Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy * Days 20hrs/wk

General Summary

Aids the physician in endoscopy procedures, handles and processes endoscopy procedural equipment, and manages the procedure room.

Communicates and collaborates with the care team via the Universal Protocol to develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care to achieve individualized and developmental care outcomes. Utilizes information to continuously improve patient care and practice to enhance outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid BCLS Certificate of Completion within 30 days of hire (preferred at time of hire)
• Minimum of one year of procedural experience or sterile processing/decontamination experience in an endoscopy center or applicable healthcare setting
• Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor certification within two years from date of hire/transfer into this position, with full-time equivalent staff strongly preferred to have within one year of hire/transfer into this position
• Experience in interventional procedures preferred
• Experience in decontamination/sterile prep preferred
• Basic typing and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Selects and prepares appropriate supplies and equipment for the procedure based on knowledge, the information from the preference card, and the physician’s plan of care.
• Notifies the Clinical Coordinator and/or Specialty Services Manager of any supply or instrument unavailable.
• Ensures instruments and sets are clean, highly disinfected, and/or sterile for procedures.
• Has a clear understanding of and applies principles of asepsis and patient safety.
• Set up procedural field including appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the team.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques for any necessary draping of the field.
• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under direction of the Registered Nurse, Proceduralist, and/or designated lead.
• Observes procedure closely and anticipates the need of the team.
• Antsicipates and recognizes special problems as they arise.
• Aids in opening supplies.
• Maintains an organized and efficient procedure field.
• Maintains proper storage of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Handles and manages procedural accessory equipment, including control of the “handle end” of endoscopic biopsy forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, and retrieval nets/graspers.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient requirements as directed by the physician; uses medical equipment in accordance with standards; demonstrates continued competence in all facets of endoscopy procedures.
• Takes vital signs, measures patient weights, obtains any ordered POCTs, and documents these in the EMR.
• Participates in the Universal Protocol/Timeout process.
• Properly positions patients pre- and intra-procedure.
• Verifies specimen is labeled and handled correctly.
• Handles and disposes of sharps according to policy.
• Handles and cares for instruments as indicated by the manufacturer and hospital policy.
• Maintains working status of instruments and equipment; ascertains that broken and/or missing instruments are properly repaired or replaced; notifies Clinical Coordinator if loaner equipment is needed.
• Cleans and sterilizes all instruments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Cleans and maintains all cleaning, disinfectant, and sterilizing equipment.
• Maintains biological monitoring and documentation of results. Ensures sterility/high disinfection of all instruments, notifying Clinical Coordinator and/or Specialty Services Manager.
• Participates in committees and educational opportunities.
• Observes cost containment practices.

Organizational Standards

• Participates in committees and educational opportunities.
• Observes cost containment practices.
• Assists in cleaning and restocking cabinets, carts, and storage areas.
• Makes beds, cleans rooms/bays, serves as a runner for equipment for procedure, prep, and recovery.
• Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Disposes of trash, hazardous waste, and linen.
• Unpacks and puts away all supplies.
• Affords assistance in supply inventory and ordering processes.
• Observes cost containment practices.
• Addresses and responds to issues and concerns in a timely manner; will notify Clinical Coordinator of any physician or patient complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.