Endoscopy Technician

SUMMARY

Perform direct and indirect nursing care services to assist the physicians and RNs to provide holistic, unbiased care for patients of all age groups in the Endoscopy Department. Prepares and maintains endoscopy suites (including endoscopes) before, during, and after procedures. Floats to other areas of Surgical Services to perform nursing assistant, supply processing, and other duties, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates clinical competency in the following:

• Assisting the physician with specimen capture and retrieval
• Assisting the physician throughout the procedures, by passing the scope, introducing various accessories into the endoscope, and other duties as needed
• Preparing all equipment for specific endoscopic procedures, with knowledge of specialty supplies and equipment
• Preparing the topical anesthetics for use during the procedure, under the supervision of the MD and/or RN
• Aiding in patient positioning, as needed, during the procedure

Demonstrates technical competency in the following:

• Identification of various endoscopes and knowledge of their function
• Endoscopic monitors, insulfators, light sources, and computer components in the endoscopy suite
• Computer data entry

Demonstrates knowledge of accessory equipment, including but not limited to:

• Biopsy and basket forceps
• Snares
• Probe cautery
• ERCP catheters and stents
• Dilators
• Sclerotherapy needles
• Banding equipment

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in cleaning, disinfecting, and general care of endoscopic equipment, including but not limited to:

• Safe utilization of appropriate detergents and disinfectants
• Disassembles, leak tests, manually decontaminates, disinfects, and reassembles endoscopes
• Operates Custom Ultrasonic Systems and Steris I for disinfection and sterilization
• Operates equipment and supplies within the endoscopy suite
• Identifies damaged endoscopes and/or other equipment, notifies Endoscopy Nurse and/or OR Lead Clinical Nurse, prepares appropriate paperwork, and returns the scope to the manufacturer for repair and/or exchange

Knowledge of principles of sterility, disinfection, and contamination. Demonstrates safe and appropriate infection control practices. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization indicators, product expiration dates, and other product quality indicators. Assists in the optimum utilization of resources:

• Inventories supplies in the endoscopy suites
• Orders supplies in a cost-efficient manner
• Rotates supplies on unit so that those with an early expiration date are used first
• Stocks all areas with supplies as directed by leadership

Maintains a safe environment for patients, physicians, and other surgical services staff. Performs daily inspection of available endoscopes for expiration dates on processing and reprocesses as indicated. Assists the turnover of the endoscopy suite:

• Empties trash and laundry
• Wipes down surfaces with appropriate disinfectant
• Restocks room with needed supplies

Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Cross-covers the Surgical Services reception desk as needed. Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains a positive, professional relationship with peers, patients, patient families/caregivers, and other colleagues. Participates in community activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant registration preferred
• Basic computer data entry skills
• CPR certification
• Sterile supply processing experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit 7-8 hours per day, stand, squat/kneel 1-3 hours per day, walk 3-7 hours per day, lift over 50lbs with good mechanics, twist/bend infrequently
• Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform work that deviates from neutral position, and be able to perform fine motor skills
• Must be able to have accurate near and far vision of 20/40, moderate depth perception, and discriminate among red, green, and white
• Must be able to hear a whisper at 8 feet

PAY RANGE

$20.96-$34.61

LOCATION

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

WORK TYPE

0700-1730

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

Per Diem - As required

DRIVING REQUIRED

No