Endo Tech PRN

BHS•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This prn position would provide day shift coverage between 0700 and 1900 for Endo Tech roles, and would follow the main Endo Tech job description. In this role, staff would work as first assist in procedure room, assist with reprocessing endoscopes, and also help with basic patient care needs/transport needs under the direction of Endoscopy RNs. Job Description: Endoscopy Technician PRN- First Shift Surgical Dept. I Lexington, KY Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department. Description: Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, assists the Endoscopy team with procedures, including assisting with reprocessing of endoscopes, performance of procedures, and assisting in the preparation of patients for Endoscopy. Sets up the procedural area with supplies and equipment based upon requirements for the endoscopic procedure following aseptic technique. Cleans up and closes down the room after the procedure following aseptic Technique. Assists in preparing the patient. Assist in hooking patient up to monitoring devices; BP, EKG, SAO2. Orient’s patient and significant other(s) to environment, ie: bathroom, waiting room, etc. Assists the physician with scopes, accessories, and specimen collection during procedures. Assists with patient transport to and from procedure room. Assists in positioning patient for specific procedure. Coaches’ patient through procedure as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One to Two years Patient Care Experience as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Assistant or other equivalent position
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date
On-call responsibilities associated with this position

Nice To Haves

Previous Endoscopy experience and/or Surgical Scrub Technician certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

assist in procedure room
assist with reprocessing endoscopes
help with basic patient care needs
help with transport needs under the direction of Endoscopy RNs
assists the Endoscopy team with procedures
assisting in the preparation of patients for Endoscopy
Sets up the procedural area with supplies and equipment based upon requirements for the endoscopic procedure following aseptic technique
Cleans up and closes down the room after the procedure following aseptic Technique
Assists in preparing the patient
Assist in hooking patient up to monitoring devices; BP, EKG, SAO2
Orients patient and significant other(s) to environment, ie: bathroom, waiting room, etc
Assists the physician with scopes, accessories, and specimen collection during procedures
Assists with patient transport to and from procedure room
Assists in positioning patient for specific procedure
Coaches’ patient through procedure as needed