Endoscopy Technician Ambulatory

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core success factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Staff Nurse with all aspects of the nursing process including, but not limited to, assisting with collection of baseline and ongoing assessment data, following the nursing management plan, and monitoring the patient response to nursing interventions.
• Prepares Endoscopy room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Assists with endoscopy procedures; anticipates physician needs, passes instruments, removes polyps, obtains specimens and all endoscopic biopsies, assists with and operates cautery and other equipment used to control bleeding, assists with all methods of dilating procedures, assists with and operates advanced endoscopic procedure tools.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique and a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Checks all equipment and instruments for proper functioning prior to each procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens; follows procedure for care and handling of specimens.
• Sets up cleaning room to perform activities. Performs high-level disinfection to clean and disinfect endoscopes and accessories according to established instructions and aseptic techniques.
• Performs basic maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting minor problems as appropriate, referring more complex repairs to the appropriate internal/external sources.
• Tests disinfecting solutions daily to ensure effectiveness; adds or changes solutions as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains equipment information for regulatory readiness.
• Assists in obtaining vital signs, point-of-care testing, ambulation, positioning of patients, and pre/post procedure care according to department procedure.
• Cleans and prepares room between cases and after the last case; restocks as needed.
• Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment for sterilization.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, including ensuring refrigerator is maintained clean and free from spills.
• Assists in the transport of patients to and from Endoscopy.
• Performs designated treatments under supervision according to Nursing Department policy and procedure.
• Assists in the overall function of the Endoscopy unit under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Performs responsibilities in emergency/code situations, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Prepares and maintains records and reports related to activities including equipment use for tracking, equipment sent for repair and sterilization; solution testing/changing, etc.
• Participates in hospital/department quality improvement activities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Current RI registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant or experience as an Endoscopy, Surgical or other relevant technical role preferred.
• Completion of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. (SGNA) Program also preferred.
• GI Technical Specialist certification expected to be completed within one year of date of hire.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.
• Six months related experience in an outpatient procedural setting preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

Independent Action

Works under the supervision of the staff nurse within the scope of Hospital and Endoscopy policies and procedures. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

Pay

$20.96-$34.61 per hour

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• 8 hours daily

Location: Brown Medicine Endoscopy Center - 62 Amaral Street, East Providence, Rhode Island 02915