Endoscopy Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, inventory and reorder of all GI related supplies and equipment.

Education:

• Completion of high school or GED.
• Prefer two years post high school education in related healthcare field, preferable in radiology, respiratory or nursing.

Certifications/ License:

• BLS certification.
• CST, SGNA, CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification.

Experience:

• Two years GI lab technician experience preferred, outpatient setting.
• Requires knowledge of safety standards to limit exposure to infectious disease and strong chemicals.
• In daily contact with body fluids of patients.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English; Spanish as a second language helpful.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Operates, cleans and maintains procedure equipment such as Endo Products, video and microprocessor instruments, biopsy forceps, stints, cautery, etc.
• Moves from one area to another within the hospital and/or clinic.
• Positions patients, lifts and moves equipment throughout hospital.
• Able to serve in limited nursing assistant role in Out Patient Procedure Clinic.