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Job Summary

Functions as a specialty tech, teaching aide and resource person in their specialty and other duties as assigned. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. This position will care for patients from adolescent through geriatric age groups.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years recent experience (within five years) in Endoscopy or OR required.

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Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

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Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates effective time management by completing patient case assignments with appropriate turnover average

• Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in preparing and assisting with patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and with specimen collection

• Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in operating patient care equipment

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Functions as a specialty technician in the Endoscopy procedure rooms or at bedside and assumes other duties as assigned. Set up procedures with proper endoscope(s) and supplies according to endoscopic procedure requirements prior to the start of the procedure. Demonstrates competency as a Endoscopy Specialty Technician. Assists the proceduralist with endoscopic procedures. Assists in the collection, preparation, verification and logging of specimens. Properly cleans room at completion of procedure (to include proper bedside cleaning of the endoscopes) and resets for the next procedure. Clean and disinfect endoscopes as needed according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.

• Maintains safe and aseptic environment. Assist in the monitoring/troubleshooting of endoscopic equipment to ensure appropriate functionality and escalating any issues. Ensure proper patient body alignment during the procedure by position monitoring checks e.g. feet, arms, etc. Precept new staff as assigned and demonstrates sound clinical & positive interpersonal skills. Adheres to infection control practices. Demonstrates knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

• Contributes to productivity of the department by demonstrating effective time management. Expedites safe, rapid turnover of procedures. Accurately reports supplies used to ensure proper charging. Reports all problems or necessary changes to the Circulating RN or Charge Nurse. Arranges own schedule to meet requirement of overtime, call changes and holiday coverage. Accepts call as assigned and is available within 30 minutes (or less).

• Contributes to the overall efficiency of the Endoscopy Unit by performing routine task. Performs special assignments. Assist with general daily clean up and stocking of procedure rooms.
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Constantly 66-100%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Constantly 66-100%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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