Surgical Technician/Endoscopy Technician

McCandless Endoscopy Center
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and hand eye coordination.

Involves standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and chemical exposure.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner.

Verifies necessary information for the medical record.

May assist in assembling patient’s charts for the following day’s visits

Assist with pre-operative phone calls / procedure confirmation times

Answers telephones, screens calls, takes messages and provides information to patients as needed. Assists in post procedure screening calls.

Coordinates needs with the Medical Staff (Nurses and Physicians)

Provides technical assistance in endoscopy procedures. Replenishes supplies used in patient care.

Communicates with laboratory and physicians’ offices as needed.

Maintains patient confidentiality.

Attends meeting as required.

Prepares and cleans procedure rooms.

Maintains a safe and clean environment.

Cleans and disinfects patient equipment / patient care areas

Cleans and processes endoscopes and documents appropriately on flow sheets.

Facilitates patient check out. Escorts patients to exit

Maintains departmental policies and procedures Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliation.

Performs related work as required.

EXPERIENCE : 2 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician and or Surgical Technician

LICENSE : CPR Certificate

ALTERNATIVE TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Additional appropriate education.

Company Description

This is a busy outpatient center specializing in endoscopy. Our facility is operational Monday through Friday.

Company Description

This is a busy outpatient center specializing in endoscopy. Our facility is operational Monday through Friday.

8 days ago
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