Endoscopy Technician I

Full-time position, benefits eligible, 40 hours per week.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 4 × 10-hour shifts
• On-call required

Pay

$20.80 – $31.20 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Six months of related experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Complete high-level disinfection (HLD) training within first three months of employment with annual renewal

Responsibilities

• Operate all department equipment in designated decontamination areas and promptly report issues to the Assistant Nurse Manager of Endoscopy
• Perform manual and/or automated decontamination of scopes and other instruments
• Inspect scopes and instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality
• Assemble scopes and instruments into proper carrying containers according to procedure room needs
• Package special instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Perform required decontamination and verify adequacy of the process
• Maintain documentation of decontamination processes utilizing Endora system
• Store scopes and other instruments in identified location
• Collect instruments for special sterilization, deliver to the specific areas for sterilization, and pick up instruments post-sterilization process for storage or immediate use in the Endoscopy unit
• Participate in the department’s monthly meetings and educational training opportunities
• Assist other team members as needed, such as delivery of specimen to the pathology laboratory area and other errands assisting workflow and patient throughput
• Protect self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and/or airborne contaminants/diseases
• Exhibit competency in assisting general endoscopic procedures within the Endoscopy unit, at the patient’s bedside in critical care, and in OR such as EGD, colonoscopy, specimen collection, snares, biopsy forceps, and dilations
• Adhere to all departmental policies and procedures to ensure that instrumentation is available for endoscopic and pulmonary procedures in a timely manner
• Strict adherence to high-level disinfection procedures per guidelines provided by Infection Prevention Department practitioner
• Competent to work in general endoscopy procedure rooms assisting and handling scopes with the supervision of an endoscopy nurse, a physician, and anesthesia staff

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills
• Ability to operate equipment such as Endora tracking system, Medivators, Dri-scope, Veriscan, Scope Buddy, and other devices related to scope decontamination and disinfecting of other instruments
• Knowledge of instrument IFUs, care/disposal of solutions in use in the decontamination room, and scope/scope cabinet cleaning schedules
• Ability to show competency in scope handling during general GI procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, use of snares and biopsy forceps, dilation procedures, and assistance in travel GI cases in critical care and OR

Work Environment

• Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Exposure to some sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 65–100%
• Walking: 65–100%
• Sitting: 0–35%
• Bending: 35–65%
• Reaching with arms: 35–65%
• Finger and hand dexterity: 65–100%
• Talking: 35–65%
• Hearing: 65–100%
• Seeing: 65–100%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 lbs.: 65–100%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 lbs.: 35–65%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.: 0–35%

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on the teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance