Endoscopic Technician
1 day ago
As an Endoscopic Technician at Kaiser Permanente, you will play a vital role in assisting Gastroenterologists and RNs with colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures. Your primary responsibility will be to provide patient care, room set-up and turn-over, sterilization of equipment, and other duties as needed. You will ensure that each patient receives a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
Essential Responsibilities:- Comply with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate exceptional work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.
- Ensure patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to medications, procedures, infection prevention, and fall prevention.
- Report safety hazards, accidents, and incidents promptly.
- Assist in patient flow and provide support as necessary.
- Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in an attentive and individualized manner.
- Participate in the coordination and facilitation of care for patients.
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with other team members to accomplish the workload.
- Provide a safe environment for each patient and adhere to KFHPW safety standards.
- Adhere to KFHPW infection control policies and procedures.
- Assist Gastroenterologists and RNs with colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures.
- Assist with biopsies and other procedure needs.
- Deploy forceps or other equipment and/or medications under direct supervision and order of the physician.
- Anticipate physician needs for safe patient care and next actions.
- Use high-level disinfection techniques to clean endoscopy scopes via manual cleaning and/or washes sterilizers.
- Coordinate supply with Central Sterile Technician (CSR) ensuring safe practice and handling of scopes.
- Assist in the collection and labeling of specimens and preparation for pathology analysis.
- Review and communicate to physician and other medical providers appointment schedule to determine patient visit order and solicit special instructions or requests for the day.
- Responsible for room set-up and turn-over throughout the day.
- Ensure the correct equipment is in place, pre-test for safety and functionality.
- Ensure correct and sufficient supplies are readily available.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Basic Life Support required at hire.
- Medical Assistant Certificate required at hire.
- Gastroenterology Technician Specialist Certificate within 6 months of hire.
- Completion of SGNA Technician Associates Program within 6 months of hire.
- Minimum six (6) months of gastroenterology procedure experience.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
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