Surgical Technologist-Endoscopy Center

Overview

The Surgical Technologist provides clinical support in the Champaign Endoscopy Center. As a member of the endoscopy team, the Surgical Technologist assists with patient care activities, obtains specimens, assists physician with instruments and setting up and tearing down room between cases. Role includes reprocessing of endoscopes and accessory instruments and resource for technical equipment within the department.

• Education Level: Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology OR Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) within 18 months – Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA);
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Work Experience: 1+ years
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Excellent communication skills, hand/eye coordination, knowledge of infection control principles; independently scrubs basic surgical procedures; demonstrates problem solving in relation to the procedure; applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, pharmacology; applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, lasers; demonstrates knowledge of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork; applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.

• Assist in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.
• Collect data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and the unit based performance standards.
• Perform accurate documentation duties on the nursing unit and in patient records as directed by unit based performance standards and guidelines.
• Apply the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a clean and/or sterile environment; maintain separation of clean and dirty.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and families.
• Assist providers with procedures and treatments.
• Assist in cleaning and sterilization of instruments in accordance with unit and hospital policy and nursing society guidelines.
• Clean and stock exam and procedure rooms.
• Obtain specimens and transport in accordance with hospital policy.
• Act as resource for technical equipment within the department.
• Assist with inventory and restocking of supplies.
• Assist the physician with equipment needed to perform procedure; prepare the procedure room with appropriate supplies and equipment; reprocess endoscopes; assist the RN.
• Provide care to patients that is within scope as directed by the RN; assist the physician in collecting specimens.