Endoscopy Technician

Brown University Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 25,953 - 37,856; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support patient care in the endoscopy suite under the RN's supervision. You will assist physicians, handle endoscopy equipment processing, and contribute to perioperative and central sterile services for efficient workflow.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CRCST preferred with BLS required. The ideal candidate will maintain high standards of aseptic technique and adhere to infection-control practices while working in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST preferred, BLS required.
• Ability to assist physician in endoscopic procedures.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization and infection control principles.
• Familiarity with AAMI, AORN, ASGE guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with endoscopy procedures.
• Clean endoscopes: High level disinfection.
• Sterilize and process instrumentation.
• Prepare and transport instruments for OR/endoscopy.
• Maintain logs: sterilization, temperature, humidity, equipment repair.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Sterilization techniques

Equipment processing

Universal Protocol

AORN Standards

ASGE Guidelines

Fast-paced environment

Good judgement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST preferred

BLS required

Job description

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. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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 manufacturer’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.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED
• CRCST preferred, BLS required

MINIMUM 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

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

• Face shields
• Surgical mask
• Surgical gown
• Gloves

PAY RANGE

$18.84 - $27.48

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION

SAH Attleboro Surgical Center 738 Washington St - 738 Washington Street Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703

WORK TYPE

0700-1530

WORK SHIFT

Day

DRIVING REQUIRED

No

UNION

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East