Endoscopy Technician (ASC) Part-Time

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician assists with prescribed endoscopic procedures in accordance with department and facility policies, procedures, and protocols, helping ensure optimal care and treatment for the patient population. The role supports procedure preparation and performance, maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions, and handles the cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and storage of scopes and reusable devices. The technician also helps maintain procedure rooms, carts, equipment, and supplies, and supports departmental operations with clerical duties as needed. All functions are performed according to established policies, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards, while providing customers with an excellent service experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
BLS certification.
Clinical knowledge normally associated with 1–2 years of previous experience in a health care setting.
Effective organizational, communication, and human relations skills.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond to unexpected patient care needs.
Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
Fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Ability to use proper body mechanics to assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds when required.
Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.

Nice To Haves

Certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare for cases by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies.
Assist with maintaining accurate information on preference cards.
Review cases for procedural needs and ensure the correct diagnostic and therapeutic devices are available.
Assist in performing endoscopic procedures according to departmental policies and procedures.
Anticipate and prepare for changing procedural needs.
Demonstrate aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
Dispose of sharps and trash appropriately.
Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and store scopes and reusable devices.
Return unused supplies appropriately.
Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and assist with setting up appropriate equipment.
Assist with positioning devices and patients in procedure rooms.
Assist with cleaning and stocking procedure rooms and carts.
Assist with clerical duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned and follow applicable policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards.