Endoscopy Technician - St. Francis Medical Center - PRN

Endoscopy Technician

The Endoscopy Technician performs competent inspection and reprocessing of all re-usable department supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with organization policy and procedures. The Endoscopy Technician I demonstrates knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for reprocessing and ensures that all re-usable supplies, instruments, and equipment are processed, tracked, and stored in accordance with organization policy and procedure.

Demonstrates disinfection principles to correctly leak test, manually clean, validate cleaning and disinfect all re-usable endoscopy supplies, instruments, and equipment in strict accordance with the organization policy and procedure.

Inspects supplies, instruments, and equipment for cleanliness and functionality.

Operates Automated Endoscopic Reprocessors (AER) and other reprocessing equipment according to organization policy and procedure. Demonstrates accurate documentation of process, tracking, and logs as required.

Demonstrates infection control practices with personal protective equipment, hand washing, aseptic techniques cleaning and disinfection of all instruments and equipment according to organization policy and procedure.

Monitoring channel check process on specialty scopes to ensure appropriate pre-cleaning and reprocessing is occurring for patient safety.

Promotes organizational behavioral based expectations and supports organizations efforts to exceed Key Performance Indicator goals. Strives to provide quality patient care that demonstrates stewardship and management of valuable organization and human resources.

Prioritizes tasks/assignments based on department need and skill level while assuming full accountability.

Participates and encourages teammates in meeting patient care delivery and in restocking, cleaning, and organizing patient care areas, checks with department leadership when finished with assignment, and supports team needs.

Ensures physical preparation of the supply, instrument, and equipment rooms by maintaining a constant state of readiness, e.g., cleaning, maintenance, and stocking. Understands organization policy and procedures around labeling, hangtime, storage, and transportation of all instruments and equipment and their respective storage areas.

Performs related duties such as log documentation, filing, photocopying, and other duties as assigned.

Contributes to unit performance improvement and/or quality improvement activities.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (preferred)

High School diploma or equivalent (required)

Six months of previous Endoscope reprocessing experience (preferred)

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Knowledge of infection control principles. Ability to maintain accurate documentation as required. Ability and willingness to float throughout markets as directed. Inform supervisory of supply, instrument, and equipment concerns. Analytical skills. Attention to detail. Acceptance of authority. Critical thinking. Communication with supervisor and teammates. Teamwork. Conflict resolution. Active listening. Relationship building.