Endoscopy Technician I - West Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

West Hospital - Endoscopy Technician I

Full-Time - 40Hrs/Week

Shift - Days/Afternoons

Job Summary:

The Endoscopy Technician performs competent inspection and reprocessing of all re-usable department supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with organization policy and procedures.  The Endoscopy Technician I, demonstrates knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for reprocessing and ensures that all re-usable supplies, instruments, and equipment are processed, tracked, and stored in accordance with organization policy and procedure

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates disinfection principles to correctly leak test, manually clean, validate cleaning and disinfect all re-usable endoscopy supplies, instruments, and equipment in strict accordance with the organization policy and procedure.

• Inspects supplies, instruments, and equipment for cleanliness and functionality.

• Operates Automated Endoscopic Reprocessors (AER) and other reprocessing equipment according to organization policy and procedure.  Demonstrates accurate documentation of process, tracking and logs as required.

• Demonstrates infection control practices with personal protective equipment, hand washing, aseptic techniques cleaning and disinfection of all instruments and equipment according to organization policy and procedure.

• Monitoring channel check process on specialty scopes to ensure appropriate pre-cleaning and reprocessing is occurring for patient safety.

• Promote organizational behavioral based expectations and supports organizations efforts to exceed Key Performance Indicator goals.  Strives to provide quality patient care that demonstrates stewardship and   management of valuable organization and human resources.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

Experience:

• Six months of previous Endoscope reprocessing experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Knowledge of infection control principles.

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation as required.

• Ability and wiliness to float throughout markets as directed.

• Inform supervisory of supply, instrument, and equipment concerns

• Analytical skills

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Acceptance of authority

• Critical thinking

• Communication with supervisor and teammates

• Teamwork

• Conflict resolution

• Active listening

• Relationship building

Training:

None

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Endoscopy - West

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