Endoscopy Technician- Mooresville & Randolph Road Office

LOCATION: Mooresville & Randolph Road

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Reports to Endoscopy Manager

EDUCATION:High school graduate with additional technical training in the medical field such as CMA, NA, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform endoscopy room scrub duties and assist with circulating duties as required.
2. Set up/prepare each procedure room for each new procedure.
3. Assist in transporting patients to and from the procedure rooms, and placing monitor equipment on patient.
4. Clean, disinfect, and maintain endoscopic instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoot and recognize malfunctions. Notify management when equipment is in need of repair.
5. Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment, implement and follow infection control procedures according to CGH policy and OSHA guidelines.
6. Follow SGNA guidelines in cleaning and disinfection of equipment.
7. Maintain appropriate levels of supplies in procedure rooms and reprocessing room.
8. Notify appropriate personnel when supplies or equipment need to be reordered.
9. Assist RN with identification and preparation of specimens.
10. Practice conservative utilization of supplies.
11. Display positive behaviors, approaches, attitude and commitment to interpersonal service toward patients and co-workers.
12. Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
13. Maintain log of pathology specimens.
14. Assist unlicensed personnel in their duties when possible.
15. Display positive behaviors, approaches, attitude, and commitment to interpersonal service toward patients and co-workers.

EXPERIENCE: At least six (6) months direct patient care experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:Must have current BLS certification.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position including but not limited to:

CLERICAL:

1. Computer: Look up appointments, look up and enter patient information into computer.
2. Phone System: Transfer calls, overhead page, interoffice extensions, and calling satellite offices.

CLINICAL:

1. Procedures: Colonoscopy and EGD

• Biopsy
• Hot biopsy
• Snare polypectomy
• Polyp retrieval
• Heater probe
• Cytology brushings
• Oral suctioning of patients
• Gold probe

1. Handling, preparation, and labeling of specimens
2. Proper care and handling of endoscopes and all associated equipment
3. Cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes and all reusable equipment
4. Setting up of endoscopes; check air/water, suction, and white balance
5. Placing monitors on patients (EKG, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter)
6. Place nasal cannula on the patient and connect to the oxygen tank
7. Perform daily cidex concentration checks and document in appropriate log
8. Document on daily room disinfection log
9. Proper handling and storage of biohazardous waste

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Combination of office, exam, and other clinical settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to clinic environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee will be standing 6-8 hours a day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small objects up to 25 pounds and will routinely lift/turn patients. She/He must also have the ability to push and pull patients via stretcher and wheelchair. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Good stamina required to work in a fast paced environment. She/He must be able to think quickly and accurately in stressful situations. This position requires the use of computer equipment.

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO [email protected]