Endoscopy Technician

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be trained and utilized to directly assist the physician in lieu of a registered nurse when a CRNA or Anesthesiologist is present in the procedure room. These responsibilities include:
• Utilizes biopsy forceps to obtain tissue samples.
• Utilizes snares and/or other retrieval devices to remove polyps and/or foreign objects from the GI tract.
• Operates electrocautery and argon plasma coagulation equipment during polypectomies. Utilizes endoscopy clips and loops to control GI bleeding.
• Places and/or retrieves esophageal colonic biliary and pancreatic stents. Deploys Savary Achalasia and through-the-scope balloon dilators.
• Assists with the operation of equipment for sphincterotomy biliary stone removal and lithotripsy.
• Operates fine needle aspiration equipment during ultrasound procedures.
• Assists in pre- and post- procedure patient care by inserting/removing peripheral intravenous lines connecting patients to physiological monitoring equipment recording vital signs on patient endoscopy records monitoring recovery of patients post-sedation and entering patient data in the Pentax computer-based reporting system.
• Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including the set-up testing and operation of appropriate equipment.
• Prepares biopsied tissue and fluids for examination by Pathology including the completion of all associated paperwork.
• Operates the Endoscopy Unit's fluoro equipment during endoscopic cholangiograms bronchoscopies dilitations and other procedures requiring fluoroscopic guidance. Able to generate and retrieve reports and diagnostic images for fluoro procedures.
• Assists in performing measurement of radiation exposure to facilities and personnel and responsible for the protection of patients from ionizing radiation during procedures done utilizing fluoro equipment.
• Participates in research protocols for the evaluation of investigative devices/procedures.
• Performs quality control checks on assigned equipment completes daily inventory checks and completes all required documentation.
• Assists in cleaning/stocking the procedure rooms recovery area and screening area. Monitors and maintains stock items on all off-unit emergency procedure carts.
• Performs maintenance of all endoscopes including inspection leak testing high-level disinfection and identification of needed repairs. Cleans prepares for transport and transports endoscopic equipment and accessories for sterile processing and returns sterilized equipment to proper storage.
• Monitors and documents potency testing and expiration date of disinfecting solutions as required by institutional policy; assists with annual measurement of disinfecting solution vapor levels in the scope processing area; maintains adequate disinfecting solution and enzymatic cleaner in automated washers/disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaning machine; stores and disposes of disinfecting solution according to institutional policy.
• Participates in the orientation and training of personnel assigned to the division. Conducts in-service training sessions for division personnel on such things as endoscopy equipment care operation and maintenance.
• Exemplifies Commitment to Care (C2C) standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and should not be considered as all-inclusive.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • Successful completion of a comprehensive Unit-based competency program. required
  • IV insertion/ Phlebotomy training. required
  • Completion of a Nursing Assistant Clinical Technician training program or LPN Program preferred
  Experience
  • 1-2 years patient care experience in an acute care setting preferred
  Licenses and Certifications
  • Unit certification required to assist with endoscopic procedures independently required
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to function within guidelines and follow established protocols; must be able to set priorities and work under stressful conditions.
  • Above average manual dexterity required to operate medical equipment used in endoscopic procedures.
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.