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

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, the Endoscopy Tech assists with GI procedures and supports the GI team. Duties include setting up and taking down procedure rooms, reprocessing and sterilizing scopes and instruments, packaging supplies, maintaining inventory, collecting specimens, and assisting physicians and nursing staff as directed. The role provides direct patient care during and after procedures, maintains the sterile field as applicable, and may assist with patient care in preoperative and post-anesthesia care areas as needed. The position also includes documenting disinfection solutions and endoscope processing cycles, communicating equipment and supply needs, observing universal precautions, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. The Endoscopy Tech participates in teaching new employees and students in collaboration with the nurse manager or educator. The role is based at South Hospital in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and is listed for first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Current CPR certification required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Basic knowledge of email and data entry into the medical record.
Ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and follow safety standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist healthcare practitioners during 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 a clean, organized work area.
Communicate with staff and management about instrumentation, supplies, and other unit activities.
Collect and transport specimens to the laboratory.
Maintain separation of sterile, contaminated, and clean articles.
Participate in peri-operative teaching for new employees and nursing and technician students in collaboration with the nurse manager or educator.
Float to assist with patient care in preoperative and post-anesthesia care areas as needed.
Maintain confidentiality, follow safety standards, collaborate with team members, and provide effective customer service.