Allied Health - Endo Tech

Cynet Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician for a 13-week Allied Health assignment. The role involves instrument prep, procedure setup, and post-procedure turnover under physician supervision. Requires at least 2 years in a similar role and knowledge of endoscopy-related anatomy and infection control.

The technician will assist with patient care, maintain endoscopes, and ensure equipment and supplies are available. Strong safety, documentation, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to endoscopy procedures.
• Understanding of infection control and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing instruments, setup of procedures with all necessary equipment, and post-procedure turnover of equipment, room, and patient care assistance.
• Setting up the correct equipment, providing procedural assistance under the supervision of the physician, and maintaining and cleaning endoscopes.
• Assists with patient care, exercising independent judgment under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Maintaining standards for the endoscopy patient following established guidelines.
• Responding appropriately to changes in patient needs during procedures.
• Anticipating patient needs for each procedure based on physician preferences.
• Participating in the care and maintenance of all scopes, including knowledge of equipment and supply levels.
• Administers optimal patient care by ensuring the physician has the appropriate equipment and supplies for each procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle changes in the plan of care calmly and efficiently and assist with patient positioning as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment by stocking rooms and cleaning equipment as assigned.
• Observes and anticipates changes in patient needs during procedures and follows the plan of care efficiently under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Participation in team initiatives for identifying unit problems and seeking resolutions is essential.
• The technician communicates effectively, promotes specific improvements, and engages in performance improvement activities.
• Safety by anticipating potential hazards and maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.
• Accurate use of the hospital information system to enter and retrieve patient data; collaboration on equipment and supply issues.
• Flexibility in assuming other appropriate responsibilities.

Skills

2 years experience

Anatomy knowledge

Infection control

Universal precautions

Job description

Allied Health - Endo Tech

Profession: Endoscopy Technician

Specialty: Endoscopy Technician

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: 2 years

License: BLS

Must-Have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to endoscopy procedures
• Understanding of infection control and universal precautions

Description:The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for the preparation of instruments, setup of procedures with all necessary equipment, and post-procedure turnover of equipment, room, and patient care assistance.

This role includes setting up the correct equipment, providing procedural assistance under the supervision of the physician, and maintaining and cleaning endoscopes.

The technician also assists with patient care, exercising independent judgment under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining standards for the endoscopy patient following established guidelines.
• Responding appropriately to changes in patient needs during procedures.
• Anticipating patient needs for each procedure based on physician preferences.
• Participating in the care and maintenance of all scopes, including knowledge of equipment and supply levels.

Additionally, the technician administers optimal patient care by ensuring the physician has the appropriate equipment and supplies for each procedure.

They must demonstrate the ability to handle changes in the plan of care calmly and efficiently and assist with patient positioning as needed.

The technician also maintains a clean and safe patient environment by stocking rooms and cleaning equipment as assigned.

They observe and anticipate changes in patient needs during procedures and follow the plan of care efficiently under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Participation in team initiatives for identifying unit problems and seeking resolutions is essential.

The technician communicates effectively, promotes specific improvements, and engages in performance improvement activities.

They practice safety by anticipating potential hazards and maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.

Accurate use of the hospital information system to enter and retrieve patient data is required, along with collaboration on equipment and supply issues.

Flexibility in assuming other appropriate responsibilities is also expected.