Endoscopy Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Endoscopy Technician I, under general supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists with technical procedures, patient care services, and other assigned duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains equipment safely according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists physicians and clinical staff during procedures requiring aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Transports carts throughout the facility as needed.
• Prepares patients for exams or procedures and assists the physician.
• Observes patients, recognizes changes in condition, and seeks appropriate assistance promptly.
• Cleans procedure rooms before and after cases; transports soiled equipment to the decontamination room.
• Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and supplies; places general and special supply orders in a timely manner.
• Sets up procedure rooms, ensuring all required equipment and supplies are available and in working order.
• Restocks supplies in assigned rooms at the end of each shift.
• Performs quality checks on equipment, ensures repairs if needed, and cleans/disinfects specialty equipment per policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to see and hear with or without correction.
• Takes responsibility for participating in performance improvement activities.
• Attends 100% of required in-service education.
• Attends at least 50% of staff meetings (if unable to attend, responsible for reviewing content).