Endoscopy Technician

Emory•Atlanta, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician assists gastroenterologists during a range of endoscopic and related procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, biopsies, motility studies, and other procedures. The role supports specimen collection and may provide patient monitoring and care activities such as starting or discontinuing IV fluids, administering enemas or oxygen, operating monitoring equipment, passing nasogastric tubes, and assisting with CPR. The technician monitors vital signs during procedures and recovery and notifies the physician of abnormalities or significant changes. The technician explains procedures to patients using verbal explanations and educational materials, ensures signed consent forms are obtained, and refers patient questions to a physician or nurse. The role also coordinates patient transport, operates specialized endoscopy and related equipment, stocks and maintains procedure rooms, and completes accurate records and documentation. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

One year of experience as a Gastrointestinal Laboratory Technician, or current licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN), or four years of Gastrointestinal Laboratory Instrument Technician experience, or three years of Nursing Technician II experience.

Responsibilities

Assist gastroenterologists with endoscopic and related procedures.
Assist with collection of biopsy, cytology, fecal, viral culture, duodenal aspirate, and other specimens.
Perform or assist with patient care activities such as starting or discontinuing IV fluids, administering enemas and oxygen, operating EKG and monitoring equipment, passing nasogastric tubes, and assisting with CPR.
Monitor vital signs during endoscopy and recovery procedures and report abnormalities or significant changes to the physician.
Teach patients about procedures using verbal explanations, pamphlets, and audiovisual aids; request physician or nurse assistance to answer patient questions.
Verify that a properly signed consent form is obtained before procedures.
Coordinate patient pick-up and discharge with transporters and, when required, transport inpatients and outpatients to and from the GID Lab by wheelchair or stretcher.
Operate specialized equipment, including endoscopes, light sources, GID accessory equipment, cautery and photocoagulation equipment, monitoring equipment, peritoneoscopy equipment, and motility machines.
Stock procedure rooms and maintain clean, dust-free work areas.
Maintain accurate records of procedure charges, data sheets, specimen and laboratory slips, medicines administered, adverse reactions, equipment sent for repair, and other required documentation.
Perform other related duties as required.