POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in the delivery of patient care in the Endoscopy Center under the direct supervision of the RN/physician.

EDUCATION:

• High School education or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Surgical Technician or LPN, or prior experience as an Endoscopy Technician.
• Prior experience in an Endoscopy Unit preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the computer scheduling and patient charting system.
• Demonstrates good customer service when dealing with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity in the use of required endoscopy instrumentation/equipment.
• Keeps emotions in check and engages patients with open, unbiased communication.
• High attention to detail.
• A team player, who is focused on attending to their workload, but also realizes that they are part of a team and are ready to do whatever is needed to carry out the required tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies the principles of aseptic technique correctly and practices appropriate infection control.
• Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology to the endoscopy procedures to which assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures, technology, equipment, and applicable standards of care.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the setup, operation, maintenance, and cleaning of all equipment used in the center.
• Assists in data collection to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns or human responses (e.g. vital signs).
• Assists, under the direction of the GI Registered Nurse, in the implementation of the established plan of care.
• Assists the physician and/or GI Registered Nurse during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes by team collaboration.
• Reprocesses and maintains equipment according to standards of infection control, policies/procedures and manufactures’ instructions.
• Maintains familiarity with the location and function of all emergency equipment and assists as during emergency situations.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.