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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Endoscopy Technician, Ambulatory Surgery Center, UT Health Austin in Austin, Texas

Adheres to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, and dress code. Prepares the endoscopy unit adequately and ensures availability of necessary GI equipment and supplies. Cleans GI treatment rooms between procedures and prepares rooms for next case.Assists the physician with interventions as indicated (positioning, preparing specimens, GI tract tattooing, etc.). Validates and maintains event-related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records; inventory check sheet(s); and equipment monitoring. Assists with sterilization process in accordance with regulatory requirements.Adheres to organizational and departmental policies and procedures. May assist in departmental in-services and training. Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment. As designated, reprocesses flexible scopes. Identifies, inspects, and assembles all general and specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser and endoscopes instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.Collects, cleans, checks, distributes, and tracks patient care equipment. As designated, checks inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, and rotates stock appropriately. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to department supervisor. Complies with facility safety policies and procedures, including those for blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Takes prompt corrective actions when hazards are identified (reporting or removing, as appropriate).Attends required safety training, in-services, and unit meetings. Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills and actively supports and contributes teamwork in the workplace. Demonstrates responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.Performs other related duties as assigned.

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