What are the responsibilities and job description for the UMC Endoscopy Technician position at Test New Server?
PART I - General Job / Performance Information
Education and Experience
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with some college preferred. Prior experience in working with patients preferably as a nurse aide. Some medical knowledge is strongly desired.
- Environmental / Working Conditions
Works in a well-lighted and ventilated building. Exposure to blood pathogens is a high risk. Must work with sterilizing and hazardous chemicals of the Endoscopy equipment.
Must communicate appropriately and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees. Must communicate will with ancillary departments and sales representatives.
The Endoscopy Technician will be responsible for assisting the RN. In patient care. The Endoscopy Tech is responsible for transporting outpatients and in patients to procedure rooms and to post procedure recovery. Must assist the RN as directed during the procedure with use of instruments for the procedure. Assist the RN pre-procedure in prepping the patients for the procedure, intra-procedure, and past procedure. Can assist the patients and families with wheelchair at discharge. Must be able to learn the scope sterilization process and stocking of procedure rooms. Must be able to perform in an on-call role after hours and on weekends as needed.
Basic Life Support certification required. Nurse Aide Certification helpful.
Must be physically fit. Work requires walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, transporting patients, and standing is required most of the duty time. Adequate hand / eye coordination and fine motor skills required. Must be capable of learning rapidly and accept rapid change.
Must be mature and have sincere and dedicated attitude. Must be able to maintain a pleasant attitude and even temperament while working under pressure. Must be able to deal with angry people and yet remain calm and exercise tact at all times. Must be able to maintain and clean Endoscopy Scopes. A. Technical Competence B. Policy Compliance C. Organizational Behavior D. Fiscal Responsibilities E. Customer Service Plan
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