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 the Endoscopy Unit, a specialized hospital department 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 technician prepares procedural areas according to the needs of each endoscopic procedure, following aseptic technique, and cleans and closes down rooms after procedures. The role also includes preparing and orienting patients, assisting with monitoring and positioning, supporting physicians during procedures, collecting specimens, coaching patients as needed, and helping transport patients to and from procedure rooms.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of patient care experience as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, surgical assistant, or in another equivalent position.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; applicants who are not already certified must obtain it within 30 days of their hire date.
Responsibilities
- Set up procedural areas with supplies and equipment based on the requirements of the endoscopic procedure, following aseptic technique.
- Clean and close down procedure rooms after procedures, following aseptic technique.
- Assist in preparing patients for endoscopy.
- Assist with connecting patients to monitoring devices, including blood pressure, EKG, and oxygen saturation (SaO2) monitoring.
- Orient patients and their significant others to the environment, including the bathroom and waiting room.
- Assist physicians with scopes and accessories and with 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.
- Assist the Endoscopy team with reprocessing endoscopes.
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
