GI TECH- FULL TIME DAYS- OUTPATIENT

Job Description:

DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL

Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

Endoscopy Technician

Grade

10

Job Code

7052

Date

1/99

Department

GI Endoscopy

Cost Center

6253

Status

Non-Exempt

Review Date

4/08,5/11,1/13, 1/15, 6/17, 5/19, 1/21,3/23

• PURPOSE OF JOB :

The duties and responsibilities of this position involve assisting RN's and physicians with procedures and

routine medical service tasks necessary for patient care, stocking supplies, and cleaning and maintaining

endoscopes and other equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting patients to stretchers,

instructing them on where to store belongings and changing into gowns. The GI Tech may also help give

patient nourishments with RN's direction. Communicates patient and physician requests promptly to the

nursing staff, maintaining equipment, and participation in procedures, and efficiently operating the hospital

information system.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provides safe and efficient direct patient care with consideration for age-specific

accommodations.

• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in decontamination and processing of endoscopy

specialty equipment, instruments functions and special handling. Keep supplies stocked when deliveries

are made to Endoscopy Unit (includes setting up clean scopes in Bin with kits).

• Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based

guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.

4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals.

5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards .

III. JOB CRITERIA AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Provides safe and efficient direct patient care with consideration for age-specific accommodations.

a. Assists physicians with endoscopic procedures as well as patient care duties and documentation

under direction of an RN in order to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient population

served in the endoscopy unit.

2. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in decontamination and processing of endoscopy

specialty equipment, instruments functions and special handling.

• Maintains supplies at proper par levels, maintains equipment functioning through troubleshooting,

and communication with biomedical engineering and plant operations.

3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based

guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.

a. Monitors environment to adhere to SGNA standards and Doylestown Hospital standards.

• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and personal safety to avoid contact with hazardous

compounds and potentially harmful body fluids.

• Demonstrates patient utilizing recommended two identifiers, i.e. name and birthdate.

• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards in performance of their

duties with integrity and to comply with all applicable laws in manner that excludes considerations of

personal advantage or gain.

• Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals.

a. Exhibits positive team relationship skills and contributes to create a cohesive and productive

environment.

5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards

** THIS FORM IS STANDARD FOR ALL DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATES**

Corporate Compliance / HIPAA / Behavioral Standards

Corporate Compliance/HIPAA

• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards in the performance of their duties with integrity and to comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain.
• Adheres to Doylestown Hospital's Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy rules by only discussing, or seeking out information about the status of patients to whom care is being provided with others providing care to that same patient, and ensuring such discussion takes place in a confidential setting.
• Recognizes the existence of cultural differences and utilizes appropriate resources available throughout the hospital to respond to the needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient, family member and/or visitor.

ASSOCIATE STANDARD BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Flexibility

-Adapts to and helps implement changes positively

-Helps insure appropriate staffing of area

-Accepts diversity of others

Cooperation/Teamwork

- Contributes positively to team morale

- Contributes to department and inter-department teamwork

Work Ethic, Reliability, and Professionalism

- Uses Professional Behavior at work (interactions with internal and external customers, dress, language)

- Shifts priorities to meet emergent needs

- Attendance and absenteeism are within Hospital policy

Judgment

- Solves problems / Resolves conflicts

- Adheres to confidentiality/regulatory policies

Communication

- Calmly and concisely interacts will all

- Communicates respectfully any issues or concerns to the appropriate person

Technical Expertise

- Identifies goals and meets them

- Job knowledge and skills are adequate

- Job specific competencies are complete

Resourcefulness

- Takes initiative for organizational/unit improvement or cost savings ideas

- Is relied on by peers as a resource and/or mentor

- Makes cost effective use of supplies/time

Customer Relations

- Anticipates and identifies internal and external customer needs

- Responds to needs promptly and courteously

- Treats others with sensitivity and respect

Support of Mission

- Demonstrates Hospital values of Serve, Excellence, Respect, Value, Innovation, Compassion, Education

