Endoscopy Tech - Owensboro Surgery Center
Company: SCA Health
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1
million patients each year and support physician specialists
holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our
teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians,
health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on
the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience
for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery
system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a
complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group
of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to
customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as
part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions
business.
We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice
solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to
support growth and transition to value-based care.
We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our
Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable
billing to patients.
We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures,
including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are
going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
We are actively hiring for an Endoscopy Technician.
Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
Function as an assistive person during endoscopy procedures by
Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and
chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.
Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows
procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient's
advocate
Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal
protective equipment
Performing interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tissue
perfusion at or above baseline levels
Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection
Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy
Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within
legal standards of practice.
Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and
time-out policy
Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the
procedure.
Providing instruments and supplies to the endoscopist during the
procedure.
Maintaining an organized sterile field.
Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes
Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate,
concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to
care.
Maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order.
Troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions
Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for processing and
transport them to the decontamination areas.
Ensure scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and
procedures and manufacturer's instructions for use
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with
members of the team and other stakeholders.
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient
care.
Assist with post procedure cleaning of the procedure room and
preparation of room for subsequent patients.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement
projects.
Participate in the performance appraisal process.
Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster
effective work relationships.
Maintain required competencies.
Pursue professional growth
Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality
of individuals and health information.
Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety
huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Prior Experience as a GI Tech preferred.
Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment
or documentation of current BCLS certification.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Physically demanding, high-stress environment
Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases,
chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
Pushing and pulling heavy objects
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
and equipment
Manual and finger dexterity
Hand eye coordination
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Working irregular hours
As a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates, all comments,
attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct impact on the
Facility's success. Interaction with patients, families,
physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools, visitors,
volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a
manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful,
cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an
atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with
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