Endoscopy Technician

Responsibilities

• Takes and records temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and responses to standardized medical history questions.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
• Performs specialty endoscopy skills.
• Compiles procedural supplies and properly documents on the billing sheet.
• Maintains patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment.
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested.
• Aids in patient education by providing educational material and general health information.
• Assists with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units.
• Answers telephones and forwards telephone messages.
• Works rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Assists with medical emergencies (respiratory and cardiac).

Requirements

• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to take 24 hour call, including weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency in specific clinic's specialty skills within six weeks of hire.
• Physical ability to withstand the physical demands of being on your feet for long periods, moving and lifting patients, and reaching for and handling equipment.
• Exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles, and other contaminants.

Qualifications

• One of the following certifications: EMT-Advanced, EMT-Basic, Paramedic, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Surgical Technician, or completion of a Medical Assisting program.
• One year of healthcare experience.
• One year of Endoscopy experience.