Endoscopy Technician

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

2/1/2018

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

510009

Job Title:

Endoscopy Technician

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Endoscopy Technician assists physicians or other providers with procedures performed in the gastroenterology endoscopy setting.  Patient populations range from adolescents to older adults and an understanding of age specific needs of these patients is required.  Outpatients who present with a wide range of illnesses and complaints are cared for in this endoscopy setting.  Some duties may be performed independently with intermittent supervision by the Nurse Clinician.  Ultimately the Endoscopy Technician reports to the Nurse Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Participates in instructing the patient about the procedure being performed including preparation, rationale and expectations.

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Demonstrate understanding of the plan of care. Adapts patient instruction to patient need. Consults with the provider or registered nurse as needed.

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Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection prevention procedures at all times.

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Assists RN with transport of sedated patients to the recovery area may escort patients to specific locations for discharge.

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Communicates to the Registered Nurse accurate patient observations, interventions and outcomes of care.

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Informs the RN of the equipment and accessories used during procedures including: quantity, size and equipment settings etc. to be documented in the medical record. Participates in specimen collection and handling. Correctly labels specimens according to hospital policy.

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May assist the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring (vs. observation) during and following procedures, when appropriate.

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Provides emergency care to patients when necessary using basic life support protocols (CPR certified) until registered nurse and/or physician staff arrives.

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Participates in supporting the patient during the procedure. May offer coaching and relaxation techniques.

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Demonstrates proper handling and use of various types and sizes of video endoscopes including: colonoscopes, upper endoscopes, flexible sigmoidoscopes, and enteroscopes.

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Inspects all equipment and accessories for defects prior to use to ensure highest level of infection prevention.

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Understands theory and safety when using cautery modalities including monopolar, bipolar and argon plasma coagulation and their various probes.

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Demonstrates recognition of patient’s emotional and physical needs and the ability to provide a supportive environment.

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Recognizes and respects differences in cultural, spiritual and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Understands that the stress of illness may alter patient behavior and the ability to follow through on the plan of health care; interacts respectfully in all situations including those where the patient and/or family display anger or distress.

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Ensures patient confidentiality, and patient visual and auditory privacy are maintained at all times in accordance with UW Health HIPAA policies.

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Assists with application of monitoring equipment, setting of parameters and alarms (NIBP, ECG and pulse oximetry).

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Initiates start-up of endoscopy network and photo documentation procedures.

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Properly pre-cleans /disinfects endoscopic equipment and accessories prior to reprocessing.

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Stocks procedure rooms. Initiate reorder of supplies as needed.

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Performs telephone reminder calls for procedures and provides limited procedure information under RN supervision.

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Participates in orientation and precepting of selected employees.

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Other duties as assigned.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

(Select all that apply)

Infants (Birth - 11 months)

Toddlers (1 - 3 years)

Preschool (4 - 5 years)

School Age (6 - 12 years)

X

Adolescent (13 - 19 years)

X

Young Adult (20 - 40 years)

X

Middle Adult (41 - 65 years)

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Older Adult (Over 65)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma

or equivalent

Required

Formal training or experience in medical specialty (i.e. LPN, MA, Advanced Nursing Assistant)

Preferred

1 year

 of experience in a clinical setting (or)

Preferred

1 year

of experience assisting in GI or pulmonary medical procedures

Preferred

Basic cardiac monitoring experience

Preferred

BLS/CPR certification

Required

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Knowledge of communication techniques, teamwork, customer service standards and quality improvement

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Knowledge of the use of personal protective equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.