Endoscopy Technician

Job Summary: The Endoscopy Technical Specialist is responsible for the preparation of instruments, set-up of procedure with all equipment necessary to perform any endoscopy procedure, and post procedure turn-over of equipment, room, and patient care assistance. These responsibilities include set up of correct equipment, procedural assistance under the supervision of the physician, proper cleaning and maintenance of endoscopes, and assistance with care of patient. Independent judgement is exercised under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.Job Responsibilities include:- Planninga. Maintains standards for the endoscopy patient following SGNA/ASGE and CMC standards/recommendationsb. Responds appropriately to changes in patient needs during the procedure.c. Anticipates patient needs for each procedure depending on physician preferences.d. Participates on care and maintenance of all scopes.e. Knowledge of equipment, cost, PAR levels, expiration dates.f. Assists department in maintaining appropriate supply levels.- Implementationa. Administers optimal patient care by providing physician with appropriate equipment and supplies for each procedure.b. Knowledge and ability to apply proper handling of supplies and equipment necessary for all endoscopic procedures.c. Assist the nurse with completion of procedure.d. Ability to handle any variation in the plan of care in a calm, efficient manner.e. Assist with positioning of the patient.f. Helps out on other units of the hospital as the need arises.g. Maintains patient environment by stocking rooms and/or cleaning of equipment as assigned.h. Observes and anticipates any changes in patient needs during the procedure.i. Follows plan of care in an efficient manner under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.j. Plans for care directly related to each procedure.k. Demonstrates efficiency assisting with patient care such as lifting, transporting, and holding for treatment.l. Completes a minimum of 4 hours of approved education in the field of endoscopy annually.- Evaluation/Planninga. Anticipates needs for procedure.b. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology in relation to all performed procedures.c. Knowledge of role/responsibility and expectations for procedure being done.d. Participates with team in making sure that a Time Out was called before procedure begins.e. Plans and organizes to meet patient and unit needs within shift and beyond as necessary.f. Assist circulating nurse with surgical procedure set up.- Performance Improvementa. Participates with team in identifying specific unit problems and seeks resolution.b. Communicates and promotes unit specific improvements.c. Completes assignments as directed.d. Participates in performance improvement activities.e. Demonstrates an understanding of quality data collection.f. Promotes TEAM work with all co-workers.- Risk Management/Safetya. Anticipates potential and actual safety hazards and removes equipment from patient care area and initiates a computer generated work order.b. Practices universal precautions and infection control techniques in daily patient care activities.c. Knowledge of cleaning, reprocessing, and infection control for all equipment.d. Maintains a safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.- Information Managementa. Accurately uses the hospital information system to enter and retrieve patient data.b. Communicates messages promptly.c. Collaborates with Director and Team Leader on all equipment, inventory, and supply issues.d. Ability to input data into PACS.e. Assists with completing supply orders and maintaining supply levels for both store room and special order items. Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.