Endoscopy Tech
About The Position
The Endoscopy Technician assists physicians with flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures and helps ensure patients receive excellent care. The role involves preparing equipment and supplies, maintaining sterilized instruments and adequate inventory, and recognizing and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. The technician explains procedures and expected sensations to patients, provides instructions and emotional and physical support, and responds to patients’ age-specific and individual care needs. The role also includes maintaining a clean, safe care environment; following infection control procedures; and correctly collecting, preparing, and labeling specimens and pathology slips.
Requirements
- At least six months of experience in some aspect of healthcare involving patient contact.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a patient-focused approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with flexible sigmoidoscopies according to current policies.
- Set up appropriate equipment and ensure necessary supplies are available for procedures.
- Maintain adequate supplies in procedure rooms, utility rooms, and office areas.
- Ensure instrument trays and other supplies are sterilized and in stock.
- Troubleshoot equipment and recognize malfunctions.
- Explain procedures and expected sensations to patients, and provide instructions to support cooperation and minimize discomfort.
- Assess and observe age-specific developmental, physiologic, and individual care needs.
- Provide emotional and physical support to patients during procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient-care environment and follow infection control procedures.
- Collect, prepare, and correctly label specimens during flexible sigmoidoscopy.
- Prepare pathology slips according to current protocols.
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