Endoscopy Technician

Clarkston Surgery Center is an established ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in operation since 2009. The staff of this ASC are highly-trained professionals, who are committed to creating and working in a positive environment. Clarkston Surgery Center provides the highest level of surgical services. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients and their families and physicians on staff at the facility.

Job Description: Assists endoscopy team during endoscopy procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation, and passes items as needed to the endoscopy team. Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the endoscopy room and equipment. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for the provision of care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Delivers safe patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and according to surgery center policy and procedure.
2. Efficiently and effectively assists physician with procedures.
3. Anticipates physicians' needs both in preparing for procedure and during procedure.
4. Reports the patient's planned outcomes to the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
5. Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and facility needs in an emergency situation.
6. Initiates and implements basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
8. Demonstrates ability to meet patient's and family's learning needs as identified in the plan of care.
9. Orients the patient and family to the patient care environment routines.
10. Implements the teaching plan as directed by the Registered Nurse.
11. Encourages patient/family participation in community education programs.
12. Demonstrates continued competence in treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
13. Displays an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturity in the assessments, treatment, and care undertaken.
14. Appropriately modifies approach to the patient based upon patient age utilizing a developmental perspective.
15. Provides appropriate interventions related to safety issues.
16. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
17. Demonstrates proper cleaning and care of the endoscopy equipment.
18. Responsible for the receipt and distribution of central supply, floor stock, office and stock supplies and rental equipment.
19. Maintains adequate levels of inventory, not allowing stock items to deplete, but not "over stocking"
    1. Returns or removes excess stock
20. Ensures that rental equipment has safety and performance check by biomedical personnel.
    1. Cleans and disinfects rental equipment.
21. Ensures that all equipment is issued proper tags.
    1. Responsible for all inventory control programs in accordance with facility safety and security procedures.
22. Maintains C.S. distribution and bulk storage areas arranged by sections; labels shelves in areas to note what items belong on what shelves.
23. Keeps carts and shelves to standards: 6" from floor, 18" from ceiling.
24. Checks all incoming shipments for damage.
25. Properly processes instruments and trays
    1. Uses proper cleaning materials to clean instruments and trays
    2. Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs "life" of Instruments
    3. Maintains proper records of instrumentation processing,
    4. Demonstrates principles of aseptic techniques
    5. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment during all components of instrument processing
26. Utilizes appropriate cleaning supplies and equipment to perform relevant cleaning functions on a variety of surfaces and finishes.
    1. Uses chemicals properly and according to directions on the manufactures label.
    2. Stores all supplies in properly labeled containers and in proper area
27. Adheres to bloodborne pathogen standards and standard precautions to include the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (eg, gloves, masks, eye protection, face shields) when cleaning the room and equipment and when handling any potentially infectious materials (eg, disposing of liquid waste).
28. Performs hand hygiene when gloves are removed and as soon as possible when hands are soiled.
29. Demonstrates the containment, cleaning, disinfection, and surveillance processes that are necessary during construction, repair, renovation, or demolition.

Job Behavior: Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays the facility in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord among staff members. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, physicians, and other employees.

Physical Demands: Shall be physically able to stand, walk, and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time. Demonstrates manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall be able to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Shall be able to hear and speak. Shall be able to move up to 100 pounds.

Required Skills:

Demonstrates ability to perform essential job functions, work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays the facility in a positive light to others.

Required Experience:

Preferred two years' experience in endoscopy. High school graduate or equivalent. Current CPR.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8-10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday; No weekends

Experience:

• Endoscopy: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person - Clarkston, MI