Endoscopy Technician

Job DetailsJob LocationHutchinson Clinic - Hutchinson, KSPosition TypeFull TimeJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionRole:Assists physicians during endoscopic procedures, assists nurses with patient care activities. Properly handles, cares for, and sterilizes/disinfects/processes all surgical equipment and accessories. Assists in inventory management, maintains sterile/aseptic environment, schedules appointments and procedures for patients, prepares medical charts as needed.Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Understands the different surgical procedures performed by the facility. Implements set up of the correct surgical procedure prior to each surgical intervention. Arranges for patient testing and admissions.Correctly scrubs/assists the physician and surgical team. Observe, records, and reports patient's condition during treatment.Properly handles, cares for, and sterilizes/disinfects/processes all surgical equipment and accessories used during surgical procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, manufacture recommendations, and the facility's infection control plan.Follows all policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Surgery Center and Hutchinson Clinic.Performs all Endoscopy Scheduler duties and Reception duties.Maintains sterile/aseptic environment per departmental policies and procedures and the facility's infection control plan.Recognizes the ASC conditions for coverage and participates in all related activities.Stocks and orders supplies to as needed to assure appropriate inventory PAR levels are maintained in coordination with budget goals.Performance Measures:Performs all Endoscopy Tech duties and expectations.Prepare and ensure high level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories.Observes all policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Surgery Center and Hutchinson Clinic.Maintains and stocks supplies as needed in coordination with budget goals.Maintains a sterile/aseptic environment.Recognizes the ASC conditions for coverage and participates in all related activities.Performs all Endoscopy Scheduler duties.QualificationsKnowledge & Skills:Experience: Previous medical related experience is preferred.Education: Equivalent to a high school education.Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.Physical Requirements:Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing 100 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.