ABOUT NCH
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JOB SUMMARY
The Endoscopy Technician I is responsible for the care, handling and processing of endoscopy procedural equipment and turnover of the procedure room(s). This includes management of repairs, inventory, management of receiving, and stocking of supplies. Assists with patient care as appropriate, Patient interactions include transportation to the department and assisting with the pre-op preparation as directed by the RN.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
Reports to Director of Endoscopy and is supervised by RNs and physicians.
Works cooperatively with members of nursing staff, physicians, managers and support staff
Supports registered nurses with procedures as directed.
Verifies proper equipment functioning and performs safety checks.
Interacts professionally with patients and families.
Complies with all of the organizations policies, procedures, department guidelines.
Maintains a clean, safe patient care area and staff work area by performing activities, including but not limited to:
o Complies with infection control principles, standards of Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc (SGNA) in standards of endoscopic cleaning, and standards of Sterile Processing as set forth by the American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). These principles are to maintain a safe and infection free environment.
o Assists in appropriate care and handling and cleaning of equipment and instruments.
o Utilize the Automated Endoscopic Re-processor (AER).
o Perform leak test per policy.
o Properly demonstrates how to test the high-level disinfectant for efficacy and can document the test results.
o Assists in preparing supplies and equipment.
o Demonstrates the proper packaging of instruments as needed.
o Cleans spills/breakages.
o Cleans body fluids/bio-hazardous waste following the organizations' guidelines.
o Track's location of equipment and maintains the inventory of equipment.
o Maintains accurate maintenance records of all equipment.
o Reports/complies maintenance requisitions for equipment repairs.
o Monitors and maintains clean linen supply and restocks supplies in rooms.
o Aides in maintaining stock levels of all supplies in the decontamination room, procedural rooms, and the recovery rooms.
o Complies with cleaning procedures.
o Utilizes all Manufacturer's Instruction for Use
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS