Endoscopy Tech

• Assist in the nursing care and preparation of G.I. Lab/Endoscopy Center patients
• Function as a member of the procedure team in issuing supplies and instruments to Endoscopists
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures
• Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
• Assist in preparing patient and procedure area
• prepare and maintain endoscopy video cart, light source, supplies, endoscope, instillation pump and lab containers
• Assist in maintenance and care of specimens
• prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Assist with patient admission to Admitting and Recovery
• Transport patients to and from requesting areas
• ensure adherence to all safety measures
• Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Document all patient care activity, provider and instrument utilization in electronic medical record or hard copy as appropriate
• complete all billing sheets
• Perform restocking duties as necessary
• Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

• High School or GED Equivalent
• 1 year directly related experience
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

• Program Graduate
• Surgical Technician
• Medical Assistant Program
• Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Program
• Associate Degree

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials