Endoscopy Tech I

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Salary Range

$24.44 - $40.30 Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

Under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel and the credentialed provider, performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nurses and the provider in the delivery of patient care. Processes and maintains reusable endoscopy supplies and equipment in accordance with department, manufactures IFUs, Hospital policies and procedures.

Position Reports To: Perianeshesia Endoscopy Supervisor

Essential Functions

1. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.Cleans and prepares stretchers for use by incoming patients. Assembles necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to start of each case. Assists RN and MD during endoscopy procedures as directed. Assists in transferring patients from unit to floor. Assists with lifting, moving, and positioning patients at the nurse’s request.
2. Participates in maintaining proper inventory levels of supplies.Demonstrates the ability to neatly organize all work areas. Assists in checking for availability and proper condition of necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to start of every endoscopy procedure. Items are neatly arranged and organized prior to procedure.
3. Demonstrates a clear understanding of all control measures.Correctly tests and documents Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of OPA. Correctly tests and documents effectiveness of OPA test strips. Correctly changes out OPA in Custom Ultrasonic Scopewasher. Correctly loads and unloads equipment in Custom Ultrasonic and Steris Scopewasher. Correctly operates Custom Ultrasonic and Steris Scopewasher. Correctly manually disinfects scope when needed. Correctly operates the Scope Buddy System. Correctly performs ATP testing on all endoscopes.
4. Performs all required duties for decontamination of equipment.Performs leak test on all endoscopes prior to reprocessing. Endoscopy scopes and accessory equipment are thoroughly washed and disinfected according to manufacturers’ instructions and hospital policy. Determines appropriate mode of disinfecting for all reusable endoscopy items. Meticulously inspects all equipment and instruments for proper function and cleanliness before storage. Labels and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate person. Work area is washed daily with disinfectant. Equipment is cleaned and disinfected according to manufacturers’ instructions. Regulatory logs are completed with the appropriate documentation accurately. Demonstrates and understands established emergency, infection control, and universal precaution procedures.
5. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.Attends all required safety education programs. Wears the appropriate PPE during the scope reprocessing process and when handling any hazardous chemicals. Wears dosimeter appropriately during all procedures. Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions. Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed. Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards. Demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment in all areas of department. Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
6. Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of personal protective equipment. Ensures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures. Attends annual education programs. Wears/uses appropriate safety equipment.
7. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous hospital environment.Interacts with all the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as outlined in the Code of Conduct policy. Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input. Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations. Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command. Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees. Always maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information as observed by peers and management. Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department, and hospital policy. Continuously displays a positive attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program. Answers phone following hospital standards for telephone etiquette.
8. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.Participates in staff meetings as determined by nurse manager. Supports the hospital's mission, policies, and procedures through attendance and participation at committee meetings, if applicable. Utilizes automated system to communicate inter- and intradepartmentally, as appropriate. Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments as observed by nurse manager. Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled, as observed by nurse manager. Reports to work within 20 minutes if services are needed when scheduled mandatory call coverage.
9. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities necessary.Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the unit and hospital. Takes telephone messages for area and refers calls to staff and physicians which require their response. Participates in orienting new employees to the Endoscopy unit. Participates in competency-verifying of staff.
10. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must obtain a Surgical Tech-Registration within 90 days of onboarding.
• Complete unit-specific orientation.
• Active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Obtain Certificate of Completion from the SGNA Program within 1 year of onboarding.
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
• Must be able to wear Lead or use alternate appropriate level of protection to decrease risk of exposure of radiation.

Desired:

• Previous GI tech experience or equivalent.
• Previous healthcare experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - C
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions:

• Work is preformed in various inpatient units and in the OR where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working alone and also working closely with others. There maybe times for long periods of standing wearing lead aprons. Hours maybe irregular at times and some overtime maybe involved. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires providing assistance to the Providers with the proper handling and operating of the endoscopes. Requires annual scope reprocessing competency and maintaining regulatory logs for equipment and endoscopes. General supervision is provided by the Director of Perioperative Services with additional instructions, guidance, and directions provided by the department Charge Nurse, Supervisor, and Manager.

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Yes
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
• Infectious Diseases - Yes