Sr. Endoscopy Technician Full time, Day Shift

Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes. Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set-up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes. Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring.

Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination. Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures. Complies with Universal Protocol and National Patient Safety Goals. Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting.

Transports patients between departments. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses. Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization’s customer service program.

Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks. Obtains equipment, supplies and linen for endoscopy cases, as needed.

Collects data for performance improvement.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.