Endoscopy Technician - Full Time - Days

Northeast Georgia Health System Inc; Gainesville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking an Endoscopy Specialty Technician. This role functions as a specialty tech, teaching aide and resource person in the endoscopy suite, caring for patients from adolescent to geriatric, and supporting procedural teams.

You will set up endoscopy procedures, assist the proceduralist, help with specimen collection and preparation, clean and disinfect equipment, and maintain a safe, aseptic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Endoscopy or Operating Room within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Set up endoscopy procedures with proper endoscopes and supplies.
• Assist the proceduralist during endoscopic procedures.
• Assist in collection, preparation, verification and logging of specimens.
• Clean and disinfect endoscopes per manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain a safe, aseptic environment and monitor equipment.
• Precept new staff and adhere to infection control policies.
• Coordinate overtime and call coverage as required.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Specimen collection

Patient care equipment

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Job Category

Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon

About the Role

Job Summary Functions as a specialty tech, teaching aide and resource person in their specialty and other duties as assigned. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. This position will care for patients from adolescent through geriatric age groups.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: One (1) year recent experience (within five years) in Endoscopy or Operating Room for PRN Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: One (1) year recent experience (within five years) in Endoscopy or Operating Room for Full Time or Part Time Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates effective time management by completing patient case assignments with appropriate turnover average Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in preparing and assisting with patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and with specimen collection Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in operating patient care equipment

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Functions as a specialty technician in the Endoscopy procedure rooms or at bedside and assumes other duties as assigned. Set up procedures with proper endoscope(s) and supplies according to endoscopic procedure requirements prior to the start of the procedure. Demonstrates competency as a Endoscopy Specialty Technician. Assists the proceduralist with endoscopic procedures. Assists in the collection, preparation, verification and logging of specimens. Properly cleans room at completion of procedure (to include proper bedside cleaning of the endoscopes) and resets for the next procedure. Clean and disinfect endoscopes as needed according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. Maintains safe and aseptic environment. Assist in the monitoring/troubleshooting of endoscopic equipment to ensure appropriate functionality and escalating any issues. Ensure proper patient body alignment during the procedure by position monitoring checks e.g. feet, arms, etc. Precept new staff as assigned and demonstrates sound clinical & positive interpersonal skills. Adheres to infection control practices. Demonstrates knowledge of safety policies and procedures. Contributes to productivity of the department by demonstrating effective time management. Expedites safe, rapid turnover of procedures. Accurately reports supplies used to ensure proper charging. Reports all problems or necessary changes to the Circulating RN or Charge Nurse. Arranges own schedule to meet requirement of overtime, call changes and holiday coverage. Accepts call as assigned and is available within 30 minutes (or less). Contributes to the overall efficiency of the Endoscopy Unit by performing routine task. Performs special assignments. Assist with general daily clean up and stocking of procedure rooms.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Constantly 66-100% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Constantly 66-100% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires

Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special

a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.