Endo Tech
About The Position
The Endoscopy Tech works under the general direction of a Registered Nurse and assists the Endoscopy team with procedures, endoscope reprocessing, and patient preparation. The role supports diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a specialized hospital unit that uses endoscopic technology to examine and treat conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and other internal structures. The unit aims to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a safe and efficient environment. The Endoscopy Tech prepares procedural areas with the required supplies and equipment using aseptic technique, and cleans and closes down rooms after procedures. The role also helps connect patients to monitoring devices, orients patients and significant others to the environment, assists physicians with scopes, accessories, and specimen collection, transports and positions patients, and coaches patients through procedures as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of patient care experience as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, surgical assistant, or in an equivalent position.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Applicants who are not already certified must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
Responsibilities
- Set up the procedural area with supplies and equipment required for the endoscopic procedure, following aseptic technique.
- Clean and close down the room after procedures, following aseptic technique.
- Assist with reprocessing endoscopes.
- Assist in preparing patients for endoscopy.
- Help connect patients to monitoring devices, including blood pressure, EKG, and oxygen saturation monitoring.
- Orient patients and their significant others to the environment, including the bathroom and waiting room.
- Assist physicians with scopes, accessories, and specimen collection during procedures.
- Assist with patient transport to and from the procedure room.
- Assist in positioning patients for specific procedures.
- Coach patients through procedures as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company-paid maternity and paternity leave
- Five days of paid time off available upon hire
- Bereavement leave, including for pets
- PTO sell-back program
- Compassionate leave sharing program (PTO donation)
- Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
