Endoscopy Tech

UVA Health•Gainesville, VA

17d

About The Position

An Endoscopy Technologist assists with patient care and related services under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. The role supports adult and pediatric patients throughout the endoscopy experience, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care. The technologist organizes supplies and equipment in endoscopy suites and operating rooms; assembles equipment and supplies; assists physicians during procedures; and collects, labels, and transports specimens. The role also supports room turnaround by cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment, including high-level disinfection of endoscopes and equipment. The technologist must understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and may stand for long periods, occasionally wearing a lead apron. The position provides and documents patient assistance under licensed clinical supervision, obtains and documents vital signs as prescribed, administers medications as prescribed by the physician, and follows safety measures and applicable department, hospital, and regulatory policies. The technologist communicates professionally with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary team members and may be assigned additional duties. The role may require use of infection-prevention safety equipment, on-call responsibilities, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Registered Medication Aid licensure in the applicable state required.
Endoscopy Technician Certification required within one year of hire.
Knowledge and skills to modify care according to patients’ ages and interpret information to identify age-specific care requirements.
Ability to perform tasks requiring dexterity, coordination, strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Ability to stand constantly, walk frequently, and bend or stoop frequently.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of endoscopy experience preferred.
Endoscopy Technician Certification preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care before, during, and after endoscopy procedures under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.
Organize and assemble supplies and equipment for endoscopy procedures.
Assist the physician during procedures.
Collect, label, and transport specimens.
Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment and performing high-level disinfection of endoscopes and equipment.
Provide and document patient assistance under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
Obtain and document vital signs as prescribed.
Administer medications as prescribed by the physician in an appropriate and timely manner.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, providers, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Follow sterile and non-sterile techniques, safety measures, and applicable department, hospital, and regulatory policies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.