Endoscopy Tech

Job Title: Patient Care Tech

Department:

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: 8 or 10 hour shifts, start times 630AM or 830AM

• Summary:
  
  To assist the physician while performing endoscopic procedures and, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or registered nurse, to provide direct patient care pre- and post- procedure.
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  
• Assists physicians with flexible sigmoidoscopies according to the current policies. Sets up appropriate equipment for procedures and ensures necessary supplies are available.
  
• Explains procedures and expected sensations to patient and provides instructions to ensure patient cooperation and to minimize discomfort.
  
  
• Collects, prepares and labels all specimens correctly during flexible sigmoidoscopy. Prepares pathology slips according to current protocols.
  
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service; maintains positive behaviors and approaches toward patients, visitors, and coworkers.
  
• Provides both emotional and physical support to patients during procedures.
  
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment, implements and follows infection control procedures according to hospital policy, and follows unit policy for cleaning, disinfection and storage of equipment.
  
• Maintains endoscopic instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions.
  
• Maintains an adequate supply level in procedure rooms, utility rooms, and office areas. Ensures instrument trays and other supplies are sterilized and in stock for procedures.
  
  
• Maintains knowledge of the appropriate use of medications for endoscopy patients.
  
• Provides back up support for office area.
  
• Maintains competency and enhances professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars; attends and updates mandatory training.
  
• Plans and assists the Nurse Manager in implementing department programs and assists in re-designing these programs as necessary for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
  
  
• Participates in quality improvement activities; assists in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.
  
• Interprets age specific developmental, physiologic and unique care needs by assessment, and by observation of care delivery. The age specific populations this employee may competently care for may include the following: adolescent (12-17), adult (18-74), and geriatric (75 and older).
  
  
• Acts as a resources person to other staff members.
  
• Performs other duties as required within the technician’s scope
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
• 6 months experience in some aspect of health care involving patient contact - Preferred
  
• Strong communication skills
  
  Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
  
  
• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $18.75 - $20.60