What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Days, Endoscopy Technician, Monroe Campus position at St. Luke's University Health Network?
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Endoscopy Technician performs a variety of duties related to the care and reprocessing of GI Flexible Endoscopes and Accessories and provides technical support to the nursing staff and physicians of the Short Procedure Unit.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs all components of reprocessing and high-level disinfection of GI Endoscopes.
- Performs care and maintenance of GI Endoscopes.
- Responsible for care and maintenance of Automated Endoscope Reprocessors, including monitoring and changing of high level disinfectant; testing and documentation of disinfectant efficacy; changing of disinfectant, and troubleshooting AER problems.
- Performs set up and breakdown of procedures in GI procedure rooms.
- Provides intra-procedure assistance to nurses and physicians performing Endoscopy procedures and assists with transport of patients between pre/post procedure area and procedure rooms.
- Assists with ordering and restocking of supplies.
- Assists in the recovery area: document vitals, retrieve clothes, contact the family member person providing transportation home, and prepare light snack for the patients.
- Night and weekend on call requirement.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sits up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stands for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistantly lift, push and carry objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed, and/ or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to 10lbs. Frequently pull up to 250lbs. with assistance when appropriate. Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation; high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony (e.g., computer screen).
EDUCATION:
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent. Specialized training and experience in processing instruments, especially Flexible Endoscopes.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Planned 4 to 6 weeks of orientation to the Endoscopy Suite by professional nurse in the Endoscopy Unit., ongoing in-service programs and on-the-job experiences/and training. Customized orientation to each endoscopic procedure. Successful completion of BLS Course. Basic computer skills preferred.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
