Endoscopy Tech II

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Endoscopy Technician II - Full time - Flexible shifts - plus call. Patient continuum of care is supported and safe patient care provided. Endoscopes will be cleaned and decontaminated according to SGNA standards to provide a safe environment for patient care.

Responsibilities

Supports patient continuum of care and safe patient care; Initiates or collaborates with team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of all equipment used and reporting of safety events; Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit; Handles lab specimens in a proper, efficient manner; Assists in collection, labeling and transportation of specimens to and from the Lab; Assists in pre and post procedure care of the patient under the guidance of a registered nurse; Assists with procedures under the guidance of the registered nurse; Expands knowledge base of procedures to include more complex procedures after specific training is done and only under the guidance of an RN; Sets up rooms and equipment in preparation for the patient; Communicates pertinent information to the charge person; Provides efficient equipment transport to, within and from the unit; Assists in recovery area under the guidance of an RN by taking vital signs, transporting, assisting patients with dressing and undressing for procedures, and removing IVs; Cleans and decontaminates endoscopes according to SGNA standards; Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation or equipment delivered to the department is decontaminated to prevent cross-contamination or damage; Wears protective attire when performing decontamination; Follows standards of asepsis; Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete following SGNA guidelines; Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and work flow throughout the shift; Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times; Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge in a timely manner; Handles infectious waste according to hospital policy; Troubleshoots scope problems on a regular basis for potential problems; Functions in a lead capacity while assisting the unit with other duties as assigned; Orders supplies and maintains adequate inventory; Precepts new associates within Endo to learn scope cleaning, maintenance and decontamination techniques per SGNA guidelines; Assists with call backs to patients post procedures while referring calls to the nurse when appropriate; Assists with phone calls; Assists with the secretary role as needed; Uses intermediate knowledge of computers by sending and retrieving information (e.g. Olympus system); Assists with assembly and disassembling of patient charts; Precepts new employees and assists with yearly competency testing of associates on the unit; Performs high level disinfection in a safe and effective manner; Uses appropriate testing to monitor the function of the high level disinfection equipment on every cycle and documents results on the log; Observes and assesses the operation of each unit for every cycle by interpreting recorder data; Places each item in the processor with appropriate setup to ensure high level disinfection; Reports malfunction to charge person and Biomedical engineering immediately; Performs chemical and biological monitoring per the departmental protocol; Ensures that all components of the equipment are present, assembled and ready for use each time the equipment is used or at the end of the shift per item protocol; Tests equipment for correct function following established procedures; Sends equipment and scopes for repair after consultation with the charge person; Keeps accurate records of repairs and maintenance per policy; Communicates with Biomedical department when repairs of the endoscopes are necessary

Requirements

High school education or equivalent; Must have a minimum of 2 years Endoscopy Tech experience; This position requires experience working side by side the surgeons during EUS and ERCP interventional cases; Basic computer skills; Good communication skills; Good organizational skills; Good interpersonal/customer service skills; Current CPR certification; SGNA certification within 6 months of hire date; Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, and life threatening diseases; Ability to cover call on evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; Ability to work rotating shifts with variable shift start time; Ability and flexibility to deal with changing environments; Ability to respond quickly to emergencies; Ability to respond to codes in the clinical settings; Very heavy lifting: up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly; Ability to communicate with patients, physicians and other team members; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints; Ability to work in demanding situations; Ability to recognize needs and behaviors of adolescent, adult, and older adult age groups; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Nice to have

Knowledge of computer keyboard

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program