GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Endoscopy technician performs a variety of patient care activities by assisting with procedures, providing clean and functional instruments and maintaining inventory. These duties are performed under the supervision of a clinical nurse.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Cleaning/disinfecting of instruments, equipment and rooms. Process equipment for sterilization and maintain equipment log.
2. Preparation of Endoscopy room.
3. Maintain appropriate stock in room.
4. Assist physician with procedures. Assist nurses with patient care and provide dignity, privacy and comfort to customer during procedure.
5. Transport patients as needed.
6. Perform other duties as directed by head nurse, such as doing vital signs.
7. Provide highest quality of service delivered efficiently, effectively and compassionately as outline in our standards 100% of the time.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
A. Education/Training:
High School Diploma
B. Work Experience:
Endoscopy experience preferred
C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
None
D. Other Qualifications:
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of Endoscopy instruments and accessories, methods of sterilization/ disinfection, infection control and universal precautions.
Advanced customer service sills.
Ability to maintain privacy, confidentiality and dignity of patients.
Ability to provide patients with clear explanations and adequate information regarding care and treatment.
Ability to respond to patient's request quickly providing a quiet, caring environment for recuperation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
A. Physical Effort:
Moderate to Heavy - Lifting, pushing and pulling are all required for this position.
B. Work Environment:
Clinical Environment - Ability to work in high paced and sometimes stressful situations
