Endoscopy Tech

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Full Time Day Shift

This position may be eligible for our Sign on bonus of up to 5K. Please check with your recruiter for eligibility requirements.

Schedule: Five, 8hr shifts M-F. No weekends, Holidays or Call.

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years. A LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat everyone with the care they deserve. The opportunity to serve a diverse patient population is rewarding and fulfilling.

Job Summary:

Qualified healthcare provider trained in assisting with endoscopic procedures, clean and disinfects endoscopy scopes, and as needed, transports patients to and from the department.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITIONS ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (Percentage of time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1) Competence: Demonstrates knowledge of job standards when working.

Criteria

A. Assist in other endoscopic procedures (i.e. ICU cases, etc.)

B. Clean and process dirty endoscopes.

C. Able to operate all equipment necessary to complete job.

D. Ensures all supplies are available for patient care.

E. Assist with tracking inventory in hospital inventory system IMMS, ordering supplies, and storing of all inventory.

F. Responds to decrease in workload by assisting in Holding/Recovery transporting patients to and from the department to the front entrance for discharge, changing bed linens, and or turning procedure rooms over to accommodate next patient.

G. Display positive attitude to support teambuilding by demonstrating enthusiasm for non-routine and or extra duties.

H. Actively seeks ways to develop skills locally as well as through the hospital sponsored in-services.

2) Collaboration: Demonstrates attitude of cooperation when working.

Criteria

A) Assumes responsibilities and ownership in solving problems and resolving complaints.

B) Works with minimal supervision and maintains high quality standards.

C) Shares solutions.

D) Works together to achieve departmental and interdepartmental objectives.

E) Works as a team member.

F) Avoids blaming others.

3) Safety/Infection Control: Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, adheres to quality, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Cleans equipment prior to storage in proper place.

C) Maintains storage areas in endoscopy.

D) Maintains a safe clean working area.

E) Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards.

F) Places work orders for repair of equipment.

G) Reports environmental hazards and needed repairs appropriately.

H) Wears proper endoscopy attire.

I) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements.

J) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

4) Care and Courtesy: Maintains harmonious relationship with co-workers and customers, providing support and assistance.

Criteria

A) Demonstrates positive interacts with other staff, physicians, students and volunteers, recognizing that they are internal customers.

B) Demonstrates respect and compassion for internal and external customers while delivering prompt courteous service.

C) Answers telephones by responding to requests in a caring and timely manner.

D) Assumes initiative to resolve problems, realizes limitations and seeks help as needed.

E) Extends apologies as appropriate when service fails, endeavors to take corrective action and reports same to supervisor.

F) Presents identification to customers by properly wearing identification badge and extending a personal introduction.

G) Communicates effectively when working with customers, supervisors, and other staff.

5) Communication: Communicates effectively with follow-up when necessary.

Criteria

A) Speaks positively.

B) Listens.

C) Avoids gossip and stops rumors.

D) Asks questions to seek understanding.

E) Shares pertinent information with supervisor and team members.

F) Uses a tone of voice, which demonstrates a caring attitude and willingness to help.

6) Cost-effectiveness: Demonstrates responsibility for the containment of hospital costs, supplies and appropriate handling of endoscopes and other equipment.

Criteria

A) Safeguards the property of Saint Louis University Hospital.

B) Recommends and demonstrates changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.

C) Appropriately uses/handles supplies, equipment and scopes.

D) Minimizes overtime by not clocking in early unless requested to do so.

7) Personal Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for own job performance.

Criteria

A) Acknowledges authority, responding appropriately to manager and charge nurse.

B) Participates in additional learning experience to increase competence including:

1) Staff meetings.

2) Mandatory in-services and other educational programs.

3) Evaluations of self-performance by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

C) Assists in developing and implementing unit goals.

D) Begins duties promptly at start of shift.

E) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, medical staff, and ancillary personnel.

F) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.

G) When not in procedure, seek out opportunities to improvement environment by removing clutter, washing down carts, counting supplies for accuracy and assisting in Holding/Recovery.

H) Asks for assistance when necessary and offers to assist co-workers willingly.

I) Demonstrates pride in the physical appearance of the hospital keeping all areas neat and clean.

8) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:

____Infant ___Child ____Adolescent _____Adult _____Geriatric

Criteria

A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.

B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.

C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.

D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.

E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.

9) Quality Improvement (QI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work.

Criteria

A) Assists in developing unit-based QI plan.

B) Assists in collecting QI data as assigned.

C) Participates in discussion of QI outcome.

10) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.

A) Abuse Assessment

1) Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.

2) Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.

2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time.

4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.

5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

6) The function was performed by past employees and is performed by current employees.

7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment.

8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None required

REQUIRED COURSES: No experience necessary, will train

WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to travel to and between Endoscopy rooms as well as the Radiology department. May be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns, and gloves in addition to adhering to the department dress code. Regularly exposed to body fluids with potential exposure to blood-borne disease. Must be able to work with electrical equipment. May be exposed to hot/cold materials and chemical agents (see MDS sheets). May be exposed to latex.

SOCIAL CONDITIONS: Must be able to work alone, with others, and around others. May meet individuals who may behave or speak in an aggressive, hostile, threatening or confused manner. Cognitive Demands: Must be able to work independently and in groups, in a quiet or distractible environment, on a structured or unstructured task. Must have good organization planning, reasoning, judgment, problem solving, safety awareness skills, and cognitive flexibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to tolerate prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to transfer adult patients who require maximal assistance. Must be able to carry heavy equipment (20 pounds) and supplies. Must be able to maneuver a wheelchair or stretcher to complete their job task. Must be able to tolerate considerable reaching, bending, squatting, and kneeling to retrieve equipment and perform patient treatment. Must be able to read and write. Must be able to communicate information in a manner appropriate for intended audience. Must have manual dexterity and mobility.

Employee___________________________________________Date____________

Department Director __________________________________Date_____________

Administration________________________________________Date_____________

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

Department:

3200000037 Endoscopy

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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