Endoscopy Technician/ Scope Washer

Job Description

Summary:
Under the supervision of the Nursing Director and charge nurse, provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients undergoing GI procedures. Responsible for High-Level Disinfection of Endoscopic Equipment and Accessories. Provides technical assistance to physicians performing endoscopic procedures. Maintains inventory system for endoscopic equipment and accessories. Team-oriented with a high level of integrity and motivation. Thrives in fast-paced patient focused setting.

Responsibilities:

• Performs cleaning and high level disinfection of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories following the manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Performs required maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines (filter changes and water filters)
• Understand the inventory of sterile, non-sterile, and high level disinfected instruments, their proper handling, function, availability and location.
• Notifies appropriate staff members of equipment malfunctions
• Promptly and effectively responds to concerns or complaints during procedures including but not limited to problem with: Olympus equipment, scope, suction issues etc.
• Maintains endoscopic equipment in a clean and orderly manner; disinfects equipment and accessories according to center procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
• Under the direction of physician or registered nurse, assists in performing endoscopic procedures such as biopsies, brushings, washings, dilations and polypectomies.*
• Sets up and turns over procedures rooms for cases
• Ensures procedure rooms are maintained with necessary supplies; restocks as necessary.*
• Maintains work area and procedure rooms in a neat, clean and orderly manner according to departmental procedures.
• Assist the procedure room nurse in the positioning of the patient when needed.
• Assist wherever directed by the procedure room nurse and/or the physician in the procedure room as the procedure is being started*.
• Assist the R.N. in the total care of the patient when needed*.
• Assists in the pre/post area at the direction of the RN to perform tasks within the scope of practice including: transportation, dressing, providing nourishment, obtaining vital signs, and phone calls.
• Transport equipment and supplies to and from areas as needed.
• Clean and store equipment, etc.as needed.
• Performs other work assigned by supervisor as required.

*The job functions that require the use of disclosure of protected health information. If non-routine protected health information becomes necessary, the Privacy Officer will have to approve the access.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school required
• Previous work experience preferred willing to train the right person
• CPR required
• Sterile Processing preferred

Other information:

Knowledge of infection control procedures a plus.

School of Surgical Technology and special procedure, and/or Endoscopy experience preferred.

**Will need certification within 2 years of employment.

Work Remotely

• No'

Job Type: Full-time 32-40/week

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person-

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person