Endoscopy Technician II - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Endoscopy Technician II (Endo Tech)
position, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or
physician, is a proficient Endo Tech responsible for providing high
quality support to the gastroenterology (GI) providers and other
members of the healthcare team. This position is fully competent to
assist with the preparation of GI endoscopy procedures related to
preparation for and assisting with turnaround activities, which
include cleaning and high-level disinfection processing of
endoscopes and accessory equipment. The Endo Tech II position
anticipates physician needs during endoscopy procedures, assists
with the clean-up of the endoscopy suite, and acts as a mentor of
others in the technician role. This position works independently,
exercising sound judgement and executing above average clinical
skills necessary for assisting with endo-related procedures. Other
duties for the Endo Tech II position include serving as a mentor to
Endo Tech I's, utilizing skills and knowledge, helping to train and
orient others. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborates with all
members of the interprofessional health care team by actively
communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and
data in a comprehensive manner. Facilitates open, professional,
communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by
example. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing
rationale for decisions and follows up, providing structured
feedback with examples. Serves as a mentor to Endo Tech I's,
utilizing skills and knowledge, helping to train and orient others.
Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and
responding positively to requests for assistance. Makes
contributions to the work effort as a whole. SERVICE ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Maintains an orderly environment that facilitates access
to supplies, manuals and other resource information. Assists team
members in maintaining inventories. Independently and competently
performs the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical
resource to Endo Tech physicians, patients, visitors and staff in
order to provide optimal patient care. Communicates potential
revisions and accurately processes physician preference cards.
Anticipates the needs of the physician and prepares for the
procedure by independently organizing the work flow,
problem-solving, and managing multiple ongoing priorities. Role
models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability,
towards improving department score for patient satisfaction on
unit-based scorecard. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Employs
strong knowledge of the Endo Tech role to provide assistance during
all levels of endoscopy procedures, diagnostic, therapeutic and
complex. Executes procedures and interventions requiring advanced
therapeutic and ERCP skills. Promotes quality patient care by
monitoring case progression/throughput through prompt communication
to unit staff. Contributes to identification of corrective actions
and improvement activities towards meeting quality and safety
targets on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer
accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the
interprofessional team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses resources
efficiently; does not waste supplies. Assists team members in
maintaining inventories. Monitors supplies to maintain par level.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes
time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team
members. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Proactively seeks
opportunities to enhance knowledge and learning towards proficiency
in competencies with a focus on continual development. Collaborates
with interprofessional health care team and initiates department
process improvement and shared governance activities. This job
description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will
also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as
assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties
and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION High School
diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED,
verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion
of post-secondary education, etc.) WORK EXPERIENCE Three years of
experience as an Endoscopy Technician LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS -
REQUIRED BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to
safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going
skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with
patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner
consistent with a customer service focus and application of
positive language principles Possesses basic computer knowledge;
operates multiple computer systems to include electronic health
record and Microsoft Office software to maintain patient and exam
document Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with
all levels of the team and assures delivery of excellent customer
service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in
interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families Demonstrates proficient knowledge for
all endoscopy equipment and proper use, handling, cleaning, and
high-level disinfecting of endoscopes, equipment and accessories.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and appropriate use of hospital
database such as EPIC. Ability to access information both in the
department and within the hospital system Demonstrates Level I
(entry level GI procedures) with expertise Demonstrates Level II
(moderate level GI procedures and ERCP skills) with proficiency
Demonstrates proficiency in advanced ERCP skills including SpyGlass
and EHL Demonstrates competency in a minimum of one specialty skill
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Certificate
(SGNA) within six months of hire SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK
ATTIRE Uniform Yes Scrubs Yes Business professional No Other
(department approved) No ON-CALL Note that employees may be
required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe
Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call Yes
TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department May require
travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel
outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston
Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter
of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will
incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the
doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a
prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290
corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically
advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them
designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and
families the very best and most effective in any health care
facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until
2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of
women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans. Equal Employment
Opportunity Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
--- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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