Purpose

The Endoscopy Technician serves as a member of the Ambulatory Surgery Center (“Center”) team, responds to patient needs, prepares / maintains resources (e.g., equipment, instruments, supplies) & provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance for non-surgical endoscopy procedures in accordance with level of experience, education, policies / procedures / protocols & standards.

Essential Functions 

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus: Performs clinical care activities (direct or indirect) for patients within the “scope of practice” laws & training received; Cares for patients safely by assisting in clinical care services or engaging in administrative activities (e.g., maintaining records or supplies) that enhance or improve coordination, preparation & flow of the care experience.

Process Focus: Knows, understands & incorporates basic or essential area of practice (document, coordinate, communicate) & training standards.

Communication: Uses clear, effective, respectful language & communication methods / means.

Environment: Performs work in a safe, engaging, collaborative & supportive manner; Influences the responsible use of resources; Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Tech / Support III – skilled: Licensed, unlicensed, certified, uncertified role (direct healthcare) that supports non-surgical endoscopy routine & complex invasive diagnostic & therapeutic procedure & processes; Accountable for equipment, supplies, room set up & assisting in running equipment during procedures; Provides patient care to patients as directed by the Director of Nursing / Medical Director / Quality Committee(s);  Assists in patient intake, transport, placement of monitoring devices & sample collection / preparation; Establishes & maintains a safe & clean procedural room suite & sterile field; Adheres to high level disinfecting standards for reprocessing endoscopes & follows manufacturer’s guidelines;  Sterilizes equipment after procedures & ensures equipment is maintained in ready working order; Performs quality testing & assists & / or ensures documentation & detailed records are kept & hand-off reports are accurate / concise / pertinent; Distributes information regarding equipment or instruments at in-service / training sessions; Performs essential duties & techniques appropriate to role / function / procedure; Participates in quality improvement processes & continuous surveillance, rounding or monitoring for safety; May serve as a resource (lead), role model & / or mentor.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; At least two (2) years endoscopy or ambulatory surgery experience; Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

Associate degree in medical assisting or surgical technology; Endoscopy technician program certification; Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor certification.