Endoscopy Technician - Full Time - Days

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician functions as a specialty technician, teaching aide, and resource person in Endoscopy, performing clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals. The position cares for patients from adolescent through geriatric age groups and works in procedure rooms or at the bedside. The technician prepares for and assists with endoscopic procedures, handles specimens, cleans and disinfects endoscopes, maintains a safe and aseptic environment, and supports efficient procedure-room turnover. The role also involves equipment monitoring, precepting new staff as assigned, routine unit tasks, and special assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For PRN roles, one year of recent experience within the past five years in Endoscopy or an Operating Room.
Demonstrated effective time management in completing patient case assignments with appropriate turnover.
Competency and skill proficiency in preparing and assisting patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and collecting specimens.
Competency and skill proficiency in operating patient-care equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking, constant kneeling/stooping/bending and pushing/pulling, and frequent heavy visual demands.
Reading, writing, reasoning, talking, and keyboarding skills.

Nice To Haves

For full-time or part-time roles, one year of recent experience within the past five years in Endoscopy or an Operating Room.

Responsibilities

Set up procedures with the appropriate endoscopes and supplies before procedures begin.
Assist the proceduralist with endoscopic procedures and perform assigned specialty technician duties.
Collect, prepare, verify, and log specimens.
Clean procedure rooms after procedures, including bedside cleaning of endoscopes, and reset rooms for the next procedure.
Clean and disinfect endoscopes according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
Maintain a safe, aseptic environment and adhere to infection-control and safety practices.
Monitor and troubleshoot endoscopic equipment, escalating issues as needed.
Monitor patient positioning and maintain proper body alignment during procedures.
Precept new staff when assigned and demonstrate sound clinical and interpersonal skills.
Manage time effectively, support productivity, and expedite safe procedure turnover.
Accurately report supplies used for charging.
Report problems or necessary changes to the Circulating RN or Charge Nurse.
Arrange personal schedule to meet overtime, call-change, and holiday-coverage requirements; accept assigned call and be available within 30 minutes or less.
Perform routine tasks, general daily cleanup, stocking of procedure rooms, and special assignments.