Endoscopy Tech Position Available In Monroe, New York

Job Description:

Job Title:

Endoscopy Tech Location:

Rochester, MI 48307

Duration:

3 Months contract (Possible Extension)

Schedule Notes:

Mon

• Fri 8 am
• 4:30; call every other/every 3rd weekend 7 am
• 3:30 pm

Job Summary:

• Under direct supervision of the provider,nursing leadership and /or a Registered Nurse (RN), performs avariety of nursing care functions within all aspects of Endoscopy.
• Will implement appropriate actions as assigned to provide supportand comfort to the patient’s needs, observes the patient andcommunicate pertinent data to the RN .
• Performs technical patientcare services under supervision of nursing leadership and a RN orthe Charge RN.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assistsphysicians and RN with endoscopic procedures.
• Assists with pre/intra / post endoscopic care of the patient including monitoringvital signs as necessary and as directed by the RN.
• Makes beds,cleans rooms, and serves as a runner for equipment duringprocedures and for transport of patients as necessary.
• Properlypositions patient pre and intra procedure.
• Selects correctendoProduct and performs quality control check preprocedure toinclude air, water and white balancing.
• Enters patient andprocedure information into endoscopy report writing softwarepreprocedure and intra procedure as necessary.
• Handles andmanages procedure accessory equipment to include, but not limitedto endoscopic forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, retrievalnets/ graspers, heater probes and specimen collection containers.
• Supports airway via head positioning and performs oropharyngealsuctioning.
• Provides abdominal pressure as guided by provider.
• Collects specimen and labels specimens with accuracy.
• Performsimmediate post procedure endoProduct precleaning.
• Knows how toset up for, assemble / disassemble accessories for numeroustechnical procedures.
• Troubleshoots problems with endoProductsand necessary support equipment including suction, CO2 pumps andwater pumps.
• Assembles and disassembles endoscopic instruments,accessories and related equipment.
• Cleans and processes equipmentafter procedures, including testing for leaks and othertroubleshooting.
• Performs high level disinfection of endoProductsand accessories.
• Assists with other duties or projects asassigned.