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Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley Endoscopy Technician in Poughkeepsie, New York
This position is accountable for: the care, maintenance, ordering, and stocking of the technical equipment and supplies; and creating a clean, safe environment for the care of patients. The Endoscopy Technician is considered a member of the procedural team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervised by the Clinical Coordinator, RN and/or MD.
Performs necessary cleaning of the treatment room after each case including reprocessing of scopes.
Serves as a resource to the use and maintenance of equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to use sterile technique.
Assist in moving and positioning the patient for procedures, as needed.
Maintains records/statistics in reference to the HLD of equipment, supplies and instruments.
Follows the established process for sending scopes and other equipment for repair as needed.
Assists in planning supplies for cases the next day, as appropriate.
Maintains inventory and assists in restocking/ordering of supplies.
Assists in maintaining an orderly arena for equipment, supplies and environment of the reprocessing room.
Knowledge in the use and care of a scope re-processor.
Knowledgeable of appropriate technique for packaging instruments and other supplies.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
Maintains knowledge of proper use of equipment needed for procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or GED.
Certification as a Medical Assistant or Surgical Tech preferred
Previous experience in GI preferred
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Basic Life Support(BLS) certificate
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions