Endoscopy Technician

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician performs tasks of varying complexity, including cleaning, terminally disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and supporting equipment; maintaining documentation required by regulatory agencies; and assisting physicians, anesthesiologists, and nurses with procedures as needed. The role also stocks supplies, maintains departmental charge and tracking information, supports patient care in procedure rooms, and helps ensure equipment and work areas are ready for routine and emergency procedures. The technician reprocesses scopes and instruments, monitors processing supplies and solutions, maintains accurate records, and follows medical center policies and infection-control standards. The position assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, anesthesia equipment, room sanitation and stocking, point-of-care testing, and case billing data entry. It also requires participation in on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed, as well as continuing education toward gastroenterology technician certification.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) credential from AHA within 3 months of hire or transfer.
High school education (listed as HIGH; specialization: GENSTUDY).
Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups, including peers, management, and customers.
Knowledge of Universal Precautions and sterile techniques.
Organizational skills to prioritize daily workload.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when setting up, cleaning, maintaining, and handling anesthesia drugs and apparatus.
Demonstrated completion of yearly unit competency requirements.
Competency in Microsoft Windows and willingness to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the functions of the job.
Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the job, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; frequent stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work well with others, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially repetitively.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: occasional lifting or carrying 21–50 lbs.; frequent handling of 20 lbs. and/or walking, standing, pushing or pulling arm/leg controls; and constant handling of 10 lbs.
Ability to follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Medical knowledge obtained through job experience on a nursing unit or another related healthcare setting.
Flexible scope reprocessing certification is preferred for full-time Endoscopy Technicians after 2 years of hire or transfer to the position.
Participation in continuing education toward becoming a certified gastroenterology technician.

Responsibilities

Clean, air leak test, disinfect, and sterilize scopes and supporting equipment in compliance with medical center policy.
Assist nurses and physicians in treatment rooms with patient care, including positioning and support, applying monitoring devices, and helping with equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation of reprocessing and sterilization, including scope buddy and high-level disinfectant records as directed by regulatory agencies and medical center policy.
Sanitize operating rooms after cases and stock work areas and rooms with sanitation supplies, linens, solutions, and specimen containers.
Clean anesthesia equipment between cases and restock associated supplies and equipment.
Compile supplies needed for procedures and maintain appropriate supply levels in operating rooms.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities and provide extra shift coverage as needed.
Maintain immediate availability to assist with routine and emergency procedures, including assisting anesthesia with blocks in the pre-op area.
Communicate with the Biomedical Department and department supervisor or manager regarding availability and functioning of equipment and scopes.
Develop proficiency using the Medivator, autoclave, and Sterrad NX to process scopes and surgical instruments.
Process instruments and equipment not sent to the Sterile Processing Department and use alternative terminal disinfection methods as appropriate.
Maintain an appropriate supply of processing chemicals, test their efficacy before use, and change solutions according to medical center policy and manufacturer guidelines.
Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including obtaining biopsies, removing polyps, and dilating strictures.
Participate in time-outs and other patient safety measures.
Perform point-of-care laboratory testing and record room temperature and humidity daily.
Enter anesthesia billing data for completed cases.
Participate in continuing education opportunities leading toward gastroenterology technician certification.
Develop proficiency in operating and routinely maintaining procedure equipment, including video systems, argon plasma coagulators, cautery units, and BK ultrasound.
Ensure anesthesia equipment is disinfected and cleaned after use in accordance with hospital infection-control policy.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and professional standards, including TJC, CMS, MDPH, AAMI, ANSI, and SGNA.
Perform other duties as assigned.