What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endo Tech position at MaineHealth?
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Position Summary
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Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Endo/Minor Surgery Technician's responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining, selecting, preparing and assisting the physician/RN with the scopes, instruments, and supplies necessary to perform specified endoscopy/minor procedures at SMHC. The Endo/Minor Surgery Technician is trained to assist the physician/RN with equipment selection, set-up prior to and cleanup upon completion of the procedure as well as to maintain sterile technique, while passing instruments, sponges and sutures to physicians during the procedure. The Endo/Minor Surgery Technician monitors all sterile and unsterile supplies within the Endo/Minor suite. Specifically, this includes ordering, setting and maintaining shelf levels of stock items, special order products and instruments. The Endo/Minor Surgery
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Technician ensures scheduled preventive maintenance for all endoscopy equipment. Implicit in the assignment is the responsibility to promote positive, effective communication with all hospital personnel. Adheres to established departmental code of conduct.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: N/A
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License/Certifications: CNA certification preferred.
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Experience: Previous Endoscopy experience preferred. Minimum of one year's experience in an acute care setting is required.
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Understanding of medical terminology required.
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Knowledge of surgical asepsis as it applies to supplies and equipment in a Minor Surgical setting is preferred.
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Has successfully completed a comprehensive, competency-based orientation to the role, responsibilities and skills required to perform as Endo/Minor Surgery Technician.
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Performs multiple, ongoing tasks and is able to anticipate the needs of the nurse/physician in order to keep assigned room/case running in a smooth and effective manner.
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Promotes teamwork through effective communication with patients, family members and all hospital personnel.
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Organizational skills essential.
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Additional Information
MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
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