concerns. • When requested, adjusts personal schedule to meet department/unit needs.
• Other Duties As Assigned • Participates in continuing education by attending inservice and department conference as assigned. • Recognizes responsibility as a hospital team member and keeps informed by reading notices and memos, attending professional meetings and conferences as scheduled and maintaining membership in professional organizations as applicable. • Observes and carries out policies and procedures regarding infection control practices. • Utilizes Universal Precautions at all times. • Adheres to hospital policy on the usage of Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time. • Reports to work on time, and if necessary, reports tardiness to appropriate person. • Maintains a professional appearance, according to job requirements, at all times. • Attended all required mandatory educational sessions. • Adheres to infection control practices. Has completed required TB skin test's). • Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. • Accepts additional work assignments as assigned by supervisor.
Education - High School or equivalent Special Skills - Communication, Computer, and Customer Service Skills.