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:
- Cleaning/disinfecting of instruments, equipment and rooms. Process equipment for sterilization and maintain equipment log.
- Preparation of Endoscopy room.
- Maintain appropriate stock in room.
- Assist physician with procedures. Assist nurses with patient care and provide dignity, privacy and comfort to customer during procedure.
- Transport patients as needed.
- Perform other duties as directed by head nurse, such as doing vital signs.
- 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:
B. Work Experience:
- Endoscopy experience preferred
C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
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.
