Join our dynamic Gastroenterology (GI) Lab team as an Endoscopy Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality patient care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures. In this fast-paced environment, you will assist physicians and nursing staff with procedures, prepare and maintain specialized equipment, clean and disinfect endoscopes according to established standards, and help ensure a safe and efficient patient experience. Endoscopy Technicians are essential to the success of the procedural team, providing both technical expertise and operational support. Responsibilities commonly include assisting during procedures, managing scope reprocessing, maintaining supplies and equipment, and supporting patient care activities.
If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a collaborative healthcare setting, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team dedicated to advancing digestive health services while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.
Purpose:
Perform a variety of skills in the GI Lab procedural rooms that assist the team, under the direction of the Physician and the Registered Nurse. Assist the nursing staff by performing specific adolescent/adult/geriatric patient care and unit order activities. Manage the care and maintenance of all video and fiberoptic endoscopy and instruments used in the G.I. Laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Care for and maintain all endoscopic equipment utilized in the G.I. Laboratory. Ensure equipment is functioning properly before use. Demonstrates knowledge, operation, and troubleshooting of processors and equipment. Provides back up to Equipment Reprocessors as needed.
- Maintain supply inventory, rotate stock, and restock procedural rooms as needed. Re-order supplies or report to responsible party the need to re-order items. Return unused product or reusable equipment to proper storage place.
- Assist in the preparation/obtaining of specimens, proper labeling of, and logging of specimens. Deliver specimens to appropriate area as necessary.
- Consistently offers assistance to coworkers. Works cooperatively and promotes effective communication. Receptive and encourages feedback. Assume responsibility for own development. Attend/read relevant departmental in-service programs, actively participate in GI Lab staff meetings, participate in unit based performance improvement, perform secretarial functions as needed, and/or participate in self review as requested by department manager.
- Prepares the procedure room correctly with the appropriate endoscope, equipment, and instruments. Ensures equipment is functioning properly before use. Anticipates the needs of the physician and what may be needed for the case. Demonstrates competency in performance of skills.
High School Diploma or EquivalentPrevious employment or training as an Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech, or other medical specialty such as Central Service Technician preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 34
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