Endo Tech 40 hours days

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Inventory supplies in each designated area and order supplies according to PAR levels, including an end of the day review and inventory.
2. Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
3. Reprocess endoscopes using the scope washer and document cycle results.
4. Applies knowledge of procedures by using and operating the correct equipment on a daily basis based on scheduled cases.
5. Sets up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (i.e. SCU, OR, ED).
6. Formulate and maintain generic and physicians preference lists according procedure by supplies and equipment.
7. Maintain procedure set up according to designated procedure preference and/or physician lists.

8. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists the physician during endoscopic procedures and assists in the maintenance of supplies, equipment and maintains cleanliness of the Endoscopy unit
a. Using the principles of asepsis, prepares instruments, supplies and endoscopes for the procedure
b. Assists in properly positioning patients
c. Provides appropriate instrumentation and supplies to the physician during procedures
d. Cleans and restocks the endoscopy unit according to departmental protocols
e. Washes and assembles instruments and supplies according to departmental protocols.

9. Transports patients to and from the Endoscopy unit.
10. Assists, as needed, in performing clerical duties on the unit.
11. Assists the Manager in performing other duties as may be appropriate.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. BLS Certification required
2. SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
3. High School Graduate
4. Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care-related education required

Preferred:
1. EMT or Critical Care Tech Preferred
2. Associates Degree in health care field preferred

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Must have at least 2 years of experience working in a health care patient care support position with some direct patient care / clinical responsibilities
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
3. Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling
4. Knowledge of basic computer usage
5. Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in clear and concise English and to communicate effectively with patients, staff and families, both verbally and in writing
6. Normal clerical dexterity.
7. Typing skills and basic medical terminology
8. Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity
9. Excellent verbal communication skills
OR equivalent combination of the above

Preferred:
1. Previous Endoscopy Unit experience preferred

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Constantly:
- Standing, working indoors
- Precise hearing, vision

Frequently:
- Walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, reaching, grasping, repetitive movements, precise motor skills

Occasionally:
- Sitting, twisting, balancing, heights, high stress level