Bon Secours Mercy Health
Endoscopy Technician II - St. Francis Medical Center
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Midlothian, Virginia, United States, 23112
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Endoscopy Technician II performs competent inspection and reprocessing of all re-usable department supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with organization policy and procedures. The Endoscopy Technician II demonstrate knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for reprocessing in department and ensures that all re-usable supplies, instruments, and equipment are processed, tracked, and stored in accordance with organization policy and procedure. The Endoscopy Technician II provides competent care to patients undergoing department procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed and appropriately credentialed physician or Registered nurse. The Endoscopy Technician II provides clinical support to the Physician and/or Registered Nurse during all phases of care, ensuring that safe, effective, and timely interventions are taking place during procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Successfully performs all essential job functions of an Endo technician I, such as supply, instrument, and equipment management.
Assistsproviders and associates withany department needs.
Assists with screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic department procedures including but not limited to: patient positioning, patient care/comfort, taking biopsies, collecting specimens, polyp removal, banding, application of clips, stent insertion, stent removal, feeding tube insertion, dilation, mucosal brushing, decompressions, foreign body retrieval, fine needle aspirations, specialty equipment exchanges and cautery, and direct patient care.
Ensuresaccuratedocumentation of specimens. Demonstrates proper specimen handling, labeling andtransportation per department procedure. Anticipates the needs of the patient, providers and/or case. Communicates with patients' family/significant other as needed. Provides support to alleviate any fear or anxiety regarding tests, procedures, equipment and medications.
Prioritizes tasks/assignments based on patient need and skill level, assuming full accountability. Acts as a resource / mentor to others within the organization as the opportunity arises.
Transports patients to and from areas of hospital. Discharges outpatients as needed.
Cleans and moves stretchers between recovery, pre-op staging and rooms. Escorts patients as appropriate.
Take call as required
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Education
High School diploma or equivalent (required)
Work Experience
Six-months of previous Endoscope reprocessing experience (required)
One year of previous Endoscopy reprocessing experience (preferred)
Training
NA
Language
NA
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in department policies and procedures.?
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
?May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*???????????????????????????????????????????????????
* Individuals in this position
are required to
exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the
standard of care
concerning infection
prevention
.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency???????????????????????????????????????? ? ?? 0%?????? ???? ?? ?? 1-33%??????? ??? ? ? ?34-66%??????????? ? ?? 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)???????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? ???X??????????????????????????? ???????????
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)??????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????X?????????????????????????? ???????????
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????? ???????????
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????? ??? ???????????
Stoop, Kneel?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????? ???????????
Crawling???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??? ???????????
Climbing????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????
Balance???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ???????????
Bending?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X?????????????????????? ???? ???????????
Work Position
Frequency??????????????????????????????????????????? ???0%?????? ???? ?? ?? 1-33%??????? ??? ? ? ?34-66%??????????? ? ?? 67-100%
Sitting???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????????????????????
Walking???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????? ? ???????????
Standing???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????x??????????????????????? ? ???????????
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients, supplies, instruments, and equipment
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skill
s
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills
:
Knowledge
of infection control principles
.
Ability to
maintain
accurate
documentation as required
.
Ability and wiliness to float throughout
market
s
as directed.
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Inform medical professionals
regarding
patient conditions and care
Inform supervisory of supply, instrument, and equipment
concerns
Analytical
skills
Working knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, asepsis
,
sterile
techniques
and operating room techniques
?
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with
providers, supervisors, teammates and patients and their
family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Endoscopy Technician II performs competent inspection and reprocessing of all re-usable department supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with organization policy and procedures. The Endoscopy Technician II demonstrate knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for reprocessing in department and ensures that all re-usable supplies, instruments, and equipment are processed, tracked, and stored in accordance with organization policy and procedure. The Endoscopy Technician II provides competent care to patients undergoing department procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed and appropriately credentialed physician or Registered nurse. The Endoscopy Technician II provides clinical support to the Physician and/or Registered Nurse during all phases of care, ensuring that safe, effective, and timely interventions are taking place during procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Successfully performs all essential job functions of an Endo technician I, such as supply, instrument, and equipment management.
Assistsproviders and associates withany department needs.
Assists with screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic department procedures including but not limited to: patient positioning, patient care/comfort, taking biopsies, collecting specimens, polyp removal, banding, application of clips, stent insertion, stent removal, feeding tube insertion, dilation, mucosal brushing, decompressions, foreign body retrieval, fine needle aspirations, specialty equipment exchanges and cautery, and direct patient care.
Ensuresaccuratedocumentation of specimens. Demonstrates proper specimen handling, labeling andtransportation per department procedure. Anticipates the needs of the patient, providers and/or case. Communicates with patients' family/significant other as needed. Provides support to alleviate any fear or anxiety regarding tests, procedures, equipment and medications.
Prioritizes tasks/assignments based on patient need and skill level, assuming full accountability. Acts as a resource / mentor to others within the organization as the opportunity arises.
Transports patients to and from areas of hospital. Discharges outpatients as needed.
Cleans and moves stretchers between recovery, pre-op staging and rooms. Escorts patients as appropriate.
Take call as required
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Education
High School diploma or equivalent (required)
Work Experience
Six-months of previous Endoscope reprocessing experience (required)
One year of previous Endoscopy reprocessing experience (preferred)
Training
NA
Language
NA
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in department policies and procedures.?
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
?May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*???????????????????????????????????????????????????
* Individuals in this position
are required to
exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the
standard of care
concerning infection
prevention
.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency???????????????????????????????????????? ? ?? 0%?????? ???? ?? ?? 1-33%??????? ??? ? ? ?34-66%??????????? ? ?? 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)???????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? ???X??????????????????????????? ???????????
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)??????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????X?????????????????????????? ???????????
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????? ???????????
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????? ??? ???????????
Stoop, Kneel?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????? ???????????
Crawling???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??? ???????????
Climbing????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????
Balance???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ???????????
Bending?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X?????????????????????? ???? ???????????
Work Position
Frequency??????????????????????????????????????????? ???0%?????? ???? ?? ?? 1-33%??????? ??? ? ? ?34-66%??????????? ? ?? 67-100%
Sitting???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????????????????????
Walking???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????? ? ???????????
Standing???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????x??????????????????????? ? ???????????
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients, supplies, instruments, and equipment
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skill
s
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills
:
Knowledge
of infection control principles
.
Ability to
maintain
accurate
documentation as required
.
Ability and wiliness to float throughout
market
s
as directed.
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Inform medical professionals
regarding
patient conditions and care
Inform supervisory of supply, instrument, and equipment
concerns
Analytical
skills
Working knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, asepsis
,
sterile
techniques
and operating room techniques
?
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with
providers, supervisors, teammates and patients and their
family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com