Endoscopy Tech- Outpatient GI Lab

Department: Outpatient GI Lab

Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901

Hours: FT

Job Summary: The duties and responsibilities of this position involve assisting RN's and physicians with procedures and routine medical service tasks necessary for patient care, stocking supplies, and cleaning and maintaining endoscopes and other equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting patients to stretchers, instructing them on where to store belongings and changing into gowns. The GI Tech may also help give patient nourishments with RN's direction. Communicates patient and physician requests promptly to the nursing staff, maintaining equipment, and participation in procedures, and efficiently operating the hospital information system.

Accountabilities: Provides safe and efficient direct patient care with consideration for age-specific accommodations. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in decontamination and processing of endoscopy specialty equipment, instruments functions and special handling. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Qualifications: H.S Diploma/ GED Required Licenses, Registrations, and

Certifications: Certified in B.L.S. for health care providers Requiredmust pass an accredited program through National Commission for Certifying Agency, which is administered by one of the following agencies and must maintain or obtain (within 18 months of hire): Certified Endoscope Reprocessor HSPA (IAHCSMM) OR Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor CBSPDWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.