Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
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Position Summary:
The Endoscopy Technician works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. With limited latitude for
independent decisions within the bounds of delegated authority, performs a variety of duties involving
departmental work load. The Endoscopy Technician’s primary responsibility is focused on decontamination,
cleaning, processing, high level disinfection and or terminal sterilization of flexible endoscopes and ancillary
equipment following established infection control practices. The Endoscopy Technician must be
conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally
within the department and other departments within the institution, as well as outside sources with which they
may have dealings. Must be able to accept new ideas and learn new position duties.
Essential Duties:
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of Custom Ultrasonic System 83 pre-processing sink and
washer-disinfector, the Steris I system, and flexible endoscopes and tower
• Loads, operates and cleans pre-processing sink, washer-disinfector, and Steris I
• Inspects and ensures proper operation of all equipment related to cleaning and processing of flexible
endoscopes
• Maintains appropriate biological and chemical control tests, as required by the department, and
documents results accurately in the appropriate log.
• Uses knowledge of cleaning and high-level disinfection principles to correctly clean and process
equipment
• Inspects instruments for proper functioning and completeness and reports any malfunctioning or loss
of equipment to the department manager
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• After appropriate documented training, will assist in room set up, turnover, and cleaning, and
restocking of supplies
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding handling and care of endoscopes and ancillary equipment. Able
to set up and care for equipment with minimal assistance/ supervision.
• Processes all contaminated equipment and instruments that require sterilization by the SPD department
• Demonstrates and knowledge of infection control and understanding of standard precautions.
• Actively supports and strictly adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the departmental
manuals.
• Completes repair labels on inoperable equipment for Bio-Medical engineering.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.
• Stores all equipment and supplies appropriately within the department.
• Monitors and promotes a safe environment during care and maintenance of instruments and
equipment.
• Performs general cleaning of department surfaces, racks, shelves, cabinets and storage areas.
• Cleans shelves in all work areas in order to keep area in neat and orderly condition.
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of storage and rotation of sterile supplies. Assist with the
ordering, restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Maintains good relationship with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital personnel
• Available for assignment to additional duties within scope of training.
• Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, may be requested to assist with patient
positioning during a procedure
• Assist with restocking of linen carts, blanket warmers, and nourishments on a daily basis or as needed.
• Will assist with the transport of equipment to other departments
• Assist with the delivery of specimens to the lab
Education and Experience:
• High school graduate or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of all general/basic instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of the principles of infection control and sterilization.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.
CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
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