Endoscopy Technician
| Company | Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Location | Dunmore, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients and sets up appropriate equipment for endoscopic procedures.
- Assists the physicians and anticipates their needs to facilitate an efficient and safe procedure.
- Provides support to the patient in a service-oriented manner.
- Assists with set up monitoring devices and attaches to patients.
- Prepares, identifies, and verifies all specimens obtained during the endoscopic procedures.
- Restocks endoscopy and monitors inventory and supplies.
- Serves as preceptor for new Endoscopy personnel.
- Cleans and processes all equipment, instruments, and related items received for the Endoscopy suites according to established procedures for each category.
- Operates high-level disinfectors ensuring each cycle is correct and completed.
- Maintains extensive records for all items processed.
- Maintains compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
- Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care to include all licensing and regulatory agency requirements.
- Follows written procedures for sterilization and disinfection.
- Knows responsibilities and the necessary chemical and biological monitoring.
- Organization and management of activities reflects due consideration of the needs of the department.
- Cross trains to assist with workflow as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)