Endoscopy Tech

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Endoscopy Technician to join our team at the Endoscopy team!

This is a Full Time, benefits eligible position

Position Summary:

The Endoscopy Technician works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. With limited latitude for independent decisions within the bounds of delegated authority, performs a variety of duties involving departmental work load. The Endoscopy Technician’s primary responsibility is focused on decontamination, cleaning, processing, high level disinfection and or terminal sterilization of flexible endoscopes and ancillary equipment following established infection control practices. The Endoscopy Technician must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally within the department and other departments within the institution, as well as outside sources with which they may have dealings. Must be able to accept new ideas and learn new position duties.

Regulatory Requirements:
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of Custom Ultrasonic System 83 pre-processing sink and washer-disinfector, the Steris I system, and flexible endoscopes and tower
2. Loads, operates and cleans pre-processing sink, washer-disinfector, and Steris I
3. Inspects and ensures proper operation of all equipment related to cleaning and processing of flexibe endoscopes
4. Maintains appropriate biological and chemical control tests, as required by the department, and documents results accurately in the appropriate log.
5. Uses knowledge of cleaning and high level disinfection principles to correctly clean and process equipment
6. Inspects instruments for proper functioning and completeness and reports any malfunctioning or loss of equipment to the department manager
7. Maintains a clean and organized work environment
8. After appropriate documented training, will assist in room set up, turnover, and cleaning, and restocking of supplies
9. Deomonstrates knowledge regarding handling and care of endoscopes and ancillary equipment. Able to set up and care for equipment with minimal assistance/ supervision.
10. Processes all contaminated equipment and instruments that require sterilization by the SPD department
11. Demonstrates and knowledge of infection control and understanding of standard precautions. Actively supports and strictly adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the departmental manuals.
12. . Completes repair labels on inoperable equipment for Bio-Medical engineering.
13. Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.
14. Stores all equipment and supplies appropriately within the department.
15. Monitors and promotes a safe environment during care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
16. Performs general cleaning of department surfaces, racks, shelves, cabinets and storage areas.
17. Cleans shelves in all work areas in order to keep area in neat and orderly condition.
18. Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of storage and rotation of sterile supplies. Assist with the ordering, restocking and replenishing of supplies
19. Maintains good relationship with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital personnel
20. Available for assignment to additional duties within scope of training.
21. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, may be requested to assist with patient positioning during a procedure
22. Assist with restocking of linen carts, blanket warmers, and nourishments on a daily basis or as needed.
23. Will assist with the transport of equipment to other departments
24. Assist with the delivery of specimens to the lab
 

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!