- Behaves in a manner that promotes a culture of safety

- Actively participates in Hospital and unit based quality initiatives

Associate Responsibilities

- Proactively current with job requirements (licensure, CPR, ACLS, RAHE, etc)

- Attends in-services/inter-shifts/department meetings

• FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Occasional

Frequent

Constant

0-33%

of the

shift

34-66% of the shift

67-100% of the shift

Balancing

x

Climbing

x

Color discrimination

x

Crawling

x

Crouching

x

Depth perception

x

Handling

x

Hearing

x

Kneeling

x

Mobility

x

Pulling

x

Pushing

x

Reaching

x

Seeing

visual acuity at least 20/40

x

Sitting

x

Standing

x

Stooping

x

Talking

x

Turning

x

Aptitudes:

Occasional

Frequent

Constant

0-33%

of the shift

34-66%

of the

shift

67-100% of the shift

Form perception

x

Motor coordination

x

Finger dexterity

x

Computer/VDT ability

x

Clerical perception

x

Problem solving

x

Working speed (ex.wpm)

x

Manual dexterity

x

General learning ability

x

Environmental Conditions:

Occasional

Frequent

Constant

0-33%

of the shift

34-66%

of the

shift

67-100%

of the

shift

Extreme cold

x

Temperature changes

x

Humid conditions

x

Exposure to blood and body fluids

x

Exposure to chemicals

x

Inclement weather conditions; inside/outside weather conditions

x

Extreme heat

x

Wet conditions

x

Exposure to fumes

x

Noise and vibration

x

Poor ventilation

x

V. QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of nursing assistant/medical technician/PCT program preferred.

If hired or transferred into position after 12/28/20, must pass an accredited program through National Commission for Certifying Agency, which is administered by one of the following agencies and must maintain or obtain (within 18 months of hire):

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor -HSPA (IAHCSMM)

OR

Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor - CBSPD

• Experience : One year clinical related experience preferred, (i.e., nursing assistant, medical technician, PCT). Endoscopy experience and/or respiratory experience preferred.

• Job Knowledge : Must have sufficient understanding of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as well as familiarity with basic clinical skills, ability to acquire and maintain technical skills, ability to maintain endoscopes and other equipment. Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to operate the hospital information system and computer systems.

• Other Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills
• CPR

• REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Supervised by ASC Clinical Administrator, Endoscopy Unit

• APPROVALS:

Department Director Date

Human Resources Date

As an employer, the Doylestown Health System maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. We value diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and disabled individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer.

PART II

ASSOCIATE NAME : POSITION : Endoscopic Unit - Endoscopy Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

COMMENTS

( Results, examples,

discussions etc.)

WEIGHT

RATING

SCORE

1. Provides safe and efficient direct patient care

with consideration for age-specific

accommodations.

X 10%

2. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in

decontamination and processing of endoscopy

specialty equipment, instruments functions and

special handling.

X 30%

3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to

protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based

guidelines and Joint Commission National

Patient Safety Goals.

X 20%

4. Actively participates in and supports

departmental and organizational quality initiatives

and goals.

X 15%

5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-

specific standards .

X 25%

= 100%

TOTAL SCORE PART II

Job Qualifications:
V. QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of nursing assistant/medical technician/PCT program preferred.

If hired or transferred into position after 12/28/20, must pass an accredited program through National Commission for Certifying Agency, which is administered by one of the following agencies and must maintain or obtain (within 18 months of hire) :

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor -HSPA (IAHCSMM)

OR

Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor - CBSPD

• Experience : One year clinical related experience preferred, (i.e., nursing assistant, medical technician, PCT). Endoscopy experience and/or respiratory experience preferred.

• Job Knowledge : Must have sufficient understanding of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as well as familiarity with basic clinical skills, ability to acquire and maintain technical skills, ability to maintain endoscopes and other equipment. Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to operate the hospital information system and computer systems.

• Other Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills
• CPR

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