Endoscopy Tech - Full-Time - 72 hrs/pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Endoscopy Technician assists Endoscopy and Surgical Services staff in supporting high-quality patient care. The role includes learning the coordination, handling, and disinfection of endoscopes; providing basic patient care, including transporting, lifting, and moving patients; and maintaining departmental supplies. The technician assists with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures, as well as pulmonary procedures. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The Endoscopy Technician prepares patients and procedure rooms, assists the RN or physician during procedures, handles specimens, and ensures equipment and supplies are ready and properly maintained. The role also includes cleaning and disinfecting scopes and accessories using appropriate techniques and equipment, keeping required logs, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting scope inventory and repair. The position requires collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members, along with adherence to safety, infection-control, customer-service, and compliance standards. This is a full-time position at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. The schedule is variable, with 36 scheduled hours per week. Required call coverage is one weeknight per week and one weekend every five weeks; extended hours may be needed during weeknights and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree required.
GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification required within one year of hire.
BLS for healthcare provider certification required.
One weeknight of call per week and one weekend of call every five weeks required.
Excellent understanding of basic aseptic technique and high-level disinfection, including prevention of infection or contamination of equipment and supplies.
Basic understanding of care for equipment and supplies.
General understanding of human anatomy, especially the digestive tract and respiratory system.
General working knowledge of computers and department-specific software.
Familiarity with hospital department locations and general hospital regulations and policies.
Ability to use appropriate, professional phone, electronic, and other communication etiquette.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make quick decisions under pressure, prioritize, and handle multiple projects or situations.
Ability to work extended hours if needed during weeknights and weekends.
Ability to perform work involving mental and visual fatigue and frequent, significant uncontrollable deadlines.
Ability to operate and give full attention to a personal computer or CRT for up to 40 percent of work time.
Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling.
Ability to use proper body positioning and mechanics, patient transfer or lifting devices, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment when necessary.

Responsibilities

Recognize the physician and RN as the people in charge of the patient and report observations or concerns significant to patient care.
Assist the RN or physician with patient care during Endoscopy procedures, including diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures.
Assist with endoscopic procedures and interventions, including dilation, biopsy, polypectomy, BARYX procedures, coagulation, injection, mucosal resection, ERCP-related procedures, gallstone removal, and stent placement as directed.
Assist with pulmonary diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures, including bronchial lavage, navigational bronchoscopy, and endoscopic bronchial ultrasound.
Collect and handle specimens and label them according to hospital policy.
Handle endoscopes of various types and sizes, and connect equipment such as endoscopes, water bottles, and suction as directed.
Position, drape, and prepare patients for endoscopic procedures; explain and instruct patients and help ease fears and apprehension.
Set up and turn over rooms; clean rooms, dispose of trash and soiled linen, return unused supplies, and prepare rooms for the next procedure.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
Check department and procedure-room equipment and ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are ready and available for patient care.
Troubleshoot equipment and endoscope problems and assist with scope inventory and repair coordination.
Clean and disinfect scopes, accessories, and equipment using appropriate high-level disinfection techniques, equipment, solutions, and manufacturer recommendations.
Demonstrate competency in operating the endoscope washer/disinfector.
Maintain logs for the endoscope washer/disinfector, scope inventory and repair, and refrigerators.
Restock supplies and maintain adequate inventory of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Attend in-services on equipment and procedures and actively participate in intradepartmental meetings.
Follow established policies and procedures and maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, ethics, and other policies.
Maintain a safe workplace, report or correct hazards, use safe body mechanics and work practices, and use personal protective equipment when necessary.
Provide outstanding customer service consistent with the organization’s mission, values, and customer service standards.
Perform related duties as assigned.