Endoscopy Technician - PRN - Shift and Schedule Varies

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Functions as a specialty tech, teaching aide and resource person in their specialty and other duties as assigned. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. This position will care for patients from adolescent through geriatric age groups.   Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: One (1) year recent experience (within five years) in Endoscopy or Operating Room for PRN Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: One (1) year recent experience (within five years) in Endoscopy or Operating Room for Full Time or Part Time Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates effective time management by completing patient case assignments with appropriate turnover average Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in preparing and assisting with patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and with specimen collection Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in operating patient care equipment Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Functions as a specialty technician in the Endoscopy procedure rooms or at bedside and assumes other duties as assigned. Set up procedures with proper endoscope(s) and supplies according to endoscopic procedure requirements prior to the start of the procedure. Demonstrates competency as a Endoscopy Specialty Technician. Assists the proceduralist with endoscopic procedures. Assists in the collection, preparation, verification and logging of specimens. Properly cleans room at completion of procedure (to include proper bedside cleaning of the endoscopes) and resets for the next procedure. Clean and disinfect endoscopes as needed according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. Maintains safe and aseptic environment. Assist in the monitoring/troubleshooting of endoscopic equipment to ensure appropriate functionality and escalating any issues. Ensure proper patient body alignment during the procedure by position monitoring checks e.g. feet, arms, etc. Precept new staff as assigned and demonstrates sound clinical & positive interpersonal skills. Adheres to infection control practices. Demonstrates knowledge of safety policies and procedures. Contributes to productivity of the department by demonstrating effective time management. Expedites safe, rapid turnover of procedures. Accurately reports supplies used to ensure proper charging. Reports all problems or necessary changes to the Circulating RN or Charge Nurse.…