Endoscopy Tech - Advanced Surgery Center of Long

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for an Endoscopy Technician at Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island, Port Jefferson Station 11776.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA and Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island
• Function as an assistive person during endoscopy procedures by
  • Assisting in maintaining patient safety
  • Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and following procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
  • Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
  • Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment
  • Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection
  • Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy
  • Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
  • Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy
  • Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
  • Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
  • Providing instruments and supplies to the endoscopist during the procedure.
• Provide hand-off reports to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
• Maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions.
• Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Ensure scopes are handled safely and are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team.
• Assist with post procedure cleaning of the procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Maintain required competencies.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
• Help unpack deliveries and stock as needed.
• Participate in survey preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a GI Tech preferred.
• Current BCLS certification or successful completion of BCLS Course with onboarding.

Salary: USD $23.00/hr - USD $26.00/hr.