LOCATION: STROGER HOSPITAL/AMBULATORY PROCEDURES/ENDOSCOPY

SHIFT: 8AM-4PM

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Nursing Coordinator II, the Endoscopy Technician prepares the endoscopy room and equipment and provides direct assistance during procedures. Cleans and sterilizes, performs high level disinfection and maintenance of scopes, equipment and supplies used to during endoscopic procedures. Responsible for collecting biopsies during procedures and preparation/transport of specimen to the laboratory. Assists with admission, recovery and discharge. Follows established infection control/prevention policies and procedures.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Typical Duties

• Provides assistance during endoscopy procedures such as handling, passing and receiving of instruments and materials.
• Collects patient biopsies and specimens and keeps field clean; Completes appropriate orders, specimen transport to laboratory, labeling and tracking to ensure the specimen is delivered to the laboratory.
• Assists with admission, recovery and discharge of patients, as delegated. Reports any abnormalities to management.
• Ensures documentation is completed during, pre and post procedure.
• Assists with the preparation of the procedure rooms and equipment for endoscopy procedures prior to procedure by ensuring the procurement of the appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Performs decontamination, disinfection and sterile processing of instruments, instrument inspection, preventive maintenance, repair and replacement; instrument transport, retrieval and inventory maintenance.
• Keeps appropriate records and reports discrepancies and problems.
• Maintains appropriate quality controls and records for equipment cleaning, in accordance with CCHHS policies and procedures.
• Performs Point of Care Testing, as required.
• Preps room and cleans rooms and equipment post procedure.
• Ensures the comfort, care and safety of patients during the procedures; notifies physician or nurse of any issues.
• Assists with the ordering and maintenance of supplies for the endoscopy unit.
• Transports patients to procedure rooms.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure patient needs are met and care is safe and effective.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Nurse Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Five (5) years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician
• Completion of a GI Technical Specialist (GTS) associates program administered by the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. (SGNA) (Must provide proof at time of interview)

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (Must provide proof at time of interview)

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

* Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

* Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

* Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER