OR Technologist- Endo - Full time @ HUP

Responsibilities:

• Performs as an assistant to the attending physician and anesthesia provider, under the direction of the attending physician.
• Remains caring and attentive to each patient, demonstrating patient-centered care.
• Within the context of Relationship Based Care, establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with other health team members.
• Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique in clinical practice. Instrument decontamination at point of use, disinfects and ensures proper functioning of flexible endoscopes and surgical instruments.
• Wears recommended PPE and complies with other infection control requirements. Practices proper hand hygiene according the CDC guidelines.
• Prepares the assigned operating or procedure room, cleans the assigned room before procedures, in-between and after each patient encounter, and ensures ongoing availability of equipment and supplies according to the needs of the planned procedure.
• Documents appropriate patient information for the electronic record.
• Maintains required daily logs.
• Appropriately handles and labels all tissues / specimens using established guidelines.
• Notifies supervisor of any defect /damage in equipment, and prepares equipment which needs to be sent in for repair.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
• Makes professional use of downtime to enhance and improve the patient experience.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 1-3 years of GI or Operating room experience Possess two years of continuous recent surgical technologist experience. Graduate of a Accredited Surgical Technology School Graduate of a Surgical Technologist training program or practical nurse program. Should have no performance management issues within the last year.