At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. PRN - as needed Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Endoscopy Technician performs competent inspection and reprocessing of all re-usable department supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with organization policy and procedures. The Endoscopy Technician I, demonstrates knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for reprocessing and ensures that all re-usable supplies, instruments, and equipment are processed, tracked, and stored in accordance with organization policy and procedure Essential Job Functions + _​_ Demonstrates disinfection principles to correctly leak test, manually clean, validate cleaning and disinfect all re-usable endoscopy supplies, instruments, and equipment in strict accordance with the organizationpolicy and procedure. + Inspects supplies,instruments, and equipment for cleanliness and functionality. + OperatesAutomated Endoscopic Reprocessors(AER)and other reprocessing equipment according to organization policy and procedure.Demonstrates accurate documentation of process,tracking and logs as required. + Demonstrates infection control practices with personal protective equipment, hand washing, aseptic techniques cleaning and disinfection of allinstruments and equipment according to organization policy and procedure. + Monitoring channel check process on specialty scopes to ensure appropriate pre-cleaning and reprocessing is occurring for patient safety. + Promote organizational behavioral based expectations and supports organizations efforts to exceed Key Performance Indicator goals.Strives to provide quality patient care that demonstrates stewardship and managementof valuable organization and human resources. + Prioritizes tasks/assignments based on department need and skill level while assuming full accountability. + Participates and encourages teammates in meeting patient care delivery and in restocking,cleaning, and organizing patient care areas, checks with department leadership when finished with assignment, and supports team needs. + Ensures physical preparation of the supply, instrument and equipment rooms bymaintaining a constant state of readiness, e.g., cleaning, maintenance and stocking. Understands organization policy and procedures around labeling, hangtime, storage and transportation of all instruments and equipment and their respective storage areas. + Performs related duties such aslog documentation,filing, photocopying and other duties as assigned. + Contributes to unit performance improvement and/or quality improvement activities. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation Licensing/Certification BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred) Education High School diploma or equivalent (required) Work Experience Six months of previous Endoscope reprocessing experience (preferred) Training NA Language NA Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be required to use physical restraints.  May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*                                                    _* Individuals in this position_ _are required to_ _exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the_ _standard of_ _care concerning_ _infection_ _prevention_                                                                                                                                       Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards **Physical Requirements** Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of supplies, instruments, and equipment Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity – far Acuity – near                                                                      **Hazards** Depth perception Use of Latex products Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure                                                              Skills Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills _:_ _Knowledge_ _of infection control principles_ _._ _Ability to_ _maintain_ _accurate_ _documentation as required_ _._ _Ability and wiliness to float throughout_ _markets as_ _directed._ _Inform_ _supervisory of supply, instrument, and equipment_ _concerns_ _Analytical_ _skills_ _​_ Soft/Interpersonal Skills: _Attention to detail_ _Acceptance of authority_ _Critical thinking_ _Communication with_ _supervisor and teammates_ _Teamwork_ _Conflict resolution_ _Active listening_ _Relationship building_ Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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