What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Technician position at Ohio Gastroenterology Group Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Scope of responsibility and accountability :
Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment in the endoscopy center environment
Assists the physicians as directed
Maintains positive working relationships with physicians, manager, and peers.
Follow infection control standards at all time
Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the endoscopy center
Practices cost containment and proper, safe equipment operation
Major activities and essential job functions :
Prepare procedure rooms and assists with diagnostic / therapeutic endoscopic procedures
Assists the physician, nurses and CRNA with endoscope procedures.
Sets up each procedure room prior to procedure and has appropriate equipment, instruments, and supplies
available to use
Prepares specimens for lab and documents
Properly charts interventions completed during procedures utilizing electronic charting.
Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment, tests equipment prior to procedure to ensure it is working properly, Reports equipment malfunction to nurse manager
Properly cleans and disinfects / sterilizes accessories used during procedures
Responsible for care, maintenance and disinfection of endoscopic washer
Prepares appropriate paperwork and endoscopes for repair
Maintain equipment records
Maintains appropriate inventory levels and assists with ordering
Cleans and restocks rooms and carts
Provides patient care pre and post procedure under the supervision of the registered nurse
May gather initial patient information questions such as current complaint, known allergies, may help patient dress and undress, may take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure), applies pulse
oximeter to patient and may monitor pulse and respirations after procedures; assists with patient discharge as directed
Adheres to infection control principles and applies universal precautions according to hospital and departmental standards
Keeps nurse manager updated at all times
Orders supplies as needed
Will utilize electronic charting throughout patient visit
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Position Qualifications :
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School graduate or equivalent G.E.D.
Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician Program preferred
Current BLS certification
Effective understanding and use of the English language
Must be flexible with working schedule and have ability to work occasional ovetime
Willingness to learn new tasks, be cross-trained in the center and be flexible with work load including assisting co-workers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with diversified levels of patients, staff members, and management
Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communication, office systems, and record keeping
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives
Ability to organize work material and / or charts to ensure accuracy of patient records
Ability to handle and resolve problems
Neat appearance and a professional demeanor
Regulatory requirements / risks / exposures :
Works with chemicals including, but not limited to, chlorine bleach, glutaraldehyde and formalin
Physical demand requirement meets those define as HEAVY work, exerting 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 – 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 1 – 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
On-Going job Expectations & Competency :
In addition to the above, ongoing job expectations of the scope technician
Orient to new procedures and equipment
Responsible for maintaining current BCLS
Maintain annual fire safety / general safety training
Maintain annual OSHA-TB
Maintain annual OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen
Maintain annual PPD skin test or TB Screening Form
Must complete annual performance evaluation and return in a timely manner, including competency skills checklist
Attends and participated in at least 75% of staff meetings and reviews minutes of those meetings not attended
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