Endoscopy Technician

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Title: ASC Endoscopy Technician

Department: ASC

Reports to: Endoscopy Charge Nurse

Job Summary:

This position assists the physician during procedures by anticipating the required supplies and instruments to perform the procedure. Previous Ambulatory Surgery Experience a plus but not required. Previous endoscopy experience preferred but not required, willing to training. Must obtain BLS within 30 days of hired.

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
Offers Medical Benefits including:
Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
Discounts at our medical facilities
Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
Values and appreciates its employees
Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions:

Sets up room to ensure all necessary supplies are available prior to initiation of cases
Anticipates physician needs and reacts accordingly
Assists physicians with procedures, according to physician preference and requests while preventing cross contamination. Assists with:
Cold biopsies
Hot biopsies
Polypectomies
Tattoing
Dilations, Balloon , Savary, and Maloney
Sclerotherapy
PEG Tube replacement / replacement
Gold probe coagulation
Brushings
Disinfects instruments according to current guidelines
Sterilizes instruments and supplies
Maintains documentation requirements
Assists RN and CRNA
Sets up for oral suctioning
Assists with patient positioning
Assists with stretcher transport
Uses ProVation system
Troubleshoots technical problems utilizing ProVation Customer Tech Support
Enters patient demographic information, room personnel, and scope # into the ProVation system prior to each case
Participates in the time out to ensure accuracy.
Maintains inventory PAR levels and stocks room
Tracks inventory needs for ordering
Receives and distributes supplies at time of delivery to appropriate locations
Follows universal precautions
Terminally cleans procedure rooms daily and /or as needed.
Maintains necessary logs
Eye Wash station testing
All Scope room logs
Sterilization records
Documents in the medical record, as necessary
Ensures all entries are legible, timely and concise
Authenticates all entries
Completes chart corrections in ProVation Daily and ensures all charts are locked in secure location at end of shift.
Adheres to all FMC and unit policies and procedures
Attends and participates in staff meetings
Maintains unit training requirements
Six annual core in-services using SGNA guidelines
Annual Risk Management education
Annual OSHA training
Competencies, as required
BLS
Participates in quarterly fire drills as required for AHCA Life Safety

Additional Responsibilities:

Assists in PACU area, when time allows
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Travel to different FMC work locations as requested

Job Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Understanding of aseptic technique principles
Strong customer service orientation
Basic computer proficiency
Current BLS

Physical and Mental Demands:

Normal physical ability; able to sit and stand for long periods
Requires ability to frequently bend, walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods
The ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems and make appropriate decisions
High level verbal and written communication skills
Detailed oriented individual with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

High risk exposure to blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status