Endoscopy Technician (Endo Tech), Full-Time

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician (Endo Tech) position at Community Hospital/Procedure Center is a full-time role focused on supporting endoscopic procedures. The technician is responsible for preparing and sterilizing equipment, assisting physicians and nurses, ensuring equipment functionality, and managing specimens. This role also involves patient intake, monitoring vital signs, and participating in training sessions to maintain and refresh professional skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
One of the following required: Associates degree in Medical Assisting or Surgical Technology; or Certified Nurse Assistant certification; or Six (6) months of Endoscopy Technician experience.

Responsibilities

Sterilizes and prepares rooms and equipment, such as scopes, before and after procedures as directed.
Supports and assists physicians and registered nurses with procedures as directed.
Verifies proper equipment functioning and performs safety checks.
Maintains and/or repairs endoscopic equipment.
Collects and delivers specimens collected during procedures, ensuring the field remains sterile.
Assists in patient intake, transport, paperwork, and recordkeeping of physician observations, as directed.
Places devices to monitor vital signs on patients, including blood pressure cuffs, surgical cautery pads, cardiac monitoring electrodes, pulse oximeter sensors, and nasal cannulas.
Distributes information regarding equipment or instruments at in-service training sessions.
Validates and refreshes basic professional skills through active participation at in-service trainings.