Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Lab

Endoscopy Technician

• Endoscopy Lab Lakeland Regional Health
• 3.7 Lakeland, FL Job Details $16.44
• $18.

42 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Basic life support Acute care Full Job Description Position Details Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Provisional Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. Active

• Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off Work Hours per

Biweekly Pay Period:

72.00

Shift :

Weekdays with

Call Rotation Location :

1324

Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL Pay Rate :

Min $16.44 Mid $18.42 Position Summary Responsible to practice in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and protocols. Contribute to positive outcomes and meeting the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior and expertise. Share responsibility for all aspects of patient care and team functions. Must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, cost and safety as well as patient, customer, employee satisfaction. Position Responsibilities People At The Heart Of All We Do Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration. Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created. Safety And Performance Improvement Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work. Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work. Stewardship Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities. Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties:

Endoscopy Technician Performs intermediate patient care skills appropriate for department patient population (assists with admission, discharge and transfers of patients within the GI/ Endoscopy unit, holding and recovery areas). Prepares the endoscopic procedure room and also processes endoscopic instruments and equipment in accordance to departmental policy. Be able to operate all endoscopic reprocessing equipment per manufacturer. Accurately documents all cleaning processes of endoscopes. Assists the Endoscopy RN and attending physician as directed in all Endoscopy procedures. Follow specific guidelines for each procedure to be performed as noted in the SOP Takes vital signs and observes patients for changes in condition or behavior, intervenes according to protocol, and promptly reports to the appropriate licensed nursing staff. Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment, systems, and technology necessary to complete assigned duties. Participates in the orientation of new staff as assigned, ensuring the exchange of appropriate information necessary for the successful performance of duties and responsibilities Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles, handwashing and personal protection equipment. Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and personnel safety as well as adherence to HIPAA standards

Competencies & Skills Essential:

Bi-annual competency in reprocessing of all models of endoscopes within the department Current knowledge of the duties of an

Endoscopy Technician Qualifications & Experience Essential:

High School or Equivalent Essential:

Completion of approved PCA training program or demonstrated competence, knowledge and required skills.

Essential:

Basic Cardiac Life Support Other information:

Experience Essential:

Must have minimum of one year full time experience in acute care hospital.

Experience Preferred:

One year previous work experience in an endoscopy setting.