Endoscopy Tech III

Job Description

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Endoscopy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $23.12 - $36.41 per hour

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General

Summary:

The Endoscopy Technician III works under the direction of a physician, department leadership, and/or registered nurse. Provides support to the Endoscopy department before, during and after procedures. This role will serve as a resource, coach, and preceptor for other Endoscopy Technicians at RUMC while performing the duties of disinfecting endoscopic equipment, assisting physicians with the technical components of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures as assigned.

In addition, this role exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of current Endoscopy Technician experience.
• Current GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification or Advanced GTS.
• Current experience with decontamination and reprocessing of all instrumentation used in assigned department; according to regulatory agency requirements and standards set forth by professional organizations and institutional policies.
• Prior clinical training may include CMS, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, or paramedic training.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced knowledge of GI anatomy and aseptic techniques.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to foster teamwork within the work environment that ultimately supports the mission and values of Rush.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age appropriate care when caring for patients and treats patients, visitors, and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.

Preferred

• Advanced Life Support.
• Associate Degree or higher.
• Patient Care Technician Certification or Certified Medical Assistant.
• Accredited Phlebotomy and /or PIV training and course completion.

Other Duties:

Intravenous Line Insertion/Phlebotomy

• Under direction of the physician and supervision of a registered nurse, the Endoscopy Technician III will insert peripheral intravenous lines (PIV) and applies dressing in compliance with hospital and unit procedure.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of procedure to be performed ensuring proper placement of PIV line to not interfere with planned procedure
• Provides instruction/information to patient/significant other concerning placement of IV line/care being provided.
• Assists in emergency situations as needed.
• Under the direction of physician and supervision of a registered nurse, performs phlebotomy as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter and retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: