Endoscopy Technician - WC

CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY•WEST COLUMBIA, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for ensuring instruments work properly, following aseptic techniques, and maintaining the availability of instruments and supplies. This role involves the correct use, care, and cleaning of instruments, supplies, and equipment, including high-level disinfection. The technician will assist physicians in the procedure room, address patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, and provide comfort and reassurance while maintaining patient privacy and dignity. Responsibilities also include explaining procedures to patients, ensuring continuity of care through communication and documentation, performing competently in emergency situations, and potentially checking in patients if the receptionist is absent. The role requires maintaining accurate records for reprocessing equipment, participating in quality assurance projects, and adhering to regulatory and safety compliance standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification
Good communication skills
CPR certification
Strong ethical and moral character references
Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems
Communicate clearly and proficiently
Ability to multi-task
Ability to stand for long periods and ability to walk
Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities
Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities
Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills

Responsibilities

Inspects and confirms that instruments work properly.
Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed procedure room procedures.
Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays.
Correctly uses, cares for, and cleans instruments, supplies, and equipment, using high-level disinfectants per policy and according to Manufacturer’s Instructions.
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety.
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.
Assists the physician in the procedure room according to established guidelines.
Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting.
Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and communicates with all members of the medical team.
Provides comfort, reassurance to patient and maintains patient’s privacy and dignity.
Explains procedures and care to the patient.
Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordingly.
Performs with competence in emergency situations.
Ability to check in patients if receptionist is absent.
Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure.
Maintains up to date/accurate records for reprocessing equipment per regulatory guidelines.
Participates in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention Committee projects.