Endoscopy tech 1

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support patient transport, prepare rooms and assist during endoscopy procedures in a fast-paced unit. You will help with patient positioning, labeling and transport of specimens, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to ensure safety and efficiency.

The role requires attention to asepsis, proper decontamination per SGNA guidelines, and ability to operate or monitor high-level disinfection equipment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Patient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer keyboard preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal/ customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit.
• Assist with positioning of patients and basic patient care during procedures.
• Endoscopy Technician ensures patient safety during electrocautery procedures and proper grounding.
• Lab specimens handled properly; assist in collection, labeling and transport to/from Lab.
• Assist with procedures under guidance of the RN.
• Set up rooms and equipment for procedures to optimize turn around time.
• Communicate pertinent information to RN/Charge Nurse/Manager/Physician.
• Assist in pre and post-procedure care under RN guidance.
• Take vital signs, transport patients, assist with dressing/undressing.
• Initiate or collaborate on safety initiatives and report safety events.
• Endoscopes cleaned and decontaminated per SGNA standards.

Skills

Knowledge of computer keyboard

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Good interpersonal/ customer service

Basic computer skills

Current CPR certification

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit.
• Assist with positioning of patients and basic patient care during procedures, such such as manipulating the outer abdominal wall of a patient to facilitate the advancement of the endoscope through the intestines.
• The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures ensuring proper patient grounding and proper functioning of the electrocautery equipment.
• Lab specimens are handled in a proper efficient manner. Assist in collection, labeling and transportation of specimens to and from the Lab.
• Assist with procedures under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Sets up rooms and equipment in preparation for the patient and facilitate turn around time in the procedure room.
• Communicates pertinent information to the RN/Charge Nurse/Manager/Physician.
• Assist in pre and post-procedure care of the patient under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• Duties may include, but are limited to taking vital signs, transporting patients, assisting patients to dress and undress for procedures, removing IVs.
• Initiate or collaborate with team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of all equipment used and reporting of safety events.

Endoscopes will be cleaned and decontaminated according to SGNA standards to provide a safe environment for patient care.

Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation or equipment delivered to the department is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross-contamination or damage. Competency is demonstrated through observation and annual competency.

• Wears protective attire when performing decontamination.
• Follows standards of asepsis.
• Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete following SGNA guidelines.
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and work flow throughout the shift.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
• Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge in a timely manner.
• Handles infectious waste according to hospital policy.

High level disinfection is performed in a safe and effective manner.

• Uses appropriate testing for purpose of monitoring the function of the high level disinfection equipment on every cycle and documents the results.
• Observes and assesses the operation of each unit for every cycle by interpreting the recorder data provided.
• Places each item in the processor with appropriate setup to ensure high level disinfection.
• Reports malfunction to charge person and Biomedical Engineering immediately.
• Performs chemical and biological monitoring per department protocol.
• May precept new employees and assist with the yearly competency testing of associates on the unit.

Equipment testing will be validated and recorded.

Appropriate follow up on repairs will be demonstrated.

• Ensures that all the components of the equipment are present, assembled and ready for use each time the equipment is used or at end of shift per item protocol.
• Tests equipment for correct function following established procedures.
• Equipment and scopes will be sent for repair after consultation with charge person.
• Accurate records of repairs and maintenance are kept per policy.
• Communicates with the Biomedical Engineering department when repairs of endoscopes are necessary.

Inventory for unit is maintained and other unit duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of computers by sending and retrieving information. (e.Imaging System, Tracking Board).
• Assist with assembly and disassembling of outpatient patient charts.
• Assist by answering the phone and communicate information to an appropriate team member.
• Communicates with Endoscopy Technician II or leader when supplies are needed.

Education and Experience Required

High school education or equivalent.

Minimum 1 Year Related Experience

Patient care experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of computer keyboard preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal/ customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, and life threatening diseases.
• Ability to cover call on evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work rotating shifts with variable shift start time.
• Ability and flexibility to deal with changing environments.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to respond to codes in the clinical settings.
• Very heavy lifting: up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to communicate with patients, physicians and other team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints.
• Ability to work in demanding situations.

This position can recognize needs and behaviors of the following age groups: adolescent, adult, and older adult.

Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.