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Endotech/OR Second Scrub

Alice Peck Day Health System • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States • 2d ago

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.