Endoscopy Technician-Full Time-2 Jobs

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Endoscopy Tech responsibilities include: assisting physicians during endoscopic procedures and assisting the Registered Nurse in the admitting, recovery and discharge rooms, disinfect, clean and organize equipment, instruments, supplies in the endoscopy room, assist with the safe transport of patients to and from the endoscopy rooms, cleans and disinfects endoscopes and computer data entry for the next day schedule along with other duties.
Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

• Cleaning, disinfecting and reprocessing endoscopes and associated accessories
• Cross train in minor cysto cases.
• Setting up and maintaining equipment, including correctly assembling needed equipment, as appropriate, and any accessories
• Ensures proper and accurate identification of patient and procedure with the procedure team.
• Ensures patients' right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Shares all pertinent observations, assessments and recommendations regarding patient needs to the RN or charge nurse.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovativeness, while adhering to accepted policies and procedures.
• Performs nursing tech actions with safety, skill, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assisting physicians during endoscopic procedures; cleans and disinfects procedure rooms
• Regularly demonstrates ability to exercise independent judgment in times of need and emergency situations.
• Assists physicians in drawing up and pushing medications under the physicians license (see short list at the end of the page.
• Keeping an accurate inventory of supplies and supply ordering
• Cross trained to work in PACU including but not limited to patient care, chart documenting and auditing, linen care, scanning, general paperwork etc.

• MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

• Medical terminology
• Previous exposure to a medical environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.
• Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.
• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
• Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
• Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.

• Completion of a nurse assistant training program; OR
• Successful completion of the first semester of nursing school clinical, which includes basic clinical skills.
• Six months previous nurse assistant experience; OR

• One year nurse assistant experience in an acute care setting.

• Certification as a CNA in the State of Kansas
• Healthcare Provider BLS through the AHA or ARC before start date.

• N/A

• 30min response time
• Regular and Holiday call is required

• Epinephrine – push through scope
• Botox – push through scope
• Glydo (Lidocaine jelly in pre-drawn syringe) – cysto cases, managed on back table
• Lidocaine 2% and 4% - apply to swabs
• Contrast – cysto cases, managed on back table
• Lidocaine 1% - draw up and push