Endoscopy Tech - Endoscopy - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Day Shift - Part Time
About The Position
The Endoscopy Tech performs direct patient care activities and assists with endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and attending gastroenterologist. The role also supports patient data management through transcription, order entry, and documentation, and helps ensure effective use of equipment, supplies, and other department resources. The position maintains and disinfects endoscopes and washers according to SGNA guidelines and Sharp policies, documents quality-control activities, supports room readiness and patient transfers, assists during procedures, and handles specimens. The Endoscopy Tech also participates in departmental education and skills development and helps orient and teach staff on equipment maintenance and processing. This is a part-time position with variable shift start and end times, an eight-hour shift requirement, weekend work as needed, and required on-call availability. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.
- Complete the GI Technical Specialist (GTS) program within 90 days of hire; program completion is tracked and maintained by the department.
Nice To Haves
- One year of endoscopy lab experience.
- One year of nursing assistance experience in an acute care or geriatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform direct patient care activities under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assist the gastroenterologist during endoscopic procedures.
- Perform high-level disinfection of endoscopes and washers according to SGNA guidelines and Sharp policies and procedures.
- Maintain quality log book documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Complete duties within required time frames; maintain equipment and supplies; assist with ordering supplies; restock rooms; assist with patient transfers; and support efficient room turnaround.
- Obtain tissue specimens, brushings, and washings under the direct supervision of the attending gastroenterologist and registered nurse.
- Communicate and verify specimen labeling with the registered nurse and gastroenterologist; document specimens in the log book before transporting them to the laboratory.
- Participate in endoscopy department skills days and departmental in-services.
- Teach new staff correct maintenance and processing of endoscopy equipment and orient staff to the endoscopy technician role.
- Keep knowledge current through educational opportunities and updates to SGNA standards of practice.
- Support patient data management through transcription, order entry, and documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
