Endoscopy Technician - Days

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Endoscopy Technician - Days

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Job ID: R245914

Shift: 1st

Job Type: Regular

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Department:

36822 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Endoscopy Unit

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Monday - Friday, 4-10 hour shifts per week
• 7:30am - 6:00pm
• No Weekends or Holidays
• Call required

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

Job Summary: Responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating instrumentations and equipment. Adheres 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Six months of related experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Current BLS certification required.
• Complete high-level disinfection (HLD) training with first three months of employment with annual renewal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates all department equipment in designated decontamination areas and promptly reports issues to the Assistant Nurse Manager of Endoscopy.
• Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of scopes and other instruments.
• Inspects scopes and instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality. Assembles scopes and instruments into proper carrying containers according to procedure room needs.
• Packages special instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Performs required decontamination and verifies adequacy of the process.
• Maintains documentation of decontamination processes utilizing Endora system.
• Stores scopes and other instruments in identified location.
• Collects instruments for special sterilization, delivers to the specific areas for sterilization, and picks up instruments post sterilization process for storage or immediate use in the Endoscopy unit.
• Participates in the department's monthly meetings and educational training opportunities.
• Assists other team members as needed, such as delivery of specimen to the pathology laboratory area and other errands assisting workflow and patient throughput.
• Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.
• Exhibits 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.

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 IFU,s, 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 doing 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

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating instrumentations and equipment. Adheres 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.

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