Endoscope Tech (TEMP)

Northwell Health

10d

About The Position

Prepares and handles supplies, instruments, and equipment for sterile and non-sterile functions. Primarily serves as the scrub member of the surgical team under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of endoscopy supplies, equipment, and instruments, normally acquired by completing a Surgical Technology Program.
Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology.
Excellent communication skills to understand directions and provide information.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing procedure rooms by assembling and checking the function of equipment, supplies, instruments, and special items.
Assist the RN in preparing patients to ensure comfort and safety, allay fears, and provide reassurance.
Set up instruments and supplies for assigned procedures.
Pass required instruments to the physician during procedures.
Identify intra-procedure medications and dosages with the RN, and label solutions and drugs.
Collaborate with the physician and RN on proper specimen identification and care.
Clean procedure suites between cases, including disposing of contaminated waste and terminally cleaning and checking the function of instruments.
Operate Steris.
Replenish special supplies as needed.
Care for special instruments and equipment.
Return unused supplies to their proper place.
Bring specimens to the laboratory.
Perform related duties as required.