Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Suite - Full Time
Company: Guthrie
Location: Sayre
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Position Summary: Provides high quality care to assigned patients
in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains collaborative
relationships with other nursing staff members, physicians and
ancillary staff to provide this care. Assists in providing care to
patients of all age groups in the Robert Packer Hospital Endoscopy
Suite and age 18 or older in the Guthrie Endoscopy Center. Cleans
and maintains endoscopes and equipment; provides technical
assistance to the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic
endoscopies. Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and
clinical skill through continuing education, in-services and
self-study activities. Education, License & Cert: High School
Graduate/GED required. Experience: Previous patient care experience
and/or Endoscopy experience preferred but not required. Essential
Functions: 1. Demonstrates respect, consideration and a
non-judgmental attitude for patients. Maintains patient
confidentiality. Prioritizes tasks, so that patient is always main
focus.2. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse in
assisting with patient care, e.g. cleans stretchers, assists
patients with dressing/undressing, offers drinks post-procedure,
takes vital signs; makes patient safety a first priority; seeks
assistance when performing an unfamiliar task; assists the RN with
the nursing process by reporting observed changes in patient's
appearance, vital signs, etc. to the nurse; recognizes an emergency
situation and initiates proper action. Discontinues IV catheters in
accordance with Endoscopy Center standards.3. As assigned:
Independently cares for and maintains endoscopes. Understands basic
anatomy of all endoscopes used; utilizes and maintains Endoscopy
equipment and surgical supplies and instruments in accordance with
manufacturers' recommendations and department guidelines, providing
routine and regular examination of endoscopes, troubleshooting, and
submitting for repair as needed. Maintains accurate and complete
records of equipment utilized during Endoscopy procedures.
Understands rationale for and utilizes industry standards to
preclean, gross clean, high level disinfect and sterilize
equipment; Uses the principles of hand washing to prevent disease
transmission and infection.4. Works either in RPH Endoscopy Center
or hospital Suite as assigned, uses downtime to seek to help other
areas, e.g., care of endoscopes, assist with prep/recovery care of
patients, assist with procedures, assist with patient discharges,
stock supplies, disinfect and make up clean stretchers, empty
laundry bags etc.5. Under the direct supervision of the physician,
after proper education and training, may assist the physician with
various procedures including manipulation of the following as
directed: a. Polypectomy snares, biopsy forceps and other accessory
equipment to, e.g., snare polyps and/or foreign objects, obtain
biopsies.b. Patient's abdomen by supporting/lifting/applying
pressure. Other Duties: 1. Other duties as assigned.
About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition
of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of
Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to
serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes
and encourages diversity in the workplace.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing
physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and
Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500
physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47
specialties through a regional office network providing primary and
specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education
Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency
Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery
Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and
Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a
clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of
Medicine.
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