Endoscopy Tech Checklist

COMMUNICATION/DOCUMENTATION *SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Interact with patients, visitors, and other members of the patient care team
Maintain medical records, receiving commendations for thoroughness and accuracy in the completion of reports and patient documentation
Document findings in flow sheets and report to registered nurse
Monitor and oversee the daily floor schedule to ensure a high level of patient care by providing adequate personnel
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patients' rights are protected
Provide individual care for each patient concerning their needs: schedule appointments, referrals, medical records
Collect pertinent information from patients, medical records, and charts
Maintained inventory of medical supplies

COMMUNICATION/DOCUMENTATION *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Interact with patients, visitors, and other members of the patient care team
Maintain medical records, receiving commendations for thoroughness and accuracy in the completion of reports and patient documentation
Document findings in flow sheets and report to registered nurse
Monitor and oversee the daily floor schedule to ensure a high level of patient care by providing adequate personnel
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patients' rights are protected
Provide individual care for each patient concerning their needs: schedule appointments, referrals, medical records
Collect pertinent information from patients, medical records, and charts
Maintained inventory of medical supplies

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/PATIENT CARE *SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Identify and report changes in patient status to registered nurse
Assist physicians and nursing staff before, during, and after endoscopy procedures
Assist with patient care duties, making sure rooms are adequately stocked and ready
Assist Endoscopy nurses with patient care; taking vital signs, transporting patients, positioning patients, and changing linen
Assist the Physician as well as the RN in pre-op, intra procedure, and post-op
Assist registered nurses with pre, intra, and post procedure care of patients and transport
Assist pediatric GI physicians with instruments and taking biopsies
Assist registered nurse with recovering patients
Prepare and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in all GI procedures, ICU, and Emergency
Prepare patients for GI tests, and assisted physicians as needed with GI procedures
Collect specimens from patients using forceps and snares under the supervision of a Doctor and registered nurses
Set up rooms, cleaned instruments, and maintained GI diagnostic equipment, ensuring equipment was sterilized between patients
Maintain proper care and handling of all endo and colon scopes for the department
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment, adheres to all patient care safety requirements
Demonstrate competence in ensuring patient safety including; medical error reporting, patient care planning, and prevention of infection
Monitor the cleaning and reprocessing of scopes in the ENDO Department
Perform a variety of technical tasks such as aseptic preparation of lines or equipment under supervision of a registered nurse

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/PATIENT CARE *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Identify and report changes in patient status to registered nurse
Assist physicians and nursing staff before, during, and after endoscopy procedures
Assist with patient care duties, making sure rooms are adequately stocked and ready
Assist Endoscopy nurses with patient care; taking vital signs, transporting patients, positioning patients, and changing linen
Assist the Physician as well as the RN in pre-op, intra procedure, and post-op
Assist registered nurses with pre, intra, and post procedure care of patients and transport
Assist pediatric GI physicians with instruments and taking biopsies
Assist registered nurse with recovering patients
Prepare and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in all GI procedures, ICU, and Emergency
Prepare patients for GI tests, and assisted physicians as needed with GI procedures
Collect specimens from patients using forceps and snares under the supervision of a Doctor and registered nurses
Set up rooms, cleaned instruments, and maintained GI diagnostic equipment, ensuring equipment was sterilized between patients
Maintain proper care and handling of all endo and colon scopes for the department
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment, adheres to all patient care safety requirements
Demonstrate competence in ensuring patient safety including; medical error reporting, patient care planning, and prevention of infection
Monitor the cleaning and reprocessing of scopes in the ENDO Department
Perform a variety of technical tasks such as aseptic preparation of lines or equipment under supervision of a registered nurse

ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES *SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Upper endoscopy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Capsule Endoscopy
Gastroscopy
Enteroscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Colonoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Placement
Bronchoscopy procedures with and without Fluro EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
Biopsies
Hot Biopsy
Polypectomies
Paracentesis
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal Dilations, specimen collection and other related duties

ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Upper endoscopy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Capsule Endoscopy
Gastroscopy
Enteroscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Colonoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Placement
Bronchoscopy procedures with and without Fluro EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
Biopsies
Hot Biopsy
Polypectomies
Paracentesis
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal Dilations, specimen collection and other related duties

INSTRUMENTS/TOOLS *SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Gastroscope
Duodenoscope
Enteroscope
Colonoscope
Flexible Sigmoidoscope
Rigid Sigmoidoscope
Ultrasound endoscope
Video capsule
Endoscopy snare
Band ligator
Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
Balloon dilator
Savary-Gilliard dilator
Heater probe
Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube
Menghini needle or Tru-Cut needle

INSTRUMENTS/TOOLS *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Gastroscope
Duodenoscope
Enteroscope
Colonoscope
Flexible Sigmoidoscope
Rigid Sigmoidoscope
Ultrasound endoscope
Video capsule
Endoscopy snare
Band ligator
Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
Balloon dilator
Savary-Gilliard dilator
Heater probe
Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube
Menghini needle or Tru-Cut needle

CLINICAL INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette
Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-Care Items and Devices
Environmental Infection Prevention and Control

CLINICAL INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette
Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-Care Items and Devices
Environmental Infection Prevention and Control

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Sorian

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Sorian

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)