Endoscopy Technician

Clayton Endoscopy; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Endoscopy seeks an Endoscopy Technician to support the preparation of patients and procedures. The role involves completing lab slips, reporting patient condition changes, and restocking supplies after procedures.

You will work with the endoscopy team to ensure sterile instruments and proper aseptic techniques are followed. The position requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and is preferred for applicants with 1 year of endoscopy tech experience.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• One (1) year experience as an endoscopy technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician.
• Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested.
• Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable).
• Restocks supplies after procedures and maintains equipment, supplies, and instruments for the next case.
• Maintains high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies per policy.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

1 year experience as endoscopy technologist (preferred)

Job description

• Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician
• Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested
• Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)
• After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day
  Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of
  patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning
  equipment, supplies, and instruments
• Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments
  and supplies according to policy and procedure
• Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for
  instruments and/or equipment
• Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite
  between cases and daily terminal cleaning
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
• Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct
• Complies with center policies and procedures
• Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant
• Provides a safe environment for the patient
• Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
• Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job
• Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
• Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite
• Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)
• Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Attends all required education

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
High school Diploma or equivalent
BLS certification
One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)

TEAMWORK:
Works collaboratively with healthcare team
Exhibits high level of integrity
Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required
Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required

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