Endoscopy Technician 1

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Beachwood, OH seeks an Endoscopy Instrument Technician to assist in safe, efficient endoscopic procedures for adult patients. Under RN direction, you decontaminate, reprocess equipment, set up rooms, and support specimen collection.

You will maintain reprocessing areas, keep inventories stocked, adhere to PHI security and UH policies, and participate in ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• Decontaminate and reprocess endoscopic equipment accurately.
• Assist in procedure rooms under RN supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness of procedure and reprocessing rooms.
• Maintain inventory of endoscopy supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and reprocesses endoscopic equipment.
• Assist in procedure rooms with patient care, specimen collection and room turnover.
• Maintain cleanliness of procedure and reprocessing rooms.
• Manage inventory of endoscopy supplies and equipment.

Job description

A Brief Overview

Assists in safe, efficient endoscopic procedures that the physicians will use as a tool for making a diagnosis for Adult patients. Assist in procedure rooms in caring for patients, obtaining specimens, cleaning, and turnaround of procedure room. Be knowledgeable in high level disinfected practices and record keeping. Be proficient in endoscopic equipment, set up, maintenance and troubleshooting. They will cross train to assist in procedures as needed. Participates in staff development and actively pursues professional and self-development.

What You Will Do

• Accurately decontaminates and reprocesses endoscopic equipment and accessories. (35%)
• Under the direction of an RN, assists in procedure rooms to assist in caring for patient, obtaining specimens, and the cleaning and turn around of procedure rooms and pre and post recovery areas. (35%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of all procedure rooms and reprocessing room. (20%)
• Maintains inventory of endoscopy supplies, reprocessing supplies and equipment. (10%)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.