Endoscopy Technician

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the RN, the endoscopy technician is responsible for assisting with the care and safety of the patient in the endoscopy suite.
Other duties include assisting physician with endoscopy procedure and processing of endoscopy equipment.
The endoscopy technician is responsible for performing a range of support activities that contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative, endoscopy and CSD areas.
Work involves inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, high level disinfection, sterilization, reassembling, and maintaining operating room and endoscopy instrumentation/equipment.
The endoscopy technician performs in between case cleaning and terminal cleaning.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Assists physician with endoscopy procedure
Cleaning of endoscopes: High level disinfection
Performs disinfection and sterilization of instrumentation in the central service department
Processes all instruments for the operating room according to manufucterer's recommendations
Updates and maintains IFU's related to endoscopy/operating room equipment and instrumentation
Performs specimen handling in the endoscopy suite
Performs documentation and logs related to sterilization including temperature and humidity logs, eye wash log, and instrument/equipment repair log
Assists with transporting and positioning of patients
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED
CRCST preferred, BLS required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1 - 5 years preferred
Ability to assist physician in all endoscopic procedures
Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers*
Knowledge of Spauling Classification*
Knowledge of Universal Protocol*
Knowledge of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices*
Knowledge of AAMI Guidelines*
Knowledge of ASGE Guidelines*
Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room/endoscopy suite
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise good judgement and is self-motivated
Excellent communication and organizational skills

*on-the-job training will be provided to establish knowledge base

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

Stand / walk
Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Lift up to 10 lbs.
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

Lift up to 50 lbs
Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions
Risk of Electrical Shock
Exposure to grease or oils
Exposure to a (insert level) of noise

Vision Requirements:

Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Face shields
Surgical mask
Surgical gown
Gloves

Pay Range: 

$18.84-$27.48

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

SAH Attleboro Surgical Center 738 Washington St - 738 Washington Street Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703

Work Type:

0700-1530

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East