Endoscopy Tech

UVA Health•Gainesville, VA

About The Position

An Endoscopy Technologist, under the direction of physicians and registered nurses, assists with patient care and related services for adult and pediatric patients. The role supports the patient throughout the endoscopy experience, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care. The technologist organizes and assembles supplies and equipment, assists physicians during procedures, and performs specimen collection, labeling, and transportation. The position also assists with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment, as well as high-level disinfection of endoscopes and equipment. The technologist must understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and may stand for long periods and occasionally wear a lead apron. The role requires the ability to modify care based on each patient’s age-specific needs and to interpret information relevant to those needs. The technologist provides and documents patient assistance under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, obtains and documents vital signs as prescribed, administers medication as prescribed by a physician, and adheres to safety measures and applicable department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned. This position requires constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping, along with communicative, auditory, visual, and legible-writing skills and attention to detail. The ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds is required; safe handling equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. Safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention, and on-call responsibilities may be assigned as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Endoscopy Technician Certification required within one year of hire.
Registered Medication Aid licensure in the applicable state required.
Knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient age and interpret information to identify age-specific care requirements.
Ability to assist with care of adult and pediatric patients.
Ability to perform tasks requiring dexterity, coordination, strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Ability to stand constantly, walk frequently, and bend or stoop frequently.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds; use safe handling equipment for any weight over 35 pounds.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care throughout the pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.
Organize and assemble supplies and equipment for endoscopy suites or operating rooms.
Assist the physician during endoscopy 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 medication as prescribed by the physician in an appropriate and timely manner.
Follow sterile and non-sterile techniques, safety measures, and applicable department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.
Communicate professionally with interdisciplinary team members, patients, providers, and healthcare staff at all levels.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and resolve conflicts independently as appropriate.
Modify care according to patients’ age-specific needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.