Endoscopy Tech
Company: Steward Health Care System
Location: Attleboro
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: Saint Anne's HospitalPosted Date: 4/28/2022This Job is
located at the Saint Anne's Hospital Southern New England Surgery
Center - SNESC, in Attleboro MA. A service of Saint Anne's Hospital
in Fall River, the center provides high-quality surgical care and a
wide variety of minimally invasive surgical options in specialties
that include colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology,
orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry, spine
surgery, and urology. Our state-of-the-art anesthesia care reduces
patients' post-surgical pain and discomfort and speeds recovery.
Together, our team is committed to providing superior, personalized
patient care.The center features a team of more than 40
board-certified surgeons, plus anesthesiologists, registered nurses
and surgical technicians. Together, they perform more than 9,000
surgical procedures annually. Some of the most common procedures
include endoscopies (e.g., colonoscopy), orthopedic procedures
(e.g., arthroscopy), minimally invasive spine surgery, hernia
repair, ankle and foot procedures, and a variety of biopsies (e.g.,
bone, bladder, colon, muscle, prostate, etc.).POSITION SUMMARYUnder
the direction of the RN, the endoscopy technician is responsible
for assisting with the care and safety of the patient in the
endoscopy suite. Other duties include assisting physician with the
endoscopy procedure and processing of endoscopy equipment. The
endoscopy technician is responsible for performing a range of
support activities that contribute to the overall efficiency of the
endoscopy unit. Work involves inventorying, disassembling,
cleaning, high level disinfection, reassembling, and maintaining
endoscopy suite and endoscopy equipment. The endoscopy technician
is also responsible for maintaining supplies and keeping stock
supplies in the department.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates respect
and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and
fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and
courteous environment. 1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural
diversity for all customers (internal and external). 2.
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with
respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages,
utilizing interpreters when needed.Assists physician with endoscopy
procedureCleaning of endoscopes: High level disinfectionProcesses
all instruments and equipment for Endoscopy according to
manufucterer's recommendations Updates and maintains IFU's related
to endoscopy equipment and instrumentationPerforms specimen
handlingPerforms documentation and logs related to
sterilization.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSAbility to assist physician in all
endoscopic proceduresKnowledge of aseptic technique, infection
control principles, high level disinfection, equipment and supply
processing.Knowledge of Spauling ClassificationKnowledge of
Universal ProtocolKnowledge of ASGE GuidelinesAbility to prioritize
equipment needs of the endoscopy suiteAbility to work in a
fast-paced
environmentEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHEREducation:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an
accredited school of surgical technologists preferred.Experience
(Type & Length): 1-2 years of experience Certification/Licensure:,
CST preferredSoftware/Hardware: MeditechAdditional InformationEqual
Opportunity EmployerSteward Health Care is an Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not
discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related
characteristic.Important COVID messagePlease note, Saint Anne's
Hospital is taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure
patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully
managed environment - with confidence and without fear. Our Safe
and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard
ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience: Expanded hours
will allow previously cancelled procedures to be scheduled as
quickly as possible. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in
designated areas away from other patients and their families.
Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat
all emergency patients. A stringent cleaning policy has been
implemented throughout the hospital. A strictly controlled visitor
and masking policy is required for patient safety. You can rest
assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide
care in a safe, controlled and professional way.This position is
subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Steward Health Care
Workforce. Employees in this position will be required to provide
adequate proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by an FDA-approved
vaccine prior to starting work. Steward will consider requests for
exemptions from this vaccine requirement on the basis of medical
condition or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with
applicable Federal laws.
Keywords: Steward Health Care System, Attleboro , Endoscopy Tech, Other , Attleboro, Massachusetts
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