Job Summary: The Endoscopy Technician has three (3) main functional areas, those areas will be outlined below, to include general ambulatory surgery center duties. The focus of an Endo Tech is to be accountable for the delivery of safe, and quality patient care.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
General Tasks
Maintain an adequate inventory of linens and supplies for the unit, to include par levels of supplies within endoscopy procedure rooms.
Practice infection control and standard precautions as trained or instructed.
Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e. patient body fluids, disinfectant chemicals).
Disinfect carts and equipment between patients and maintain standards to provide a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
Handle equipment appropriately and in a manner to prevent damage.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with all regulatory requirements and/or guidelines. These requirements/guidelines include but are not limited to AAAHC standards, Medicare and state specific guidelines, OSHA, HIPPA, Federal Fraud and Abuse Laws.
Comply with ethical, professional, and legal standards inherent in-patient care and professional conduct.
Procedure Room
Set up and assist physician with procedures.
Ensure that all the equipment is correct for the procedure and in good working order.
Safely deliver endoscopes to and from the procedure room.
Collect, label, and send specimens with the correct paperwork out of the procedure room.
Document thoroughly, accurately, and appropriately for each procedure.
Scope Cleaning
Handle all scopes in and out of scope washers for proper disinfection.
Manually leak test, brush, and clean endoscopes.
Monitor and record chemical concentrations per policy to ensure high level disinfection of equipment is complete.
Maintain documentation of reprocessing safety checks to include all scope repairs, disinfectant, and filter change records.
Notify supervisor of any damage found while processing the scopes.
Patient Admission
Accurately obtain vital signs as indicated and document on chart.
Escort patient/families through and assist in checking in of patients as scheduled or needed.
Assist in data collection to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns, or human responses.
Core Competencies
Flexible, Detail oriented, Customer focus, Team working, Initiative, Problem solving, Organized, Self-motivated
General
Adopt the One GI culture of respect, integrity and accountability that contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image to our external customers.
Incorporate a leadership mindset to your role.
Comply with One GI procedures, policies, and regulations relevant to your role.
Successfully completes all One GI training requirements (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, HealthStream, compliance, etc.)
Responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements and/or guidelines. These requirements/guidelines include, but are not limited to: OSHA, HIPAA, Federal Fraud and Abuse laws.
Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS office
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
Proven ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize
Able to maintain standards and professionalism during periods of fluctuating workloads
Provide professional service to direct customers of One GI in all interactions.
Build effective working relationships with other team members.
Manage daily tasks to ensure business needs are consistently met.
Education and Qualifications
High School graduate required.
Previous medical office experience is preferable.
Previous experience with computers is required.
Must possess knowledge of acceptable parameters of pulse oximetry and blood pressures, blood borne pathogens and aseptic techniques.
BLS certification required.
Must have sufficient strength to move carts, and assist patients while walking.
Location Specific Requirements
Certification/Licensure: G.I. Scope Reprocessing certification upon hire or obtain within 2 years. Scope room staff who were employed as Scope Technicians prior to the 1/1/2017 TN law are not required to have certification. Gastro One requires certification as part of ongoing employment and certification must be maintained throughout employment. Staff must work under a certified scope reprocessor/grandfathered scope room staff until certification is achieved. All staff working in the scope room must maintain 6 Sterile Processing IAHCSMM Specific CEU’s annually.
Travel: Dayton Gastro Endo Tech’s are required to float/travel to all DG locations as needed/required. Incumbent must be capable & able to travel and have reliable transportation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Understand/comprehend English as well as read/ follow written English instructions.
This role requires continuous activity levels in areas such as walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and reaching. It also requires dexterity in motion/flexibility. Ability to lift, push or pull 35+ or more. Must be able to differentiate colors and successfully pass color blind screening.
Work Environment
This job operates in a clinic and procedure room environment. There is potential to be exposed to blood, tissue, and bodily fluids. Involves exposure to Glutaraldehyde/Rapicide (Refer to SDS manual as needed).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the non-essential or essential functions of this job. All accommodations will be investigated on an individual basis with the needs of the department and current staff resources considered. Accommodations will not be made that compromise the safety and health of any associate.
