Endoscopy Technician PRN (31562)

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and according to surgery center policy and procedure.
• Efficiently and effectively assists physician with procedures.
• Anticipates physicians’ needs both in preparing for procedure and during procedure.
• Reports the patient's planned outcomes to the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and facility needs in an emergency situation.
• Initiates and implements basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
• Demonstrates ability to meet patient's and family's learning needs as identified in the plan of care.
• Orients the patient and family to the patient care environment routines.
• Implements the teaching plan as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates continued competence in treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
• Displays an understanding of each patient’s cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturity in the assessments, treatment, and care undertaken.
• Provides appropriate interventions related to safety issues.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• Responsible for the receipt and distribution of central supply, floor stock, office and stock supplies and rental equipment.
• Maintains adequate levels of inventory, not allowing stock items to deplete, but not “over stocking.”
• Ensures that rental equipment has safety and performance check by biomedical personnel.
• Cleans and disinfects rental equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment is issued proper tags.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years experience in endoscopy preferred.
• Additional Qualifications: Current CPR Certification Required.
• Requirements for PRN Status: PRN employees must not work more than 29 hours per week or 1000 hours per year. PRN employees must not work a reoccurring schedule.
• Performance Requirements: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient technical (computer) skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Self-motivated with initiative. Strong sense of ethics.