Endoscopy Technician I

Renown Health•Reno, NV

About The Position

Provides patient care of a diagnostic and therapeutic technical nature by performing endoscopy procedures that support the physician, R.N., and Endoscopy Team in providing optimal patient care. Responsible for supplies and the care of instrumentation before, during, and after procedures. This is a beginner-level technician role in the endoscopy unit. The technician is trained in general GI procedures and endoscope reprocessing, and works independently in colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedures. The role requires knowledge of basic GI procedures and the ability to assist nurses and physicians during procedures and with other unit tasks. The technician prepares procedure rooms and sterile fields, gathers instruments and supplies, and serves as a procedure assistant. Additional duties include transporting patients and equipment, maintaining supplies, and caring for endoscopes and accessories. The position collaborates with the endoscopy team and requires a solid understanding of infection control in the GI setting. This position provides patient care.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
Current CPR certification meeting AHA standards upon hire.
Complete the Endoscopy Technician Skills & Equipment Checklist within six months of hire.
Complete the SGNA Associates Program Certification within six months of hire.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Ability to use a computer for online learning, job-specific competencies, forms, policies, and benefits enrollment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in endoscopy or a clinical setting, such as a GI clinic, sterile processing department, or operating room.
Documentation of an Anatomy/Physiology class and a microbiology class from an accredited institution.
Basic computer skills from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians, nurses, and the Endoscopy Team during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
Manage supplies and care for instrumentation before, during, and after procedures.
Prepare procedure rooms and sterile fields to support a safe patient care environment.
Gather required instruments and supplies and serve as an endoscopy procedure assistant.
Transport patients and equipment.
Stock and maintain supplies.
Care for and maintain endoscopes and their accessories.
Support the daily functions of the endoscopy unit.
Collaborate with members of the endoscopy team and follow infection-control practices in the GI setting.
Complete online learning requirements and access online forms, policies, and benefits enrollment information.