Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician provides high-quality care to assigned patients in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role maintains collaborative relationships with nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff, and assists in caring for patients of all age groups in the Guthrie Cortland Endoscopy Suite and Operating Room. The technician cleans and maintains endoscopes and equipment and provides technical assistance to physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies. Continuing education, in-services, and self-study activities support ongoing knowledge and clinical skills. The position assists with patient care under a Registered Nurse’s direction, maintains patient safety and confidentiality, and reports observed changes in patients to the nurse. As assigned, the technician independently cares for and maintains endoscopes and related equipment, follows cleaning and disinfection standards, and keeps accurate equipment-use records. After appropriate education and training, the technician may assist physicians with procedures under direct supervision. The role includes an on-call requirement to support Gastroenterologists during off-hours emergencies.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Current BLS certification is preferred; if not held, it must be obtained within two months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Endoscopy experience.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide respectful, considerate, non-judgmental care and maintain patient confidentiality, prioritizing patient needs.
Assist with patient care under a Registered Nurse’s direction, including cleaning stretchers, helping patients dress and undress, offering post-procedure drinks, taking vital signs, and discontinuing IV catheters according to Endoscopy Center standards.
Prioritize patient safety, seek help when performing unfamiliar tasks, report observed changes in patients to the nurse, and recognize emergencies and initiate appropriate action.
As assigned, care for and maintain endoscopes; understand the basic anatomy of endoscopes used; inspect and troubleshoot equipment; and arrange repairs as needed.
Use endoscopy equipment, surgical supplies, and instruments according to manufacturers’ recommendations and department guidelines, and maintain accurate records of equipment used during procedures.
Preclean, gross clean, high-level disinfect, and sterilize equipment according to industry standards; use handwashing practices to prevent disease transmission and infection.
Work in the Endoscopy Center or hospital Suite as assigned and use downtime to assist other areas, including endoscope care, patient preparation and recovery, procedures, discharges, stocking supplies, stretcher disinfection and setup, and laundry tasks.
After proper education and training, assist physicians under direct supervision with procedures, including use of polypectomy snares, biopsy forceps, and other accessories; support or apply pressure to the patient’s abdomen as directed; and assist with ERCP procedures.
Provide on-call support to Gastroenterologists for off-hours emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.