Endoscopy Tech

About the Job

Provide support to physicians and nurses while the procedure is underway, handle specimens collected, and sterilize equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and assists the Gastroenterology Specialist with the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of the Gastroenterology Specialist during procedure by having all instrumentation and supplies ready prior to use.
• Inspects and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to scheduled case, ensuring no delay in procedure.
• Assists in patient monitoring for tolerance of procedure and alerts physician and RN of any change in status.
• Assists with specimen retrieval and preparation in accordance with established protocols.
• Labels all medications on the field in accordance with established protocols.
• Participates in the process of universal time out during procedure.
• Assists team members promptly with room turn-over and clean up with minimal supervision.
• Assists with environmental services support such as linen management, trash removal, and cleaning of equipment.
• Assists with transport of equipment and supplies as appropriate.
• Assists with the transfer and positioning of patients as directed by GI Specialist, Licensed Anesthesia Care Provider, and/or RN on and off the OR table, stretcher, bed, etc.
• Used endoscopes are properly logged and labeled and returned to decontamination area as soon as procedure ends.
• Maintains stretcher and/or bed availability for patients in the operating room at all times.
• Saves all used supply wrappers for charge purposes.
• Reports to Director of the Operating Room, seeking additional responsibility when assignments are completed.
• Assists in restocking Operating Rooms throughout the workday and prior to the end of the shift in accordance with PAR levels.
• Reports malfunction of endoscopy equipment/instrumentation to Materials Coordinator immediately upon completion of a procedure.
• Tags and removes malfunctioning equipment in need of repair from use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in surgical technology preferred.

Experience: 1–2 years experience in an endoscopy environment with technical skills and knowledge necessary to function in the Operating Room environment with endoscopy equipment.

Licenses and Certifications: CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required. Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $19.55 – USD $34.25 /Hr.