Endoscopy Technician II

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician II performs delegated patient-care activities and supports the care team in the GI procedure-room setting. Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, the technician assists with direct patient care during procedures and provides physicians with equipment needed for colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and other ancillary procedures in Mayo Clinic endoscopy procedural areas.

The role includes patient-care duties outside the procedure room, including in recovery rooms and endoscope reprocessing rooms. At sites with an Endoscopy Technician I position, the technician is also responsible for maintaining competency in current endoscope reprocessing and high-level disinfection. The technician works in a dynamic environment where daily assignments may change at short notice. Patient care and teamwork are priorities. The role requires independent functioning, equipment troubleshooting in the procedural area, and adherence to established procedure guidelines. Commitment to Endoscopy is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least one year of Endoscopy Technician I experience, or two years of direct patient-care experience, or one year of central service/sterile processing technician experience and six months of direct patient-care experience.
• Knowledge of or experience with electronic applications.
• Knowledge of surgical or central service functions, including high-level disinfection, and intravenous catheterization, phlebotomy, and/or GI endoscopy equipment and procedures.
• Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Phlebotomy Technician program, or equivalent health-care experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and multitask.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Experience performing multiple tasks within a work shift.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet work-unit demands.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire, with competency maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care during procedures under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Assist physicians with equipment used for colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and other ancillary procedures.
• Perform patient-care duties in recovery rooms and endoscope reprocessing rooms.
• At applicable sites, maintain competency in current endoscope reprocessing and high-level disinfection.
• Troubleshoot equipment in the procedural area and follow established procedure guidelines.
• Adapt to changes in daily assignments and work demands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED