Endoscopy Technician
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 position supports case preparation and procedures, maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions, and handles cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and storage of scopes and reusable devices. It also assists with equipment setup, procedure-room and cart readiness, and clerical duties as needed. The role performs work in accordance with applicable policies, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards, while providing an excellent customer 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.
Nice To Haves
- Certification preferred.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for cases by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies, reviewing procedural needs, and ensuring the correct diagnostic and therapeutic devices are available.
- Assist with maintaining accurate information on preference cards.
- Assist in performing endoscopic procedures according to departmental policies and procedures, anticipating and preparing for changing 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 equipment and positioning devices and patients in procedure rooms.
- Assist with cleaning and stocking procedure rooms and carts.
- Support department operations by assisting with clerical duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned and follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
- Provide customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
