Endoscopy Technician performs various direct patient care activities in the endoscopy unit under the supervision of a physician. Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly. Being an Endoscopy Technician may assist with medical procedures. Typically requires an associate degree. Additionally, Endoscopy Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Endoscopy Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Endoscopy Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician | ||||||||||
Assists physician during endoscopy procedure | ||||||||||
Handles patient specimens per policy | ||||||||||
Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested | ||||||||||
Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable) | ||||||||||
After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day | ||||||||||
Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of | ||||||||||
patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning | ||||||||||
equipment, supplies, and instruments | ||||||||||
Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments | ||||||||||
and supplies according to policy and procedure | ||||||||||
Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for | ||||||||||
instruments and/or equipment | ||||||||||
Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite | ||||||||||
between cases and daily terminal cleaning | ||||||||||
Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies | ||||||||||
Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs | ||||||||||
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct | ||||||||||
Complies with center policies and procedures | ||||||||||
Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant | ||||||||||
Provides a safe environment for the patient | ||||||||||
Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command | ||||||||||
Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job | ||||||||||
Promotes patient and physician satisfaction | ||||||||||
Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite | ||||||||||
Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE) | ||||||||||
Observes universal precautions | ||||||||||
Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person | ||||||||||
Regular and predictable attendance | ||||||||||
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned | ||||||||||
Attends all required education | ||||||||||
Teamwork | ||||||||||
Works collaboratively with healthcare team | ||||||||||
Exhibits high level of integrity | ||||||||||
Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required | ||||||||||
Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required | ||||||||||
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: | ||||||||||
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, | ||||||||||
decimals, and percentages. | ||||||||||
LANGUAGE SKILLS: | ||||||||||
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required. Ability | ||||||||||
to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use. Ability to effectively | ||||||||||
present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, | ||||||||||
clients, vendors, and the general public. | ||||||||||
REASONING ABILITY: | ||||||||||
Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment | ||||||||||
Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details | ||||||||||
Ability to use initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making | ||||||||||
Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, | ||||||||||
co-workers, patients, and the general public | ||||||||||
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms | ||||||||||
Ability to recognize issues and communicate to Registered Nurse/Center Leader | ||||||||||
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: | ||||||||||
Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day | ||||||||||
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight | ||||||||||
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously | ||||||||||
without "giving out" or fatiguing | ||||||||||
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your | ||||||||||
whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or | ||||||||||
transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment | ||||||||||
Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one | ||||||||||
position | ||||||||||
Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright | ||||||||||
Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath | ||||||||||
Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears | ||||||||||
Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and | ||||||||||
ability to adjust focus | ||||||||||
WORK ENVIRONMENT: | ||||||||||
Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs | ||||||||||
The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased | ||||||||||
lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some | ||||||||||
OR/Procedure rooms | ||||||||||
Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts | ||||||||||
Noise level is usually quiet to moderate | ||||||||||
May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and | ||||||||||
cleaning solutions | ||||||||||
Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate | ||||||||||
reaching, pulling, pushing | ||||||||||
Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers | ||||||||||
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