Central Maine Healthcare
Endoscopy Tech
Central Maine Healthcare, Montgomery, Alabama, United States,
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to join our
Endoscopy team !This is a
Full Time , benefits eligible position.Position Summary:The Endoscopy Technician works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. With limited latitude for independent decisions within the bounds of delegated authority, performs a variety of duties involving departmental workload. The Endoscopy Technician’s primary responsibility is focused on decontamination, cleaning, processing, high level disinfection, and/or terminal sterilization of flexible endoscopes and ancillary equipment following established infection control practices. The Endoscopy Technician must be conscientious regarding procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally within the department and other departments within the institution, as well as outside sources with which they may have dealings. Must be able to accept new ideas and learn new position duties.Regulatory Requirements:• High school graduate or equivalent.Duties and Responsibilities:Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of Custom Ultrasonic System 83 pre-processing sink and washer-disinfector, the Steris I system, and flexible endoscopes and tower.Loads, operates, and cleans pre-processing sink, washer-disinfector, and Steris I.Inspects and ensures proper operation of all equipment related to cleaning and processing of flexible endoscopes.Maintains appropriate biological and chemical control tests, as required by the department, and documents results accurately in the appropriate log.Uses knowledge of cleaning and high-level disinfection principles to correctly clean and process equipment.Inspects instruments for proper functioning and completeness and reports any malfunctioning or loss of equipment to the department manager.Maintains a clean and organized work environment.After appropriate documented training, will assist in room set up, turnover, cleaning, and restocking of supplies.Demonstrates knowledge regarding handling and care of endoscopes and ancillary equipment. Able to set up and care for equipment with minimal assistance/supervision.Processes all contaminated equipment and instruments that require sterilization by the SPD department.Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and understanding of standard precautions. Actively supports and strictly adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the departmental manuals.Completes repair labels on inoperable equipment for Bio-Medical engineering.Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.Stores all equipment and supplies appropriately within the department.Monitors and promotes a safe environment during care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.Performs general cleaning of department surfaces, racks, shelves, cabinets, and storage areas.Cleans shelves in all work areas in order to keep the area in neat and orderly condition.Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of storage and rotation of sterile supplies. Assists with the ordering, restocking, and replenishing of supplies.Maintains good relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.Available for assignment to additional duties within the scope of training.Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, may be requested to assist with patient positioning during a procedure.Assists with restocking of linen carts, blanket warmers, and nourishments on a daily basis or as needed.Will assist with the transport of equipment to other departments.Assists with the delivery of specimens to the lab.If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
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Endoscopy team !This is a
Full Time , benefits eligible position.Position Summary:The Endoscopy Technician works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. With limited latitude for independent decisions within the bounds of delegated authority, performs a variety of duties involving departmental workload. The Endoscopy Technician’s primary responsibility is focused on decontamination, cleaning, processing, high level disinfection, and/or terminal sterilization of flexible endoscopes and ancillary equipment following established infection control practices. The Endoscopy Technician must be conscientious regarding procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally within the department and other departments within the institution, as well as outside sources with which they may have dealings. Must be able to accept new ideas and learn new position duties.Regulatory Requirements:• High school graduate or equivalent.Duties and Responsibilities:Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of Custom Ultrasonic System 83 pre-processing sink and washer-disinfector, the Steris I system, and flexible endoscopes and tower.Loads, operates, and cleans pre-processing sink, washer-disinfector, and Steris I.Inspects and ensures proper operation of all equipment related to cleaning and processing of flexible endoscopes.Maintains appropriate biological and chemical control tests, as required by the department, and documents results accurately in the appropriate log.Uses knowledge of cleaning and high-level disinfection principles to correctly clean and process equipment.Inspects instruments for proper functioning and completeness and reports any malfunctioning or loss of equipment to the department manager.Maintains a clean and organized work environment.After appropriate documented training, will assist in room set up, turnover, cleaning, and restocking of supplies.Demonstrates knowledge regarding handling and care of endoscopes and ancillary equipment. Able to set up and care for equipment with minimal assistance/supervision.Processes all contaminated equipment and instruments that require sterilization by the SPD department.Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and understanding of standard precautions. Actively supports and strictly adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the departmental manuals.Completes repair labels on inoperable equipment for Bio-Medical engineering.Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.Stores all equipment and supplies appropriately within the department.Monitors and promotes a safe environment during care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.Performs general cleaning of department surfaces, racks, shelves, cabinets, and storage areas.Cleans shelves in all work areas in order to keep the area in neat and orderly condition.Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of storage and rotation of sterile supplies. Assists with the ordering, restocking, and replenishing of supplies.Maintains good relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.Available for assignment to additional duties within the scope of training.Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, may be requested to assist with patient positioning during a procedure.Assists with restocking of linen carts, blanket warmers, and nourishments on a daily basis or as needed.Will assist with the transport of equipment to other departments.Assists with the delivery of specimens to the lab.If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
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