Endoscopy Technician - PRN

Atlas Healthcare Partners • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health Endoscopy Center - Patterson, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is a specialized outpatient facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dedicated exclusively to outpatient endoscopic procedures. The newly built center has five endoscopy rooms designed for efficiency, safety, and patient comfort.

The Endoscopy Technician assists with prescribed endoscopic procedures in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and protocols, supporting optimal care and treatment for patients. The role includes preparing cases and equipment, assisting during procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, and cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and storing scopes and reusable devices. The technician also helps maintain procedure rooms and carts, supports departmental clerical work as needed, and provides excellent service to patients and other customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
• BLS certification.
• Clinical knowledge normally associated with 1–2 years of previous experience in a health care setting.
• Effective organizational, communication, and human relations skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• Physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond to unexpected patient-care needs.
• Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision.
• Fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics when assisting patients with ambulation and transfers.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.

Nice To Haves

• Certification preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases and gather appropriate instruments and supplies; review procedural needs and ensure diagnostic and therapeutic devices are available.
• Assist with maintaining accurate information on preference cards.
• Assist with endoscopic procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, anticipating and preparing for changing needs.
• Apply aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures; dispose of sharps and trash.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and store scopes and reusable devices, and return unused supplies appropriately.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and assist with equipment setup and positioning patients and devices in procedure rooms.
• Assist with cleaning and stocking procedure rooms and carts.
• Support department operations by performing clerical duties as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
• Provide customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED