Endoscopy Tech
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Responsible for assisting the physician with endoscopy procedures, demonstrating knowledge of principles and practice of aseptic technique. Provides patient care for pre and post endoscopy patients under the direction of an RN. Duties include the cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization and organization of endoscopy instruments; and stocking of equipment and supplies. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Samaritan Endoscopy Center is an outpatient center offering comprehensive endoscopic procedures. Our spacious procedure rooms are equipped with the most advanced endoscopy equipment available. The center offers a patient-focused environment with an emphasis on comfort, safety and thoroughness. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent required. Current scrub tech, central services, CNA or similar patient care experience required. Experience or training in computer applications required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Customer Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Confidentiality: Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 40 - 60 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold #30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) # SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 20 - 40 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Upward PUSH (60 or more pounds force) LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 - 20 Lbs STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54# and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY GRASP Hand/Fist PINCH Fingers PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) None specified

* JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

* Responsible for assisting the physician with endoscopy procedures, demonstrating knowledge of principles and practice of aseptic technique. Provides patient care for pre and post endoscopy patients under the direction of an RN. Duties include the cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization and organization of endoscopy instruments; and stocking of equipment and supplies.

* DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

* Samaritan Endoscopy Center is an outpatient center offering comprehensive endoscopic procedures. Our spacious procedure rooms are equipped with the most advanced endoscopy equipment available. The center offers a patient-focused environment with an emphasis on comfort, safety and thoroughness.

* EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.

* Current scrub tech, central services, CNA or similar patient care experience required.

* Experience or training in computer applications required.

* Healthcare Provider BLS required.

* KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

* Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

* Customer Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

* Confidentiality: Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

* PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 - 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 40 - 60 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

SIT

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 20 - 40 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Upward

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24 -54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54 and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

GRASP Hand/Fist

PINCH Fingers

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

None specified