Endoscopy Technician I - PRN

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to provide endoscopic procedural assistance and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff in the endoscopy procedural settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical endoscopic assistance during routine and complex endoscopic procedures.
• Responds to endoscopic emergencies in the crucial care unit, emergency department, and operating room.
• Anticipates the needs of the providers.
• Aids in the monitoring of the patient for potentially dangerous physical changes, recognizing abnormal findings, and notifying the provider.
• Facilitates safe and effective performance of endoscopic procedures.
• Aids registered nurses, as directed, with patient care to include placing monitoring equipment on patient, positioning, transfer, and discharge.
• Ensures endoscopy room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and that endoscopic procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
• Develops and maintains a safe and aseptic procedural field.
• Completes High Level Disinfection process of endoscopy equipment.
• Maintains standard precautions to control the spread of infection during the HLD process, complies with quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure equipment is disinfected and stored properly and documents accordingly.
• Inspects and verifies endoscopy instruments and equipment are functioning properly.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and adjusts equipment or refers for repair.
• Sets up instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Stocks the endoscopy areas, including the traveling carts.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• All Knowledge of safety factors and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for the care of patients.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and families.
• Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of endoscopy reprocessing and high level disinfection.
• Knowledge of modern endoscopic surgical principles and techniques for the care of patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
• Knowledge of endoscopic room procedures and pre-procedure patient preparation.
• Knowledge of reference standards and regulatory requirements for endoscopic room safety.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support and other applicable practice standards.
• Skills in performing assigned endoscopic procedures.
• Skills in performing High Level Disinfection and Endoscope Reprocessing.
• Skills in monitoring patient responses and taking appropriate action.
• Skills in operating a variety of software applications and personal computer and other necessary technology platforms.
• Skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Skills

• All Knowledge of safety factors and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for the care of patients.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and families.
• Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of endoscopy reprocessing and high level disinfection.
• Knowledge of modern endoscopic surgical principles and techniques for the care of patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
• Knowledge of endoscopic room procedures and pre-procedure patient preparation.
• Knowledge of reference standards and regulatory requirements for endoscopic room safety.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support and other applicable practice standards.
• Skills in performing assigned endoscopic procedures.
• Skills in performing High Level Disinfection and Endoscope Reprocessing.
• Skills in monitoring patient responses and taking appropriate action.
• Skills in operating a variety of software applications and personal computer and other necessary technology platforms.
• Skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Benefits

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Anncoupling Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.