Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None

• Position: Endoscopy Technician

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, On call 1-2 times per week and 1 weekend per month

• Required Travel: Possible travel to Evanston GI Lab

What you will do:

Assists with providing nursing care to patients undergoing procedures in the Outpatient Surgery Department.  Performs processing of instruments and equipment in OPS to assure prompt and safe re-use.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

*    Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Covenant Hospital and         demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the     hospital.

1.    Prepares procedure rooms and equipment for outpatient surgery procedures. Including transporting ravel carts to the Radiology Department or patient’s room for procedure.

2.    Directly assists the nurse/physician during outpatient surgical/Endoscopy procedures, which could require wearing a lead apron. 

3.    Reprocesses all unit instrumentation.

4.    Ensures good operation order of instrumentation and equipment.

5.    Takes call.

6.    Checks and maintains outpatient surgery supplies.

7.    Cleans procedure rooms and storage areas.

8.    Assists with pre-procedure monitoring and preparation.

9.    Assists with post-procedure monitoring and patient care needs.

10.    Handles specimens obtained and processes according to policy.

11.    Transports patients.

12.    Participates in unit-based and hospital wide in-service programs, and staff meetings.

13.    Assists with orientation of new staff.

Other Functions

1.    Maintains a safe environment.

2.    Assists with office duties.

3.    Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Patients vary in age from pediatric to geriatric.  Responsible for the needs of patients of all ages.

What you will need:

QUALIFICATION/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

    High school graduate or equivalent
    Must satisfactorily complete a planned orientation program at Swedish Covenant Hospital
    Good communication skills
    Ability to interact effectively with others
    Ability to observe and report accurately
    Technical ability for handling specialized instrumentation and equipment
    Ability to handle confidentiality appropriately
    One year of hospital experience or equivalent experience preferred
    Certified Nursing Assistant or Surgical Technician preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
CPR

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

    Patients
    Patients' relatives and visitors
    Other department personnel

ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

Computer system access for the Nursing Division is assigned based on criteria as specified in Policy # 08-113-0, and on the minimum necessary as described in this job description.  Approval for level of access is given by the system administrator (for Nursing Division this is Nursing Informatics) or the department that has ownership of system/module.  See computer system Access Control policy.  The Endoscopy Tech has Access Level F which includes Name, Demographic & Service Specific Clinical (i.e. clinical information specific to the Endoscopy Department).  Meditech access for this job description is the same as NUR.NA &/or NUR.US.  See Policy 08-113-0, Attachment A.

ENVIRONMENT

    Primary body position: standing
    Necessity to lift or move heavy objects (i.e.: pushing carts, wheelchairs).
    Exposure to chemicals, airborne diseases, blood and body fluids.
 

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Community Involvement Opportunities