Endoscopy technician I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Endoscopy Technician 1, under general supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists with technical procedures, patient care services and other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains equipment safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists physician and other designated clinical staff members in carrying out procedures which require aseptic techniques observing standard precautions.
• Safely transports cart to different areas of facility as needed; prepares patient for exam or procedure and assists physician.
• Observes patients, recognizes changes in condition and promptly seeks appropriate assistance.
• Cleans room before and after procedures, takes soiled equipment to decontamination room.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for assigned area and places general and special supply order from purchasing in a timely manner.
• Sets up procedure room by ensuring that all needed equipment and supplies are in the room and in good working order.
• Restocks all supplies in assigned rooms at the end of shift.
• Performs quality checks on equipment and ensures repairs, if necessary, and cleans and disinfects specialty equipment according to established policies and procedures.

Certification/Degree Requirements:

• BLS (AHA Only), HS Diploma/GED.

Scrub Color:

• Black or Navy ( Not provided).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to see and hear with or without correction.
• Takes personal responsibility to participate in performance improvement activities as they are available.
• Attends 100% of in-service education, as job required.
• Attends 50% of staff meetings, if unable to attend employee is responsible for content.