Endoscopy Technician

• Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
• Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.
• University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
• EO/AA This position is responsible for performing various direct patient care activities in the endoscopy unit under the supervision of a physician.
• They may assist with medical procedures, and ensure that all the equipment is functioning properly.
• Employees in this position may be required to take call on a rotating basis.
• This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
• Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.
• Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions Prepares patients for examinations by taking and recording temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and responses to standardized medical history questions. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member. Performs specialty endoscopy skills. Compiles procedural supplies and properly documents on the billing sheet. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs. Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures. Attends and completes mandatory in-services including infection control, safety, CPR, equipment usage, airway management, skills day, staff meetings, and procedures according to hospital and department policies. Assists with any procedure in any unit of the hospital i.e. ICU, ED, OR, Burn, and at the patient bedside. May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. May assist inpatient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members. May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff. May answer telephones and forward telephone messages. At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment. Ability to take 24 hour call, including weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic's specialty skills within six weeks of hire. *Specialty skills may not be performed without supervision until after the new hire completed the competency testing.