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Mohawk Valley Health System · 20 hours ago

Endoscopy - Endo Tech - Per Diem - Variable - SGNA Certification required

Utica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.93/hr - $22.41/hr

1+ years exp

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking an Endoscopy - Endo Tech to support patient care in the endoscopy setting. The role involves the care, handling, and processing of endoscopy procedural equipment, as well as assisting in patient care activities and maintaining supply inventory.

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Responsibilities

Duties include the cleaning, high level disinfecting, minor repair and organization of endoscopic equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer’s recommendation, SGNA and infection control standards

Understands operation and handling of equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation to assure optimal functioning

Maintains adequate records and documentation of cleaning and disinfection procedures and practices, as well as preventative maintenance and repair of equipment

Assists in patient care activities as delegated such as providing safe patient transfer, answering call lights, providing patient comfort measures

Assists with ordering and maintenance of supply inventory

Communicates appropriately with peers, management and physicians, patients and patient’s family members, maintaining confidentiality

Ensures that Universal Precautions and the principles of aseptic and sterile technique are used properly

Implements safe practices and provides knowledgeable guidance and evaluation of the environment of care management to include infection control practices, safe use of medical equipment, and adherence to life safety codes

Participates in orientation, continuing education, staff meetings, and performance improvement activities to promote safe, quality, cost efficient patient care

Accepts additional responsibilities related to essential functions of the department outside of primary job responsibilities

Assists in creating an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and support

Expresses self as a professional role model to staff and others

Promotes teamwork and maintains the focus on the patient as the priority at all times

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

SGNA CertificationBLS CertificationEndoscopy Equipment HandlingInfection Control PracticesPatient Care SupportTeamwork

Required

High school graduate or equivalent with additional training in medical specialty such as surgical tech, medical assistant or nurses' aide, with a minimum of one year experience

BLS certificate required

Candidate will have to commit to successful completion of an online training course, to be completed within six months of hire

After completion of the training course and within two years of hire, the candidate must successfully complete the certification exam for Endoscopy Reprocessing

After certification, the candidate must commit to maintaining certification through ongoing continuing education with a minimum of ten hours of continuing education credits per year