Endoscopic Technician

Description

The Endoscopy Technician is a multi-task position that is expected to schedule procedures, perform computer data entry for ph studies, and assist in the procedure room. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for all task-based Gastroenterology activities. Endoscopy activities include, but are not limited to: cleaning and disinfecting scopes, preparing equipment for sterilization, preparing scopes for repair, tracking repair, procedure room set up, maintaining disinfection logs, maintaining supplies needed for procedures rooms, dirty utility room, and clean utility room, and assisting the nurse with patient admission to the procedure room.

The technician has basic knowledge of equipment for troubleshooting equipment problems. The Endoscopy Technician is accountable for demonstrating knowledge of principles and practice of aseptic techniques, and all quality assurance activities related to infection control and disinfection/sterilization of endoscopic equipment. The technician complies will all department specific policies and procedures. The Endoscopy Technician is expected to fulfill varying weekend and weeknight call coverage.

The Endoscopy Technician is expected to provide support and coverage across all Swedish campuses as needed. May occasionally work overtime.

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• Coursework/Training:
  Completion of a Surgical Technology, Anesthesia Technologist, Certified Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant program
• Upon hire:
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification --or--
• Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License --or--
• Washington Surgical Technologist Registration
• Upon hire:
  National Provider BLS
  - American Heart Association
• Within 1 year of hire:
• National Certified Endoscope Reprocessor
  - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association --or--
• National Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors
  - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
• 1 year of experience (within 3 years of assuming the position) in a medical setting as a Surgical Technologist, Anesthesia Technologist, Nursing Assistant Certification or Certified Medical Assistant required. Completion of 12 months of full-time employment or equivalent part-time hours processing flexible endoscopes preferred. Knowledge of infection control procedures including PPE, Blood Borne Pathogens, biohazard waste removal. Knowledge of types of microorganisms (bacteria, virus, fungus, prions), disease transmission;
  
  prevention of cross contamination and Anatomy and Physiology as related to GI and Pulmonary body systems preferred. Knowledge of scopes and accessories for endoscopic procedures, handling and cleaning of scopes and accessories and reprocessing of scopes/accessories preferred.

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