Endotech/OR Second Scrub
- 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%
- Physical Activity:
- Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
- 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.
- ENDO TECH:
- 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.
- ENDO TECH:
- Position Objective