ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN

General Purpose of Job:

The Endoscopy technician provides smooth work flow in the department through effective communication, equipment setup and disinfection of endoscopes to facilitate procedures to occur in a clean, safe, and timely manner.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Demonstrates ICARE values when interacting with all persons within the Hospital environment and community.
• Prepares instruments and rooms for patient procedures.
• Inventories and replenishes supplies.
• Ensures equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assists with moving equipment to other work areas in the Hospital (x-ray, OR).
• Answers call lights for room turnover.
• Delivers and obtains items from other departments.
• Maintains Hospital standards by participating in-services, committees, etc.
• Assists RN with patients, when appropriate.
• Cleans, disinfects and/or sterilizes equipment according to department policy.
• Participates in quality improvement activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission and other internal and external regulatory standards.
• Assists with orientation of new caregivers.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service Behavioral Standards of Performance, by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPAA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Procedures.
• Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information and maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.