The technician assists in preparing patients and the endoscopy suite, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are ready for procedures. They support the physician during the endoscopy, handle patient specimens according to policy, and report any changes in patient condition to nursing staff and physicians.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED and have at least one year of experience as an Endoscopy Technician, specifically including reprocessing flexible endoscopes. Essential abilities include effective communication, physical stamina for standing and lifting, basic mathematical skills, and successful completion of a Basic Life Support provider program.
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Job description
Responsibilities
Assists in preparing patients for their procedure
Works with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Assists physician during endoscopy procedure
Collects and handles patient specimens per policy. Assists the RN in accurately documenting and handling specimens.
Reports observed changes in patient condition to nurses and physicians
Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure
Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for instruments and/or equipment
Appropriately cleans endoscopy suite between cases following centers policy and procedures
Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct
Complies with center policies and procedures
Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, and compassionate.
Provides a safe environment for the patient
Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
Assists in ensuring accurate documentation for procedure records and logs.
Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite
Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required
Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required
Position Qualifications
Highschool diploma or GED
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer’s instructions or instructions for use. Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with Physicians managers, employees, patients, vendors, and the general public.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift, push or pull objects or patients.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details
1 year experience working as an Endoscopy Technician, including experience reprocessing flexible endoscopes
Successful completion of Basic Life Support provider program
Hourly Pay Rate Based Upon Experience/ Qualifications.
$21-$27/ Hour
Employees eligible to enroll in benefits after 30 days of employment including
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans
401k Plan through Fidelity
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary- Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Services
Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
