Endoscopy Technician- Lead

Endoscopy Technician- Lead Digestive Health Center of Bedford Bedford, TX Job Details 16 hours ago Qualifications Endoscopy Full Job Description Qualifications Experience as a GI/Endoscopy Technician required Strong knowledge of infection control and scope reprocessing practices Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and compliance Key Attributes Integrity and professionalism Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to lead by example and foster accountability Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES, TASKS and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Following manufacturer's instructions for use to complete testing to ensure functional operation of all endoscopy equipment in the reprocessing room/suite Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, to include but not be limited to, assembling and verifying properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment) Performs pre-cleaning in compliance with manufacturer's instructions for use at the patient's bedside immediately following procedure Transport soiled scopes to the decontamination area completely covered in a closed impervious container Performs leak testing in compliance with manufacturer's instructions for use Performs manual cleaning processes for scope and accessories in compliance with manufacturer's instructions for use Follows manufacturer's instructions for use to flush all scope channels with enzymatic detergent, water, and air Performs quality control of Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) test strips following manufacturer's instructions for use Performs Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) testing in compliance with manufacturer's instructions for use of high level disinfectant Follows the manufacturer's instructions for use loads scopes into the basin attaching channel adapters appropriately Programs Automated Endoscopic Reprocessor (AER) appropriately according to manufacturer's instructions for use Verifies and documents cycle completion Ensures proper storage of scope within thirty (30) minutes of cycle completion Ensures decontamination of flushing devices (as appropriate) and shutdown procedures for all reprocessing room equipment per Centers policies and procedures Replenishes High Level Disinfectant (HLD) Ensure completion of all required documentation in relation to reprocessing of endoscopy equipment per centers policy and procedures Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use. Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general public. GI/Endoscopy Reprocessing Technician

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES, TASKS and

RESPONSIBILITIES REASONING ABILITY

Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details Ability to use initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, co-workers, patients, and the general public Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms Ability to recognize issues and communicate to Registered Nurse/Center Leader

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously without "giving out" or fatiguing Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some OR/Procedure rooms Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts Noise level is usually quiet to moderate May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and cleaning solutions Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate reaching, pulling, pushing Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers