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Overview
Endoscopy Technician - Edmond - Full-time. Department: Adult Endoscopy.
General Description: Under immediate to general supervision, performs duties in the capacity of an Endoscopic Technician to assist with the endoscopic procedures performed in an operating or procedure room. Responsible for receiving, and distributing endoscopes for procedures.
Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Delivers audio-visual equipment in designated room/location
Performs pre-cleaning of endoscopes at bedside or point of use/procedure room
Maintains appropriate records for inventory reprocessed
Monitors expiration dates of processed/disinfected scopes and reprocesses expired scopes accordingly
Performs equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and more complex repairs
Ensures timely reprocessing of scopes to meet the needs of procedures
Moves lights and flat panels to correct locations
Operates Medivators Automated Endoscope Reprocessors Advantage Plus
Performs duties in accordance with manufacturer's Instructions for Use
Sends in repairs for all equipment and obtains loaners
Responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and high level disinfection of all endoscopes and bronchoscopes
Manipulates instruments to aid the endoscopist and avoid hazard to the patient; observes progress of endoscopy and provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique
Cleans and disinfects contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies
Cleans procedure room areas and disposes of soiled linen
May assist in the training of GI Technicians
General Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Education:
HS Diploma or GED. Associate's degree preferred.
Experience:
0 - 3 years of relevant healthcare experience or sterile processing experience or experience as a surgical technologist preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
Technician certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) within 12 months of hire date.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to write clearly and understand written and oral instructions
Ability to operate computer and other equipment required for the job
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to audio and video equipment
Ability to use audio/video equipment to record surgical procedures
Ability to operate Steris and autoclave equipment and to wrap instruments
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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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General Description: Under immediate to general supervision, performs duties in the capacity of an Endoscopic Technician to assist with the endoscopic procedures performed in an operating or procedure room. Responsible for receiving, and distributing endoscopes for procedures.
Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Delivers audio-visual equipment in designated room/location
Performs pre-cleaning of endoscopes at bedside or point of use/procedure room
Maintains appropriate records for inventory reprocessed
Monitors expiration dates of processed/disinfected scopes and reprocesses expired scopes accordingly
Performs equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and more complex repairs
Ensures timely reprocessing of scopes to meet the needs of procedures
Moves lights and flat panels to correct locations
Operates Medivators Automated Endoscope Reprocessors Advantage Plus
Performs duties in accordance with manufacturer's Instructions for Use
Sends in repairs for all equipment and obtains loaners
Responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and high level disinfection of all endoscopes and bronchoscopes
Manipulates instruments to aid the endoscopist and avoid hazard to the patient; observes progress of endoscopy and provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique
Cleans and disinfects contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies
Cleans procedure room areas and disposes of soiled linen
May assist in the training of GI Technicians
General Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Education:
HS Diploma or GED. Associate's degree preferred.
Experience:
0 - 3 years of relevant healthcare experience or sterile processing experience or experience as a surgical technologist preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
Technician certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) within 12 months of hire date.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to write clearly and understand written and oral instructions
Ability to operate computer and other equipment required for the job
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to audio and video equipment
Ability to use audio/video equipment to record surgical procedures
Ability to operate Steris and autoclave equipment and to wrap instruments
Current OU Health Employees - Please login to access internal resources.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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