Endoscopy Technician

Indiana University Health•Avon, IN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Indiana Endoscopy Center is an outpatient surgery center located at West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. The surgery center has three fully equipped, technologically advanced procedure rooms where Endoscopists perform gastroenterology procedures including: colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy. This is a PRN position. Endoscopy Technicians provide service and support before, during and after endoscopic procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of equipment and supplies in the endoscopy room prior to each procedure, assists the physician during the endoscopic procedure as allowed by professional and legal standards, cleans the endoscope after the procedure and expedites room turnover. Provides basic care and some diagnostic tests. Responsible for maintaining the endoscopic equipment and maintaining supply inventory.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Knowledge of various endoscopic procedures and previous experience preferred.
Requires knowledge of name and function of various endoscopes and related endoscopic equipment.

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a CNA, CRCST, CER, or CST is preferred
Knowledge of various endoscopic procedures and previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of equipment and supplies in the endoscopy room prior to each procedure
Assists the physician during the endoscopic procedure as allowed by professional and legal standards
Cleans the endoscope after the procedure and expedites room turnover
Provides basic care and some diagnostic tests
Responsible for maintaining the endoscopic equipment and maintaining supply inventory