Endoscopy Tech, South Hospital, Surgery, 7a-3:30p

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, the Endoscopy Tech assists during GI procedures and supports the GI team with room setup and teardown, scope reprocessing, instrument sterilization and packaging, inventory maintenance, specimen collection, and assistance to physicians and nursing staff as directed. The role provides direct patient care during and after procedures, maintains the sterile field when applicable, and may assist with patient care in preoperative and PACU areas as needed. The position also includes documenting disinfection solutions and endoscope processing cycles, communicating equipment and instrument repair needs, observing universal precautions, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and supporting peri-operative teaching for new employees and students. The employee is expected to uphold organizational values and safety standards, protect confidential information, communicate effectively, and collaborate with colleagues and the broader healthcare community.

Requirements

High school graduate.
CPR certification required.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Basic knowledge of email and data entry into the medical record.
Commitment to organizational values, professionalism, confidentiality, safety, and collaborative teamwork.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an operating room or Endoscopy suite preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist healthcare practitioners with GI procedures, including patient positioning and scope guidance.
Provide direct patient care during and after procedures.
Clean, sterilize, and reprocess scope equipment.
Assemble sterile supplies and equipment and assist with room setup and teardown.
Maintain inventory.
Handle pharmaceutical agents added to the field by physicians under the direction of the registered nurse.
Obtain and be responsible for information presented in staff meetings.
Document solutions used for disinfection and mechanized endoscope processing cycles.
Communicate incoming and outgoing messages to appropriate personnel and keep the Charge Nurse and unit staff informed about instruments and equipment sent for repair.
Observe universal precautions and maintain segregation of sterile, contaminated, and clean articles.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and communicate with staff and management about instrumentation, supplies, and unit activities.
Collect and transport specimens to the laboratory.
Participate in peri-operative teaching for new employees, nursing students, and technician students in collaboration with the nurse manager or educator.
Assist with patient care in preoperative and PACU areas as needed.
Maintain confidentiality, follow safety standards and guidelines, and provide effective customer service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and others.