Endoscopy Technician

Entity:
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department:
Endoscopy |

Work Hours:

| Weekend Requirements:
As Needed | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary:

Provides technical support and patient care in endoscopic procedures under the direct supervision of the physician and the registered nurse.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians and nurses with performing specialized procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP). Assistance may include: positioning the patient, providing assistance with patient 's comfort measures and support for alleviating pre-procedure anxiety, connecting electrocardiogram (EKG) leads inserting bite blocks, placing grounding pads for the provider to maintain visual clarity of mucosa, providing irrigation as needed, and advancing or holding the endoscope as directed by the physician using techniques to help maintain proper insufflation.
• Prepares the endoscopy suite according to the scheduled procedure and physician preferences including, but not limited to: scope set-up, labeling irrigation solutions, and having all the supplies readily available. Scope set-up includes ensuring the scope functions with adequate air insufflation and irrigation, along with adequate video quality.
• Processes tissue and bodily fluids specimens, including retrieving tissue specimens, separating into the corresponding lab containers, properly labeling the specimen, and delivering to the designated lab department.
• Selects and operates instruments, such as biopsy forceps, polypectomy snares, hemostatic clips, various cautery probes, and retrieval nets/baskets as directed by physician during procedures.
• Performs endoscope high level disinfection and processing.
• Maintains the gastrointestinal (GI) procedure area in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available for procedures.
• Performs the duties required for proper use of the decontamination room.
• Assists with maintaining the inventory supplies.
• Operates the software to select the correct patient and procedure.
• Utilizes safe lifting techniques and appropriate assistive devices.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• No licensure/certification/registration required

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)

Standing:
Frequently

Walking:
Frequently

Sitting:
Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently

Lifting 25-75 lbs.:
Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.:
Rarely

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