Guthrie
Location
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Provides high-quality care to patients in the Endoscopy Suite under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining endoscopes and providing technical assistance to physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
A high school diploma or GED is required, though extensive experience may be considered in lieu of education. Previous patient care or endoscopy experience is preferred but not required.
Eligible for up to a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus!
High school diploma or GED is required. 10+ years of experience as an Endo Tech will be considered in lieu of education.
Previous patient care experience and/or Endoscopy experience preferred but not required.
1. Demonstrates respect, consideration and a non‐judgmental attitude for patients. Maintains patient confidentiality. Prioritizes tasks, so that patient is always main focus.
2. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse in assisting with patient care, e.g. cleans stretchers, assists patients with dressing/undressing, offers drinks post‐procedure, takes vital signs; makes patient safety a first priority; seeks assistance when performing an unfamiliar task; assists the RN with the nursing process by reporting observed changes in patient’s appearance, vital signs, etc. to the nurse; recognizes an emergency situation and initiates proper action. Discontinues IV catheters in accordance with Endoscopy Center standards.
Independently cares for and maintains endoscopes. Understands basic anatomy of all endoscopes used; utilizes and maintains Endoscopy equipment and surgical supplies and instruments in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and department guidelines, providing routine and regular examination of endoscopes, troubleshooting, and submitting for repair as needed. Maintains accurate and complete records of equipment utilized during Endoscopy procedures. Understands rationale for and utilizes industry standards to preclean, gross clean, high level disinfect and sterilize equipment; Uses the principles of hand washing to prevent disease transmission and infection.
4. Works either in RPH Endoscopy Center or hospital Suite as assigned, uses downtime to seek to help other areas, e.g., care of endoscopes, assist with prep/recovery care of patients, assist with procedures, assist with patient discharges, stock supplies, disinfect and make up clean stretchers, empty laundry bags etc.
6. May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.
1. Other duties as assigned.
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