Endoscopy Technician - Full Time - M-F - 8a-5:30p

• Assists with transportation of patients and equipment
• Prepares Endoscopy cases according to physician preferences
• Provides appropriate technical services for Endoscopy procedures, expected endoscopic case progression and potential intra-operative complications.
• Reports any changes in patient assessment data immediately to the registered nurse and physician before, during and after procedure.
• Establishes and maintains a sterile/aseptic field.
• Identifies and corrects any infractions or sterile/aseptic technique.
• Adheres to infection control standards.
• Prepares specimens obtained from procedures according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Organizes and assembles the patient medical record as necessary.
• Enters patient information into the Endo video system.
• Assembles and uses equipment according to Frederick Health policies and procedures or manufacturer guidelines.
• Returns equipment to storage after procedures.
• Follows established procedure for malfunctioning equipment.
• Provides for the physician preparation of the Endoscopy Suite for patient care by cleaning, stocking and replacing supplies as needed.
• Conducts inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Identifies possible adjustments to par levels based on usage.
• Checks dates supplies and a remove out of date items from service.
• Performs scope processing according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains the scope processing log.
• Takes call to provide technical support and scope processing during non-operational hours of the Endoscopy Service.
• Complies with quality control standards and participates in data collection for quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

 Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking.  Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

• Knowledge of the basic policies and procedures for infection control, patient safety and sterilization and care of surgical instruments/scopes preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills a must.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with patients, physicians, nurses and health system personnel.
• Knowledge of instruments used in the Endoscopy setting preferred.

• High school diploma preferred
• Surgical Technician certification or CNA license preferred
• Current Basic Life Support Certification

  Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:   Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

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