Endoscopy Technician

About the role

Assists in the implementation of nursing care and services for the patients undergoing endoscopic procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse. Plans and implements basic endoscopy case management of instruments, supplies and equipment by following age-specific and procedure-specific care guidelines. Assumes responsibility for "on call" coverage. Performs duties in a professional manner consistent with hospital policies and procedures, accepted standards, and current state and federal regulations. Utilizes initiative and strives to maintain a steady level of productivity.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a sterile field.
• Uses principles of aseptic technique in varying situations.
• Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening and maintains sterility while opening sterile items for procedure.
• recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile and unsterile.
• Saves and identifies all specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Prepares instruments according to physician’s preference and procedure.
• Under direction of registered nurse prepares medications used on surgical table.
• Prepares endoscopy scopes and equipment needed for procedure.
• Aids registered nurse in planning patient care.
• Adapts the procedure to meet individual age-specific needs of the patient.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with anticipated equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for procedure.
• Ensures availability of supplies prior to procedure.
• Uses supplies judiciously in a cost-effective manner.
• Provides patient with explanation and verbal reassurances consistently.
• Assists with biopsy forceps, electro cauterization devices, other equipment.
• Positions patient for procedure ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Prepares pathology specimens for the laboratory.
• Maintains patient safety risks related to sedation/anesthesia.
• Takes scheduling for endoscopy procedures.
• Keeps charge nurse and/or physician informed on any matter which may have an effect in the patient’s medical care or general well-being in hospital environment.
• Keeps two-way communication in a professional manner including: Keeping charge nurse informed.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with staff.
• Performs and/or assists with clinical preceptor role.
• Presents/assists with department in-service presentations.
• Attends all hospital mandatory skill updates and training classes.
• Performs non-clinical duties that relates to department operations: Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Cleans rooms between procedures.
• Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
• Rooms are restocked at the end of the day, or sooner if needed.
• Maintains compliance with department "call" coverage and with "call-in" times and policies.
• Performs clerical duties, including: Enters orders/scheduling into computer.
• Enter patient procedure/supply charges into computer.
• Maintains stock of office supplies and forms.
• Enters storeroom order into computer.
• Records in Endo Room Log Book.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a surgical technician program, nurse aid program, or medical assistant program.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to operate computer programs with training such as instrument tracking system and scope cleaning software; able to use necessary departmental/hospital software applications.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Demonstrates team-centered professional communications with physicians, nurses, technicians, and other customers.
• Knowledge of infection control principles applicable in hospital setting.
• Able to perform multi-step procedures and prioritize work tasks.