Endoscopy Tech- Per Diem

Job Description

The Endoscopy Technician provides assistance to the physicians during endoscopic procedures. To provide a safe working environment. To care for instruments and equipment being used during the procedures. To anticipate the needs of the Endoscopist during the procedure and to plan and prepare appropriately.

• Job Responsibility
• Assists physician with all types of endoscopic procedures by using universal precautions, following orientation, competency tools, obtaining and recording patient's data during procedure such as vital signs, etc.
• Verifies patient's name, companion, and type of procedure. Prepares room, including physical environment, appropriate endoscope, and supplies needed, acts per Endoscopy policy and procedures.
• Prompter of therapeutic environment by providing patient care in accordance with the hospital patient comfort measures and departmental policy and procedures.
• Maintains equipment in excellent condition and reports equipment malfunction to the nurse in charge by cleaning and testing the equipment to make sure it is working correctly.
• Cleans procedure room following procedures including endoscopes and accessories.
• Enters all patient data into Image Manager Computer System as trained by manufacturer.
• Collects and labels all specimens obtained from the patient during endoscopic procedures following hospital and Endoscopy guidelines.
• Assures patient comfort directed by Nurse, taking into consideration the appropriate age of the patient. *Stocking and maintaining of supplies and equipment in procedure rooms on a daily basis.
• Participates in staff meetings, attends in-services led by manufacturer representative of product and other conferences to update and maintain knowledge and skills in the Endoscopy field.
• Performs secretarial duties. Performs transporter and messenger duties when assigned by Head Nurse. Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Graduate or GED equivalency, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care, required.
• Nursing attendant experience preferred.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Olympus Image Manager, required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, team player, works well under pressure with strong interpersonal and manual dexterity skills, required.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).