Summary:

Under the direction of the RN the endoscopy technician is responsible for assisting with the care and safety of the patient in the endoscopy suite.

Other duties include assisting physician with endoscopy procedure and processing of endoscopy equipment.

The endoscopy technician is responsible for performing a range of support activities that contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative endoscopy and CSD areas.

Work involves inventorying disassembling cleaning high level disinfection sterilization reassembling and maintaining operating room and endoscopy instrumentation/equipment.

The endoscopy technician performs in between case cleaning and terminal cleaning.

 

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.

Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.


Assists physician with endoscopy procedure
Cleaning of endoscopes: High level disinfection
Performs disinfection and sterilization of instrumentation in the central service department
Processes all instruments for the operating room according to manufucterer's recommendations
Updates and maintains IFU's related to endoscopy/operating room equipment and instrumentation
Performs specimen handling in the endoscopy suite
Performs documentation and logs related to sterilization including temperature and humidity logs eye wash log and instrument/equipment repair log
Assists with transporting and positioning of patients
Performs other duties as assigned

 

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 - 5 years preferred
Ability to assist physician in all endoscopic procedures
Knowledge of aseptic technique infection control principles sterilization techniques equipment and supply processing and operation of steam sterilizers*
Knowledge of Spauling Classification*
Knowledge of Universal Protocol*
Knowledge of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices*
Knowledge of AAMI Guidelines*
Knowledge of ASGE Guidelines*
Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room/endoscopy suite
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise good judgement and is self-motivated
Excellent communication and organizational skills

*on-the-job training will be provided to establish knowledge base

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED
CRCST preferred BLS required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

Stand / walk
Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balance
Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Lift up to 10 lbs.
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

Lift up to 50 lbs
Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions
Risk of Electrical Shock
Exposure to grease or oils
Exposure to a (insert level) of noise

Vision Requirements:

Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Face shields
Surgical mask
Surgical gown
Gloves

 

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River

 

Work Type: Full Time

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: SEIUSA

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