Endoscopy Tech II

Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center :

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more.

Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world.

In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians.

The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education.

Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other.

Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Position Summary :

Has a wide range of specialized duties in the endoscopy setting. They must already have the skills of an Endoscopy Technician;

possess a thorough understanding of endoscopy equipment, high level disinfection of scope and devices; and supplies and display above average interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with staff, physicians, vendors, and other department personnel.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities :

• Perform tech 1 duties
• Daily accountability of available scopes, equipment, and supplies for use, assist with scope repair and loaner process ( in the absence of the lead or tech supervisor or as designated by the unit leadership)
• Accurate record keeping and maintenance of scope cleaning and reprocessing steps and equipment disinfection / sterilization process.

Able to assist and identify air scope repair and loaners process in the absence of the lead or tech supervisor, or as designated by the unit leadership.

• Plays a supportive role in assessing needs of unit for changing par levels of equipment and accessories and relaying such information in a timely manner to the lead or tech supervisor and or unit leadership.
• Assists with in servicing staff on all new equipment and accessories, as well as helping to in service staff on other equipment and procedures as needed.

Assist with annual competencies of endoscopy staff.

• Assists with initiation and follow up of scope washer . solution checks, solution and filter changes.
• Assists with troubleshooting of Pentax equipment, . video processors and monitors.
• Scope Knowledge : regarding image quality, color levels, air / water functioning, channel sizes and compatibility with accessories.
• Is a resource for physicians and staff with the ProVation and epic system.
• Serves a mentor or preceptor to new technical staff
• Troubleshooting electrical issues / contact Biomed as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Education and Licensure :

• High school Diploma / GED
• BLS Certification

Minimum Experience :

• Four (4) Years of patient care experience, of which one (1) year as an Endoscopy Tech
30+ days ago