Endoscopy Technician

AMSURG•Troy, MI

11d

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician supports physicians and the healthcare team in preparing for and assisting with endoscopy procedures. The role includes preparing patients and the endoscopy suite, handling specimens and related documentation, observing and reporting changes in patient condition, and restocking supplies. The technician also helps maintain inventory and ensures instruments, equipment, supplies, and the suite are cleaned, disinfected, or sterilized in accordance with manufacturer instructions and center policies. The position requires adherence to safety, infection-control, documentation, conduct, and patient-care standards, along with regular attendance and participation in required education.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing patients for designated procedures as requested by the physician.
Assist the physician during endoscopy procedures.
Handle patient specimens according to policy.
Complete laboratory slips and culture/pathology slips accurately when requested.
Report observed changes in patient condition to the Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse, if applicable.
Restock supplies after procedures as appropriate for the next procedure or the end of the day.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to the needs of the patient, physician, and procedure, including assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Collaborate with the endoscopy team to ensure high-level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure.
Follow manufacturer instructions for use when cleaning, performing high-level disinfection, or sterilizing instruments and equipment.
Clean the endoscopy suite between cases and perform daily terminal cleaning according to manufacturer instructions and center policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.
Participate proactively in QAPI and safety programs.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and center policies and procedures.
Provide a caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant approach.
Provide a safe environment for patients and communicate safety concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
Document legibly when necessary in the performance of the job.
Promote patient and physician satisfaction.
Use appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes for the endoscopy suite.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and observe universal precautions.
Refer situations beyond the position's ability or function to the appropriate person.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Attend all required education.