Endoscopy Technician

at  Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care duties including cleaning and preparation for the department. Also assists physicians and RNs with Endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy suites.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of care for the assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).
• Properly reprocesses endoscopes according to infection control and Lahey Clinic guidelines.
• Assures endoscope equipment is in working order.
• Keeps accurate documentation for cleaning/testing of equipment and supplies.
• Cleans Endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepares for next procedure in a timely fashion.
• Directly assists physician and RN during Endoscopy procedures. Procedures include but are not limited to EGD, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Biopsies, PEG placement, ERCP, and EUS. Operates/handles equipment properly during Endoscopic procedures.
• Handles specimens according to policy.
• Stocks Pyxis Patient Station as needed and directed.
• Informs Lead Endoscopy Technician or management team of any equipment problems.
• Prepares travel cart for procedures in MICU/SICU areas.
• Performs basic nursing assistant duties included but not limited to vital signs, applies bedside cardiac monitoring and discontinues telemetry leads upon direction by RN.
• Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
• Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients. Under the direction of the RN, performs basic and high risk interventions as outlined in the Falls Risk Policy.
• Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures including hand hygiene, isolation protocol, and cleaning of patient care devices and equipment.
• Assists in transporting patients. Orders supplies from Pharmacy in response to emergency requests.

COMPLIES WITH ALL LAHEY CLINIC POLICIES.

• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
• Maintains confidentiality for all aspects of patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Licensure, Certification, Registration: None Required
Experience: None required

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of care for the assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).
• Properly reprocesses endoscopes according to infection control and Lahey Clinic guidelines.
• Assures endoscope equipment is in working order.
• Keeps accurate documentation for cleaning/testing of equipment and supplies.
• Cleans Endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepares for next procedure in a timely fashion.
• Directly assists physician and RN during Endoscopy procedures. Procedures include but are not limited to EGD, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Biopsies, PEG placement, ERCP, and EUS. Operates/handles equipment properly during Endoscopic procedures.
• Handles specimens according to policy.
• Stocks Pyxis Patient Station as needed and directed.
• Informs Lead Endoscopy Technician or management team of any equipment problems.
• Prepares travel cart for procedures in MICU/SICU areas.
• Performs basic nursing assistant duties included but not limited to vital signs, applies bedside cardiac monitoring and discontinues telemetry leads upon direction by RN.
• Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
• Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients. Under the direction of the RN, performs basic and high risk interventions as outlined in the Falls Risk Policy.
• Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures including hand hygiene, isolation protocol, and cleaning of patient care devices and equipment.
• Assists in transporting patients. Orders supplies from Pharmacy in response to emergency requests