About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Purpose

Responsible for the equipment and instrumentation in the endoscopy room. Responsible for assisting the physician during endoscopic procedures

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Philosophy

Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals and objectives
Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures
Follows the facility's Standards for Ethical Business Conduct
Conducts oneself as a positive role model and team member
Cognizant of patient's rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities

2. Communication

Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Interactions with others are positive, respectful, and considerate
Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques

3. Financial Practices

Utilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practices
Reports wasteful practices
Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements

4. Compliance Program

Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Compliance Program
Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures

5. Performance Improvement Program

Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Performance Improvement Program
Performs according to established performance Improvement policies and procedures

6. Safety/Risk Management Program

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Officer or other designated person

7. Professional Competence

Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences
Contributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing education
Maintains membership in relevant professional organization
Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
Open to suggestions and recommendations

8. Duties

Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards
Inspects equipment and instruments for proper working condition
Arranges equipment and instruments according to routine for given procedure
Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
Correctly utilizes, cares for instruments, supplies and equipment as directed
Assists the physician during procedure according to SGNA standards
Handles specimens appropriately and labels correctly
Cleans equipment according to infection control guidelines and manufactures guidelines
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the endoscopy room for immediate access during procedure
Assists in work area by cleaning and storing equipment and instruments according to manufacturer guidelines
Assists in storing and stocking of supplies as directed
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physician
Documents patient care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
Reprocesses Endoscopes according to IC and Manufacturers guidelines

Surgical Technologist:

Assists other members of the OR team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care duties.
Practices aseptic technique while assisting with all surgical procedures.
Ensures the readiness of the surgical suite.
Maintains professional standards and accountability by participating in in-services, committees, staffing needs.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.
Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
Ability to make decisions and solve problems

REQUIREMENTS

Required

High school graduate or GED Certification
GI Technician experience
Strong ethical and moral character references

Preferred

Two years previous Endoscopy Room experience
Surgical Tech license/certification
ASC Experience
Previous medical experience

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand	Required?	Frequency
Standing		Occasionally
Sitting		Continuously
Walking		Frequently
Kneeling/Crouching		Rarely
Lifting		Rarely

I understand by signing this job description I am agreeing to all duties and responsibilities explained here. If I need assistance or accommodations I understand it is my responsibility to notify Human Resources.

Surgical Technician Competencies

General

Customer Service
Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
Teamwork/Process Focus
Dependability/Punctuality
Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
Quality/Quantity
Initiative
Safety/Housekeeping
Organizational Skills/Time Management
Sterile Procedures

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Procedure Tech Endoscopy - Silver Stream - Full-Time