Endo Tech - Part Time

Job Summary

The Endoscopy Technician has three main functional areas: maintaining an inventory of supplies, practicing infection control, and assisting physicians with procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an adequate inventory of linens and supplies for the unit, including par levels of supplies within endoscopy procedure rooms.
• Practice infection control and standard precautions as trained or instructed.
• Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., patient body fluids, disinfectant chemicals).
• Disinfect carts and equipment between patients and maintain standards to provide a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Handle equipment appropriately and in a manner to prevent damage.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with all regulatory requirements and/or guidelines.
• Procedure Room Set-up and Assistance:
• Ensure that all the equipment is correct for the procedure and in good working order.
• Safely deliver endoscopes to and from the procedure room.
• Collect, label, and send specimens with the correct paperwork out of the procedure room.
• Document thoroughly, accurately, and appropriately for each procedure.
• Scope Cleaning:
• Handle all scopes in and out of scope washers for proper disinfection.
• Manually leak test, brush, and clean endoscopes.
• Maintain documentation of reprocessing safety checks to include all scope repairs, disinfectant, and filter change records.
• Notify supervisor of any damage found while processing the scopes.
• Patient Admission:
• Accurately obtain vital signs as indicated and document on chart.
• Escort patient/families through and assist in checking in of patients as scheduled or needed.
• Absorb and document the patient's needs, problems, concerns, or human responses.

Core Competencies

• Flexible
• Detail-oriented
• Customer-focused
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Problem-solving
• Organization
• Self-motivation

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• Previous medical office experience is preferable.
• Previous experience with computers is required.
• Knowledge of acceptable parameters of pulse oximetry and blood pressures, blood borne pathogens, and aseptic techniques.
• BLS certification required.
• Sufficient strength to move carts and assist patients while walking.

Location Specific Requirements

• Certification/Licensure: G.I. Scope Reprocessing certification upon hire or obtain within 2 years.
• All staff working in the scope room must maintain 6 Sterile Processing IAHCSMM Specific CEU’s annually.
• Travel: Dayton Gastro Endo Tech’s are required to float/travel to all DG locations as needed/required.
• Incumbent must be capable & able to travel and have reliable transportation.

Physical Demands

• Continuous activity levels in areas such as walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and reaching.
• Dexterity in motion/flexibility.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 35+ or more.
• Must be able to differentiate colors and successfully pass color blind screening.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a clinic and procedure room environment.
• There is potential to be exposed to blood, tissue, and bodily fluids.
• Involves exposure to Glutaraldehyde/Rapicide (Refer to SDS manual as needed).