Endoscopy Tech

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under direct supervision of the provider, nursing leadership and /or a Registered Nurse (RN), performs a variety of nursing care functions within all aspects of Endoscopy.
• Will implement appropriate actions as assigned to provide support and comfort to the patient’s needs, observes the patient and communicates pertinent data to the RN .
• Performs technical patient care services under supervision of nursing leadership and a RN or the Charge RN.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians and RN with endoscopic procedures.
• Assists with pre/ intra / post endoscopic care of the patient including monitoring vital signs as necessary and as directed by the RN.
• Makes beds, cleans rooms, and serves as a runner for equipment during procedures and for transport of patients as necessary.
• Properly positions patient pre and intra procedure.
• Selects correct endo Product and performs quality control check pre-procedure to include air, water and white balancing.
• Enters patient and procedure information into endoscopy report writing software pre-procedure and intra procedure as necessary.
• Handles and manages procedure accessory equipment to include, but not limited to endoscopic forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, retrieval nets/ graspers, heater probes and specimen collection containers.
• Supports airway via head positioning and performs oropharyngeal suctioning.
• Provides abdominal pressure as guided by provider.
• Collects specimen and labels specimens with accuracy.
• Performs immediate post procedure endo Product pre-cleaning.
• Knows how to set up for, assemble / disassemble accessories for numerous technical procedures.
• Troubleshoots problems with endo Products and necessary support equipment including suction, CO2 pumps and water pumps.
• Assembles and disassembles endoscopic instruments, accessories and related equipment.
• Cleans and processes equipment after procedures, including testing for leaks and other troubleshooting.
• Performs high level disinfection of endo Products and accessories.
• Assists with other duties or projects as assigned.

Required Education:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Graduation from an Accredited (CAAHEP/ABHES) Medical Assistant Program.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program, or Completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training.

Experience:

• Advanced Endoscopy Experience Required.
• Must have hands-on experience assisting with ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) and EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) procedures.
• Experience with only EGD and colonoscopy is not sufficient.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• BLS.
• SGNA Certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Certification

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00