Endoscopy Tech

About the Job

General Summary of Position

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 log 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.

Minimal 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.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.