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

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Methodist Hospital is hiring an Endoscopy Technician to support patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced procedural environment. Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the technician assists Endoscopy and Surgical Services staff in maintaining an environment conducive to high-quality care. The role includes learning endoscope coordination, handling, and disinfection; providing basic direct patient care, including transporting, lifting, and moving patients; and maintaining departmental supplies. The technician assists with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures, including ERCP, EUS/EBUS, treatment of GI bleeds, foreign-body removal, and stenting. The role also supports pulmonary procedures such as bronchial lavage, navigational bronchoscopy, and endoscopic bronchial ultrasound. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies appropriate to the patient population served. This is a general posting for Endoscopy Tech positions at Bronson Methodist Hospital. After applying, candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss their experience, interests, and scheduling preferences, and applications will be shared with appropriate hiring leaders. The position is full-time, 36 scheduled hours per week, with a variable shift. It requires one weeknight call per week and one weekend call every five weeks, and may require extended hours on weeknights or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree.
GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification required within one year of hire.
BLS for healthcare provider certification required.
One weeknight call per week and one weekend call every five weeks are required.
Excellent understanding of basic aseptic technique and high-level disinfection to avoid infection or equipment and supply contamination.
Basic understanding of equipment and supply care.
General understanding of human anatomy, particularly 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.
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 when needed during weeknights and weekends.
Ability to perform work involving frequent and significant deadlines and mental or visual fatigue; work may require full attention to a personal computer or CRT for up to 40 percent of the time.
Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or exert equivalent effort pushing, pulling, or handling objects.

Responsibilities

Recognize the Physician and Registered Nurse as the people in charge of the patient and communicate relevant observations and concerns about patient care.
Assist the RN or Physician with patient care during Endoscopy procedures.
Assist with endoscopic procedures and interventions, including dilation, biopsy, polypectomy, BARYX procedures, argon plasma coagulation, gold probe, injection, endoscopic mucosal resection, ERCP-related procedures, gallstone removal, duct dilation, and stent placement as directed.
Collect and handle specimens and label them according to hospital policy.
Understand cautery modalities and safety, including monopolar, bipolar, and argon plasma coagulation and their probes.
Demonstrate proper handling of different types and sizes of endoscopes, including gastrointestinal and bronchoscopic scopes.
Connect equipment, such as the endoscope, water bottle, and suction, as directed by the RN or Physician.
Position, drape, and prepare patients for procedures; provide comfort by explaining, instructing, and easing fears and apprehension.
Set up and turn over procedure rooms; clean rooms, dispose of trash and soiled linen, return unused supplies, and prepare rooms for subsequent procedures.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
Know the operation, care, cleaning, and storage of equipment and instruments, and attend equipment and procedure in-services.
Check department and procedure-room equipment before the start of the day and throughout the day; ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and ready for use.
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 using the endoscope washer/disinfector.
Maintain required logs for the washer/disinfector, scope inventory and repair, and refrigerators.
Restock supplies and maintain adequate inventory of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Comply with established policies and procedures and participate in intradepartmental meetings.
Provide outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson's mission, values, and customer service standards.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, ethical standards, and policies.
Maintain a safe workplace by keeping the work area free of hazards and correcting or reporting safety hazards.
Use proper body positioning and mechanics, safe work practices, patient transfer or lifting devices, and personal protective equipment as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.