Medical Scope Reprocessing Technician

Job Summary

Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting patients and visitors by telephone and in person according to practice polices; responsible for providing clerical and scheduling support to the endoscopy patients and staff; responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and supplies; responsible for assisting nursing personnel in the peri-procedural care of the patient

Responsibilities and Duties

Must possess: Good communication and verbal skills, basic computer skill, utilizes medical assisting processes, processes physician orders, and communicates clearly with patients, families, staff and physicians. Prior GI experience is a plus.

Duties: Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. In the endoscopy unit this may include the use of endoscopy equipment and accessories according to the manufacturing recommendations, washer/sterilizers, air and oxygen compressors, ultrasonic cleaner and waste management systems.

... Demonstrates knowledge of equipment used during procedural exams and patient care; problem-solves and manages equipment functioning issues; demonstrates ability to resolve equipment issues to minimize disruption of patient care and flow

... Demonstrates ability to clean and maintain endoscopy equipment and accessories according to manufacturers’ recommendations; follows established protocols for use of all equipment, accessories, washer/sterilizers, air and oxygen compressors, ultrasonic cleaner, waste management systems

... Maintains all logs related to scope care and cleaning, equipment care and maintenance, compressors, emergency power, etc, in accordance with established protocols

... Monitors supplies (patient care, procedural, linen and nourishment), orders as directed by par levels under supervision of unit manager; saves packing slips for billing verification; communicates back orders or availability issues to unit manager and/or nursing director

... Demonstrates knowledge of and performs job duties in compliance with OSHA, safety, exposure control, and infection control policies

... Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and safe and

efficient manner.

... Assures procedure and admit/recovery rooms are stocked and prepared for patient arrival

Essential functions of the job:

• Daily work may involve stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing (including patient beds), pulling, lifting, turning patients, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, and standing for long periods of time.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• May be exposed to products containing latex

Qualifications and Skills

High School Graduate or Equivalent

M.A. Certificate Preferred

BLS and CPR Certification

Benefits

Healthcare clinic and ASC facility. No call, weekends or holidays. Great benefits medical insurance, dental insurance, and retirement plan.