Endoscopy technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Endoscopy technician assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN and/or physicians in Endoscopy Department.
• The technician is responsible for assisting with the assessment of patient needs and following through with the designated plan of action.
• Additionally, the Endoscopy Tech is responsible for the care, handling, reprocessing and storage of endoscopy procedural equipment and with the safe and efficient turnover of the procedure rooms and assisting with other minor procedures within the unit, as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with clinical patient care related to ensuring optimal delivery of care under the direct supervision of licensed nurses and physicians designated by client, in accordance with state regulations.
• Sets up, maintains and protects the sterile field.
• Assists with the preparation, set up, assists provider, and performs cleanup post procedures of minor procedures as assigned.
• Ensures only necessary equipment remains in patient areas/hallway/storage room, and procedure rooms.
• Ensures full and correct preparation for all procedures (equipment and supplies).
• Complies with correct use of appropriate PPE (gowns, gloves, masks, eye shields).
• Gathers, checks, and opens all needed sterile and clean supplies for procedures.
• Participates in pre-procedure Time Out process.
• Follows correct room equipment cleaning processes post procedure.
• Stocks procedure room supplies per unit routine.
• Restocks department and procedure room equipment and supplies as needed.
• Orders department supplies as assigned in order to maintain adequate supply stock on hand.
• Checks for adequate linen supply daily.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment as needed and follows up with biomedical dept for assistance, utilizing correct process.
• Performs surgical counts in compliance with department policy.
• Assists with the development of department supply PAR levels.
• Assists the RN with the transfer of patients to the endoscopy procedure room and recovery area as assigned.
• Assists the RN with positioning of patients, using appropriate equipment, in the procedural room.
• Assists endoscopy staff as needed, within Product of practice.
• Disposes of all sharps appropriately.
• Performs correct specimen handling processes.
• Notifies charge nurse of issues or concerns.
• Adheres to appropriate infection prevention practices.
• Performs and maintains correct hand hygiene practices.
• Adheres to correct surgical attire requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education & Certification:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. required.
• Certification as an Endoscopy Technician from the GI/Endoscopy SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of experience as a GI Technician.
• Previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician (AT), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Perioperative Associate (POA), Sterile Processing Technician (SPD tech), GI Technician, Medical Assistant (MA), or Certified Nursing Aide (C.N.A.) in an acute care or surgical setting required.
• Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.