Endotech/OR Second Scrub - Alice Peck Day Health System

• POSITION STANDARDS
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or Central Sterile preferred, but not required.
  • Must be enrolled in a Surgical Technologist course within two years of hire. (tuition assistance may be applicable when eligible)
  • Medical Technicians Registration RSA 328-1:7
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
  • Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Organizational skills with specific attention to details.
  • Ability to handle numerous tasks at one time.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong, positive, and flexible interpersonal skills delivered in a professional, confidential manner.
  • Basic computer skills preferred
• POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
    • Physical Activity:
      • Standing - 67% to 100%
      • Walking - 34% to 66%
      • Bending - 34% to 66%
      • Squatting - 67% to 100%
      • Reaching - 34% to 66%
    • Upper Extremity:
      • Use of Upper Extremity - 34% to 66%
    • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
      • Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 34% to 66%
      • Sustained push up to a maximum of 17 lbs. - 34% to 66%
      • Lift up to a maximum of 27 lbs. - 1% to 33%
      • Carry up to a maximum of 27 lbs. - 1% to 33%
• PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • Position Objective

    • ENDO TECH:
      • The Endoscopy Technician under the direction of registered nurse and/or surgeon is an integral member of the endoscopy team by performing a variety of duties which assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe endoscopy procedure with optimal results for the patient.
    • OR SECOND SCRUB:
      • The Surgical Assistant, under the direction of a Surgical Technologist and/or surgeon will assist during surgical procedures by holding extremities or holding retractors. The Surgical Assistant also participates in the stocking of supplies within the department; performs general housekeeping duties, including the turnaround of rooms between cases; and movement of equipment to the O.R.'s.

  • Performance Expectation

    • ENDO TECH:
      • Facilitates patient care during admission, procedural and recovery phases.
      • Assists under the direct supervision of the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including specimen collection and handling.
      • Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
      • Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
      • Prepares room according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
      • Cleans and disinfects scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
      • Returns endoscopes equipment to the appropriate storage place, cleans and ensures transport of certain items to the Central Sterile area
      • Maintain endoscopic equipment and reports malfunctioning endoscopes and equipment to appropriate individuals and completes repair requests. Documents repairs and arranges for shipping of endoscope and obtain loaner endoscope as necessary.
      • Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
      • Responsible for turnover of procedure rooms.
      • Participates in reporting quality measures.
      • Effectively communicates with patients, their families, and members of the team in a positive and supportive manner.
      • Provides back-up support for clerical staff.
      • Provides back-up support to department clinical areas.
      • Perform other related duties as appropriate to this position.
    • OR SECOND SCRUB
      • Assists surgeon as second scrub person according to prescribed standards.
      • Scrubs and dons gown and gloves in accordance with performance standards.
      • Assists with draping as directed by the Surgical Technologist or surgeon.
        • Assists surgeon by holding extremity
        • Assists surgeon by holding retractors
        • Maintains aseptic technique at all times as dictated by standard procedure.
        • Assists in application of dressing, casts, and in moving of patient as directed.
        • Assists with the operating room cleaning and room turnaround between cases.
        • Aids in pick surgical cases and returning supplies.
        • Gathers and makes available all necessary supplies according to the needs of patient and surgical team.
        • Assists with obtaining/returning special equipment before, during and after procedure.
        • Responds immediately when called upon for additional or emergency service.
        • Stock linen warmers and supplies as needed.
        • Transport specimens to specified locations as directed by the charge nurse.
        • Perform other related duties as appropriate to this position.

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