ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN/ASSISTANT- St. Joseph Hospital

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director/Clinical Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of the Registered Nursing Staff, the Endoscopy Technician/Assistant is responsible for cleaning, handling, maintaining, and monitoring specialty equipment.

Additionally, Every St. Joseph Healthcare employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• He/she has responsibility for safety and infection control within the departmental areas serviced.
• Room turnover and room set up between cases and assisting nurses and physicians.
• Assisting in the flow and maintenance of the unit as it falls within the scope of practice and qualifications of an endoscopy technician.
• Operates all departmental equipment, recognizes malfunctions, and can explain and complete all quality assurance indicators associated with each piece of equipment per established guidelines and procedures.
• Keeps abreast with changes in departmental policy and procedure. Participates in departmental meetings and in-services.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, following all personal safety guidelines, and completes scheduled assignments in a timely manner, assisting coworkers when his/her assignments are completed.
• Hazardous waste: Incumbents are identified as Waste Handler-Satellite Collection Area employees. These employees must complete the NHDES required hazardous waste level training as defined in the SJH Hazardous Waste Training Plan-2014 as administered by the St. Joseph Hospital Safety Officer
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates proficiency related to decontamination, preparation and storage of endoscopy and bronchoscopy equipment as well as other responsibilities related to the care and handling of endoscopy/ bronchoscopy supply.
• Utilizes time effectively and ensures that delegated tasks and responsibilities have been satisfactorily completed.
• Assists the registered Nursing Staff and Endoscopist as directed within the Scope of Practice.
• Demonstrates proper use of protective personal equipment.

Education and Experience

• BLS certification required
• High school graduation or GED preferred
• Experience in endoscopy unit/cleaning and maintaining endoscopes preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).