• High School Diploma/GED

• Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethics, and accountability.

• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. to waist height.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Endoscopy Technician course within 3 months of hire into this role.

• Previous Endoscopic Technician or Patient Care Technician experience.

• Patient care experience in acute care setting.

• Participates in educating the patient about the procedure being performed including preparation, rationale, and expectations. 

• Demonstrates understanding of the plan of care.

• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection prevention procedures. 

• Assists RN with transport of sedated patients to the recovery area.

• Communicates accurate patient observations, interventions, and outcomes of care to the Registered Nurse. 

• Informs the RN of the equipment and accessories used during procedures including quantity, size, and equipment settings to be documented in the medical record. 

• Participates in specimen collection and handling. Correctly labels specimens according to hospital policy. 

• May assist the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring (vs. observation) during and following procedures, when appropriate. 

• Provides emergency care to patients when necessary, using basic life support protocols (CPR certified) until Registered Nurse and/or physician staff arrives. 

• Participates in supporting the patient during the procedure. May offer coaching and relaxation techniques. 

• Demonstrates proper handling and use of various types and sizes of video endoscopes, including colonoscopes, upper endoscopes, flexible sigmoidoscopes, duodenoscopies, ultrasound endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and enteroscopies 

• Inspects all equipment and accessories for defects prior to use to ensure highest level of infection prevention. 

• Understands theory and safety when using cautery modalities including monopolar, bipolar, and argon plasma coagulation and their various probes. 

• Performs procedures in OR setting or at patient bedside including ICU, ED, or Radiology. 

• Assists with pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placements. 

• Assists with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilations, polypectomy, sphincterotomy, stent placement, and gastrostomy tube placement.

• Demonstrates recognition of patient’s emotional and physical needs and the ability to provide a supportive environment. 

• Understands that the stress of illness may alter patient behavior and the ability to follow through on the plan of health car e. 

• Assists with the application of monitoring equipment and the setting of parameters and alarms (NIBP, ECG, and pulse oximetry). 

• Initiates start-up of endoscopy network and photo documentation procedures. 

• Properly pre-cleans/disinfects endoscopic equipment and accessories prior to sterile processing. 

• Stocks procedure rooms. Initiates the reorder of supplies as needed. 

• Performs telephone reminder calls for procedures and provides limited procedure information under RN supervision. 

• May perform other duties as assigned

Constant Physical Activity:

Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity:

Stand

Occasional Physical Activity:

Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity

Hazards:

Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools