Endoscopy Technician

QUALIFICATIONS:         High school Diploma or equivalent       BLS certification         One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)                ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:      Assists in preparing patient for designated  procedure as requested by physician   Assists physician during endoscopy procedure      Handles patient specimens per policy       Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested    Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)  After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day  Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of  patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning  equipment, supplies, and instruments       Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure      Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for instruments and/or equipment       Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite  between cases and daily terminal cleaning      Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies     Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs     Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct     Complies with center policies and procedures      Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant Provides a safe environment for the patient      Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command    Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job     Promotes patient and physician satisfaction      Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)     Observes universal precautions       Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person     Regular and predictable attendance       Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned      Attends all required education                  Teamwork         Works collaboratively with healthcare team      Exhibits high level of integrity       Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required     Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required              MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:        Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions,  decimals, and percentages.                   LANGUAGE SKILLS:         Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required.  Ability  to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use.  Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees,  clients, vendors, and the general public.                 REASONING ABILITY:        Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment   Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details   Ability to use initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making     Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers,  co-workers, patients, and the general public      Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms     Ability to recognize issues and communicate to Registered Nurse/Center Leader               PHYSICAL DEMANDS:        Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day    Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously  without "giving out" or fatiguing       Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your  whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or  transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment   Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one  position          Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright      Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus                   WORK ENVIRONMENT:        Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs     The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some   OR/Procedure rooms        Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts  Noise level is usually quiet to moderate      May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and  cleaning solutions         Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate reaching, pulling, pushing        Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers