Description
Summary :
The Endoscopy Technician, under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists physicians or other providers with procedures performed in the gastroenterology and pulmonary endoscopy setting.
This position functions as the technical expert, assisting in the performance of the most advanced procedures. This position is the expert resource in the use and maintenance of the highly complex endoscopic equipment and instrumentation used in gastroenterology and pulmonary specialties.
Responsibilities :
- Remains current on advanced procedures and new equipment as well as demonstrates knowledge and proper handling of specialty equipment and accessories.
- Provides expert assistance to the endoscopist, demonstrating understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which could affect the procedure.
- Recognizes emergent situations during endoscopy procedures and demonstrates the ability to set priorities to assist the endoscopy team.
- Assists with the collection of specimens and prepares specimens for cytology, microbiology and pathology.
- Completes quality checks to ensure images were successfully transferred.
- Facilitates proper patient positioning prior to endoscopic procedures and recognizes weight limitations for fluoroscopy table.
- Understands theory and safety when using cautery modalities including monopolar, bipolar and argon plasma coagulation and their various probes.
- Perform procedures in OR setting or at patient bedside including ICU, ED or Radiology.
- Assist with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilation's, polypectomy, sphincterotomy, stent placement, endostich and gastrostomy tube placement.
- Seeks out learning experiences to maintain competency in the area of endoscopy and shares knowledge through continuing education.
- Facilitates teamwork by willingly assisting other team members in such activities as room cleaning, turnovers, procedure set-ups, patient transport and instrument cleaning.
- Coordinates review of special order supply inventory and facilitates new specialty supply considerations with physicians, nurse manager, surgical materials coordinator and manufacturing representatives.
Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Education : HS GRAD / EQUIVALENT
Other Information :
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years as a nursing assistant or patient care technician.
- Basic Life Saving Certificate
- PREFER : One (1) year experience as an Endoscopy Technician.
PREFER : Society of Gastroenterology Nurse and Associates Certification
Working Conditions :
Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational : Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort : Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment : Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials : BLS
Company : Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit : 1458
Department : Gastroenterology
Exempt : No
Schedule : 9a.m. - 5 : 30 Monday-Friday, w / e call, holiday call, mid-week call
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