Steward Health Care
Endoscopy Tech
Steward Health Care, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States,
Location:
Saint Anne's HospitalPosted Date:
1/18/2024Job Type:
Full TimeSalary:
$16.60 to $24.67Department:
0201.50352 SAH Southern NE Surg CtrPOSITION SUMMARYUnder 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 the 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 endoscopy unit. Work involves inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, high level disinfection, reassembling, and maintaining endoscopy suite and endoscopy equipment. The endoscopy technician is also responsible for maintaining supplies and keeping stock supplies in the department.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).2. 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 procedureCleaning of endoscopes: High level disinfectionProcesses all instruments and equipment for Endoscopy according to manufacturer’s recommendationsUpdates and maintains IFU’s related to endoscopy equipment and instrumentationPerforms specimen handlingPerforms documentation and logs related to sterilization.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSAbility to assist physician in all endoscopic proceduresKnowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, high level disinfection, equipment and supply processing.Knowledge of Spauling ClassificationKnowledge of Universal ProtocolKnowledge of ASGE GuidelinesAbility to prioritize equipment needs of the endoscopy suiteAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHEREducation: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technologists preferred.Experience (Type & Length): 1-2 years of experienceCertification/Licensure: CST preferredSoftware/Hardware: MeditechSteward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
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Saint Anne's HospitalPosted Date:
1/18/2024Job Type:
Full TimeSalary:
$16.60 to $24.67Department:
0201.50352 SAH Southern NE Surg CtrPOSITION SUMMARYUnder 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 the 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 endoscopy unit. Work involves inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, high level disinfection, reassembling, and maintaining endoscopy suite and endoscopy equipment. The endoscopy technician is also responsible for maintaining supplies and keeping stock supplies in the department.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).2. 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 procedureCleaning of endoscopes: High level disinfectionProcesses all instruments and equipment for Endoscopy according to manufacturer’s recommendationsUpdates and maintains IFU’s related to endoscopy equipment and instrumentationPerforms specimen handlingPerforms documentation and logs related to sterilization.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSAbility to assist physician in all endoscopic proceduresKnowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, high level disinfection, equipment and supply processing.Knowledge of Spauling ClassificationKnowledge of Universal ProtocolKnowledge of ASGE GuidelinesAbility to prioritize equipment needs of the endoscopy suiteAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHEREducation: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technologists preferred.Experience (Type & Length): 1-2 years of experienceCertification/Licensure: CST preferredSoftware/Hardware: MeditechSteward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
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