ENDOSCOPY TECH

ENDOSCOPY TECH at University of New Mexico - Hospitals summary :

An Endoscopy Technician assists in preparing patients and procedure areas for gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, managing equipment and supplies, and ensuring patient safety throughout the process. They support the procedural team by handling specimens, documenting care activities, and maintaining a sterile environment. The role involves patient transport, restocking supplies, and collaborating with nursing staff to provide quality care across all age groups.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 16.99 / hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 24.79 / hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department : Digestive Disease Procedures

FTE : 1.00

Full Time

Shift : Days

Position Summary :

Assist in the nursing care and preparation of G.I. Lab / Endoscopy Center patients. Function as a member of the procedure team in issuing supplies and instruments to Endoscopists. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities :

• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
• PREPARATION - Assist in preparing patient and procedure area; prepare and maintain endoscopy video cart, light source, supplies, endoscope, instillation pump and lab containers
• SPECIMENS - Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• ADMISSIONS - Assist with patient admission to Admitting and Recovery
• PATIENT TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies
• DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activity, provider and instrument utilization in electronic medical record or hard copy as appropriate; complete all billing sheets
• STOCK - Perform restocking duties as necessary
• SPECIAL PROCEDURES - Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report / correct environmental conditions and / or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and / or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

Education : Essential :

Nonessential :

Education specialization :

Nonessential :

Experience : Essential :

1 year directly related experience

Nonessential :

No preferred experience

Credentials : Essential :

Physical Conditions :

Medium Work : Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions : Essential :

Department : Clinical Nursing Support

Keywords :

endoscopy technician, gastrointestinal procedures, patient preparation, medical equipment sterilization, specimen handling, patient safety, clinical nursing support, surgical assistance, medical documentation, healthcare support staff