Endoscopy Technician

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

5d•$24 - $29

About The Position

The Endoscopy Tech II assists physicians in routine and complex gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures. The role includes preparing and operating specialized endoscopy and monitoring equipment, assisting gastroenterologists during procedures and specimen collection, and supporting patient care before, during, and after procedures. The technician also orients and trains lower-level technicians, provides patient education, helps coordinate schedules and workflow with other hospital departments, and supports supply management, equipment maintenance, and documentation.

Requirements

Two years of Gastro-Intestinal Diagnostic Laboratory Technician experience.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry objects up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, sitting, and close eye work.

Responsibilities

Operate specialized equipment used in gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures, including endoscopes, light sources, accessory equipment, cautery and photocoagulation equipment, monitoring equipment, peritoneoscopy equipment, and motility machines.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment problems, monitor inventory, communicate low inventory, order supplies, and dispose of broken equipment properly.
Set up and assist gastroenterologists with procedures such as gastroscopy, dilatation, colonoscopy, electrocoagulation, flexible proctoscopy, anoscopy, peritoneoscopy, liver biopsy, sclerosis, motility studies, secretin studies, gastric analysis, small bowel endoscopy, and transesophageal cardiography.
Assist with collection of biopsy, cytology, fecal, viral culture, duodenal aspirate, and other specimens.
Operate EKG and other monitoring equipment; discontinue IV fluids; begin and assist with CPR; administer oxygen; monitor vital signs during endoscopy or recovery procedures; and notify the physician of abnormalities or significant changes.
Under nursing or physician supervision, draw up and administer medications.
Educate patients about procedures using verbal explanations, pamphlets, and audiovisual aids, and follow up with physicians or nurses to address patient questions.
Verify that a properly signed consent form has been obtained before procedures.
Coordinate patient transport and instruct transporters regarding patient pickup and discharge; transport inpatients and outpatients to and from the GID Lab by wheelchair or stretcher when required.
Maintain accurate records of procedure charges, data sheets, specimen and laboratory slips, medications administered, adverse reactions, equipment sent for repair, and other required documentation.
Coordinate patient scheduling with other hospital departments and suggest improvements to workflow.
Train new GID Lab employees and visiting personnel from other hospitals, and conduct in-service training for non-GID personnel as needed.
Work with the manager on a professional development plan, attend appropriate educational in-services, and participate in professional activities and organizations.