Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Suite - Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Guthrie Endoscopy Center in Sayre, PA, seeks an Endoscopy Tech to provide high-quality patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with endoscopy procedures, clean and maintain endoscopes, and support the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with 10+ years of Endoscopy experience acceptable in lieu of education; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 10+ years in Endoscopy can substitute.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to follow physician directions and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care to Endoscopy Center patients under RN supervision.
• Clean and maintain endoscopes and equipment; aid during procedures.
• Maintain knowledge through continuing education and self-study.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus!

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Position Summary

Provides high quality care to assigned patients in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains collaborative relationships with other nursing staff members, physicians and ancillary staff to provide this care. Assists in providing care to patients of all age groups in the Robert Packer Hospital Endoscopy Suite and age 18 or older in the Guthrie Endoscopy Center. Cleans and maintains endoscopes and equipment; provides technical assistance to the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies. Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical skill through continuing education, in-services and self-study activities.

Education, License & Cert

High school diploma or GED is required. 10+ years of experience as an Endo Tech will be considered in lieu of education.

Experience

Previous patient care experience and/or Endoscopy experience preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

1. Demonstrates respect, consideration and a non-judgmental attitude for patients. Maintains patient confidentiality. Prioritizes tasks, so that patient is always main focus.
2. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse in assisting with patient care, e.g. cleans stretchers, assists patients with dressing/undressing, offers drinks post-procedure, takes vital signs; makes patient safety a first priority; seeks assistance when performing an unfamiliar task; assists the RN with the nursing process by reporting observed changes in patient's appearance, vital signs, etc. to the nurse; recognizes an emergency situation and initiates proper action. Discontinues IV catheters in accordance with Endoscopy Center standards.
3. As assigned: Independently cares for and maintains endoscopes. Understands basic anatomy of all endoscopes used; utilizes and maintains Endoscopy equipment and surgical supplies and instruments in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and department guidelines, providing routine and regular examination of endoscopes, troubleshooting, and submitting for repair as needed. Maintains accurate and complete records of equipment utilized during Endoscopy procedures. Understands rationale for and utilizes industry standards to preclean, gross clean, high level disinfect and sterilize equipment; uses the principles of hand washing to prevent disease transmission and infection.
4. Works either in RPH Endoscopy Center or hospital Suite as assigned, uses downtime to seek to help other areas, e.g., care of endoscopes, assist with prep/recovery care of patients, assist with procedures, assist with patient discharges, stock supplies, disinfect and make up clean stretchers, empty laundry bags etc.
5. Under the direct supervision of the physician, after proper education and training, may assist the physician with various procedures including manipulation of the following as directed:
   • Polypectomy snares, biopsy forceps and other accessory equipment to, e.g., snare polyps and/or foreign objects, obtain biopsies.
   • Patient's abdomen by supporting/lifting/applying pressure.
6. May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Other Duties

1. Other duties as assigned.