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Burlington, MA • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center • Full-time • Day
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When you join the growing BILH team, you''re not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Bronchoscopy Technician I functions as a member of the bronchoscopy team, providing support to all team members and providing safe and efficient care during pulmonary interventional procedures. The Bronchoscopy Technician I is responsible for setting up equipment, assisting the bronchoscopist, handling and labeling of specimens, and cleaning and care of equipment pre- and post-procedures.
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Provides safe and efficient care for all patients undergoing bronchoscopic procedures
Works independently as a self-starter, but is able to work as a cooperative team member
Provides an aseptic, safe, fully equipped procedural environment
Adheres to aseptic technique
Sets up all procedures
Cares for all instrumentation and supplies during bronchoscopic procedures
Directly assists the bronchoscopy team during all bronchoscopic procedures
Assists with drawing up and passing topical anesthetics to the bronchoscopist during bronchoscopic procedures
Assists with drawing up and insertion of normal saline into the bronchoscope channel as instructed by the bronchoscopist during bronchoscopic procedures
Checks equipment and instrumentation for proper functioning, and takes corrective action when necessary
Collects and processes all specimens
Orders all supplies
Reprocesses bronchoscopes using high-level disinfection
Follows department standards for billing processes.
Performs all the duties of the Clinic Assistant/Medical Assistant when working in the Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, according to departmental standards (within two months of hire).
Demonstrates an adherence to fulfill the role in regulatory compliance and readiness
Organizational Standards:
Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic's Confidentiality policy.
Incorporates Lahey Clinic's Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all the Clinic's 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: No
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to communicate with patients, family members, physicians, and other health care providers, as well as other colleagues.
Knowledge of medical terminology. Must possess strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patients' needs are met.
Must possess basic computer skills to input and retrieve clinical information, as well as patient registration and appointment information.
Utilizes critical thinking and good judgment in the performance of tasks.
Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask and to prioritize daily assignments to ensure smooth workflow
Experience: Entry-level. Experience as an endoscopy technician, medical assistant, nursing assistant, or equivalent is highly preferred
Pay Range:
$22.62 - $33.61
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients'' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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