• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Assists the RN with patient care activities acting as a second circulator for minor procedures and endoscopy cases.
• Checks equipment in the room prior to the start of the day and assures that the supplies and equipment for patient care are available and ready for use.
• Connects equipment such as electrosurgical unit and suction as directed.
• Gowns and gloves in order to hold the camera or adjust equipment.
• Assists with the collection of specimens.
• Follows direction of surgeon/physician.
• Assures supplies are available for equipment in the procedure room.
• Operates equipment smoothly with minimal delay of cases.
• Restock specialty supplies/carts for assigned area.
• Assigned equipment carts are cleaned and stocked adequately prior to the beginning of each case.
• Cleans and maintains supplies and equipment in an orderly manner for easy access to equipment and supplies.

Skills: Adherence to Healthcare Regulations, Assisting in Patient Care, Equipment Setup and Operation, Surgical Assistance, Specimen Collection, Surgeon/Physician Collaboration, Inventory Management and Restocking, Cleaning and Maintenance of Equipment

• Assists the Staff Nurse with all aspects of the nursing process including assisting with the collection of baseline and ongoing assessment data following the nursing management plan and monitoring the patient's response to nursing interventions.
• Prepares Endoscopy room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Assists with endoscopy procedures
• Anticipates physician needs, passes instruments, removes polyps, obtains biopsies and assists with cautery equipment.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique and a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Check all equipment and instruments for proper functioning prior to each procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in the care of specimens
• Follows the procedure for the care and handling of specimens.
• Sets up cleaning room to perform activities. 
• According to established instructions and aseptic techniques cleans and disinfects endoscopes and accessories. 
• Performs basic maintenance of equipment troubleshooting minor problems referring more complex repairs to the appropriate internal/external sources.

Skills: Assisting with Nursing Process, Endoscopy Room Preparation, Assisting with Endoscopy Procedures, Aseptic Technique and Safety, Equipment Functionality Checks, Specimen Care, Endoscope and Accessory Cleaning, Basic Equipment Maintenance

• Tests disinfecting solutions daily to ensure effectiveness and adds or changes solutions
• Assists in positioning of patients according to department procedure.
• Cleans and prepares room between cases and after the last case, restocks.
• Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment for sterilization. 
• Maintains cleanliness of work area including ensuring refrigerator is maintained clean and free from spills.
• Assists in the transport of patients to and from Endoscopy.
• Performs designated treatments under supervision according to Nursing Department policy and procedure.
• Assists in the overall function of the Endoscopy unit under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Prepares and maintains records and reports related to activities including equipment sent for repair and sterilization, solution testing/changing etc.
• Participates in hospital/department quality improvement activities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills: Disinfecting Solution Testing, Patient Positioning Assistance, Room Cleaning and Restocking, Instrument and Equipment Sterilization, Work Area Cleanliness Maintenance, Patient Transport Assistance, Treatment Assistance, Record Keeping and Reporting

• Resolve equipment issues to minimize disruption of patient care and flow
• Clean and maintain endoscopy equipment and accessories according to the manufacturer's recommendations
• Follows established protocols for use of all equipment, accessories, washer/sterilizers, air and oxygen compressors, ultrasonic cleaner, waste management systems
• Maintains all logs related to scope care and cleaning, equipment care and maintenance, compressors, emergency power, etc, in accordance with established protocols
• Monitors supply (patient care, procedural, linen and nourishment), and orders as directed by par levels under the supervision of the unit manager
• Saves packing slips for billing verification
• Communicate back orders or availability issues to the unit manager and/or nursing director
• Demonstrates knowledge of and performs job duties in compliance with OSHA, safety, exposure control, and infection control policies
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and safe and efficient manner.
• Assures procedure and admit/recovery rooms are stocked and prepared for patient arrival

Skills: Equipment Issue Resolution, Endoscopy Equipment Maintenance, Following Equipment Protocols, Log Maintenance, Supply Monitoring and Ordering, Packing Slip Management, Communication of Supply Issues, Compliance with Safety Standards

• Brings the patient back to the admitting area. 
• Obtain v/s via automated monitor and temperature and import them into EMR for review by RN.
• Obtain the Patient's signature on consent & witness after the physician talked with the patient in the admitting area to review the risks and benefits
• Set up room, excluding medications, for any procedure.
• Clean and disinfect rooms between procedures
• Print specimen logs and verify specimen counts daily & transfer specimens to the Pathology pick-up location.
• Document all required data in EMR
• Brush and rinse scope after procedures
• Leak test scope after every procedure
• Keep the Decontamination Room clean and clear of excess countertop supplies
• Maintain stock levels of all supplies in the Decontamination Room, Procedure Rooms and the Recovery Rooms.
• Maintains the MSDS Manual under the direction of the Charge Nurse.

Skills: Patient Admission Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Consent Management, Room Setup, Room Cleaning and Disinfection, Specimen Handling, Scope Maintenance, Stock Management

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational and Computer skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule.
• Demonstrates knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to tactfully interact with diverse health professionals, physicians, and patients.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and equipment utilized for endoscopy procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile processing.
• Understanding of infection control processes.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

Qualifications: BA in Endoscopy Technician with 5 years of Experience

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as a member of a team or independently as the situation requires and to prioritize responsibility.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Commitment to excellence and performance improvement.
• Strong team player, collaborative working style.
• Ability to meet the public professionally and courteously, as well physicians and other healthcare team members
• Ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to synthesize basic data and translate it into action.
• Analytical skills including a working knowledge of basic statistics and statistical analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of body substance isolation.

Qualifications: BS in Nursing with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in the diagnostic rooms as well as competency in the scope reprocessing area
• Advanced skills required in at least 2 areas which including APCT, Motility technician, EUS, HALO, Bronchoscopy, or ERCP.
• SGNA Associates Program Certificate
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Gastroenterology RN OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), interpersonal, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Have one of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER).
• Experience includes scope processing, scheduling procedures, computer data entry, and assisting in the procedure room.
• Completion of a Surgical Technology, Anesthesia Technologist, Certified Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers at the time of hire from the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN).
• Able to successfully complete GI Scope Certification Exam upon meeting eligibility requirements within one year of assuming the position
• Experience includes scope processing, scheduling procedures, computer data entry, and assisting in the procedure room.

Qualifications: BA in Health Sciences with 6 years of Experience

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Baseline aseptic technique, infection control, and Universal Precautions knowledge.
• Demonstrates basic computer literacy.
• Good verbal communication and strong teamwork skills.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to set proper and realistic priorities.
• Must satisfactorily complete a planned orientation program at Swedish Hospital
• Ability to interact effectively with others
• Ability to observe and report accurately
• Ability to handle specialized instrumentation and equipment
• Ability to handle confidentiality appropriately
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Surgical Technician

Qualifications: BS in Medical Technology with 4 years of Experience

• Able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products
• Able to perform duties in a stressful and high-paced environment without physical limitations.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Able to perform and adapt to a fast-paced and busy environment
• Ability to work in the following environments including patient care unit areas (nursing unit, outpatient clinic), exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues, exposure to harmful chemicals, and radiation.
• Ability to use a computer or keyboard continuously on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
• Organizational skills and basic knowledge of office operations.
• Knowledge of the role of a patient care associate and the relationship with other nursing team members.
• Understanding of the related behaviors, needs and comfort appropriate to the age (including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of the patient served in order to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Ability to demonstrates well-developed interpersonal communication skills necessary to establish and maintain positive therapeutic/working relationships with all internal and external unit customers
• Understanding of clean, sterile and dirty consistent with patient care environment guidelines.

Qualifications: BA in Biomedical Science with 6 years of Experience