Endo Technician

NewCo GI•Cumming, GA

About The Position

Endo Technician is a member of the Endoscopy Team who assists the Physician, RN and Anesthetist with the preparation, intra-op procedure functions, and post-procedure cleaning. Assists in preparing the procedure room prior to the patient entering the room. Shares responsibility with Circulating RN Scribe for procedure equipment acquirement. Makes sure scope is hooked up and functioning adequately. Presents the scope and accessories to the physician as needed. Assists with Specimen Collection: Obtaining, Labeling, Transporting and Verifying. Transports used Scopes to the Processing Room. Cleans Rooms between cases with correct Aseptic Technique. Cross train as a Scope Washer. Transport patients if needed. Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Physician, and or Administrator. Ability to work at other locations and overtime as needed Must be open to cross training and learning other areas as needed

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Technical school training and certification as a “surgical technician”
Six months of on-the-job training and experience in a hospital or outpatient surgery endoscopy room suite
BLS certified
Communicates effectively with patients, family members, staff and physicians
Must possess compassion and empathy with patients
Must have the ability to perform duties with little to no supervision
Must have the ability to follow direction from Nurse Manager, Physician or Administrator
The ability to follow Physician’s orders with relative ease and proficiency
Must present professionally, be cooperative and pleasant along with good people skills
Works well with others

Responsibilities

Assists the Physician, RN and Anesthetist with the preparation, intra-op procedure functions, and post-procedure cleaning.
Prepares the procedure room prior to the patient entering the room.
Shares responsibility with Circulating RN Scribe for procedure equipment acquirement.
Ensures scope is hooked up and functioning adequately.
Presents the scope and accessories to the physician as needed.
Assists with Specimen Collection: Obtaining, Labeling, Transporting and Verifying.
Transports used Scopes to the Processing Room.
Cleans Rooms between cases with correct Aseptic Technique.
Cross trains as a Scope Washer.
Transports patients if needed.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Physician, and or Administrator.
Works at other locations and overtime as needed.
Is open to cross training and learning other areas as needed.