Endoscopy Technician

UnitedHealth Group•Everett, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Endoscopy Technician functions under the direct supervision of the gastroenterologist and RN to assist with the operation of technical equipment used during simple and complex endoscopic procedures. The physician, RN and GI tech work as a team in the procedure room to provide the optimal conditions for achieving positive patient outcomes. The endoscopy technician is responsible for the decontamination of and quality assurance for all endoscopy equipment and supplies. Other endoscopy tech responsibilities include facilitating patient flow, room turnover, stocking procedure rooms and ordering supplies. The endoscopy technician supports Optum Care Washington’s (OCW) mission and values, service excellence process and clinic/department policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current BLS certification (must obtain within 3 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a surgical technician or medical assisting program or recent experience as listed above
2+ years of recent endoscopy/decontamination/sterilization experience

Responsibilities

Cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopy equipment and endoscopy room turn around
Sets up and turns around endoscopy rooms for procedures
Establishes and maintains a clean environment to reduce the potential for infection
Cleans and reprocesses flexible endoscopes and ancillary equipment to SGNA and department specifications
Organizes tasks to facilitate endoscopy staff in room turn around
Monitors and maintains quality assurance data as related to endoscopy equipment and decontamination equipment
Assisting physician with procedures
Assists physician with patient positioning and procedural needs while under the supervision of the registered nurse
Assists physician in specimen collection
Processes specimens as outlined by department protocol
Interpersonal Relationships & Communications
Ordering of Supplies/Equipment
Orders supplies as needed for the endoscopy lab
Continually observes and anticipates any special supply needs or equipment problems
Monitors the functioning and maintenance of reprocessing equipment
Performs other duties as assigned