Endoscopy Technician Full time

Tufts Medicine•Melrose, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician assists with endoscopic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains endoscopy equipment and supplies. The role includes preparing procedure rooms, assisting during procedures, supporting patient monitoring and specimen handling, and following infection-control and hospital procedures. This is an entry-level clinical technologist role involving routine work under close supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification required.
Demonstrated detailed knowledge of different types of scopes and their use.
Knowledge of aseptic technique.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work with detailed and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

One year of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

Reprocess endoscopes according to infection-control and hospital guidelines.
Ensure equipment is in working order and report equipment problems to the Clinical Leader.
Document equipment and supply cleaning and testing accurately.
Clean endoscopy procedure rooms after use, prepare them for the next procedure, and turn them over promptly.
Operate and handle equipment properly during endoscopic procedures.
Collect, handle, label, and transport specimens according to policy.
Assist during endoscopic procedures.
Escort patients into procedure rooms, obtain baseline vital signs, and connect patients to monitoring equipment.
Report unusual patient observations or reactions to the assigned nurse or charge nurse.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, isolation protocols, and cleaning patient-care devices and equipment.
Set up daily procedure rooms according to established endoscopy protocols and physician preferences.
Circulate throughout the unit to assist nurses and physicians as needed before, during, and after procedures.
Under RN review, obtain pre-procedure information, including height, weight, allergies, NPO status, and post-procedure ride contact and call-back number.
Restock endoscopy rooms and check and clean equipment daily.