Endoscopy Technician
About The Position
The Endoscopy Technician I (ET I) is an entry-level role that supports basic, diagnostic, and therapeutic endoscopic procedures at rural, community, large, and trauma facilities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Procedures may include colonoscopy, EGD, tracheostomy/PEG placement, enteroscopy, basic ERCP, FMT, food impaction removal, Bravo capsule placement, and EndoFLIP. Interventions may include polypectomy, biopsy, dilation, cauterization, variceal banding, stent placement, overtube use, foreign body removal, and Hemospray application for GI bleeding. The technician may be required to take independent call and assist with urgent or emergent cases. The role contributes to system-wide Surgical Services initiatives and participates in the Endoscopy Team Safety Plan.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Previous endoscopy and/or procedural experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care during entry-level, diagnostic, and therapeutic endoscopic procedures while adhering to safety protocols and organizational policies.
- Assemble, prepare, and set up equipment and supplies according to procedure type and provider-specific requirements; use ProVation for image capture and documentation.
- Assist with procedure room turnover and ensure emergent equipment is sent to sterile processing or appropriately reprocessed in-room for subsequent use.
- Manage procedural supplies and equipment and safely handle and safeguard tissue and specimen samples.
- Ensure sharps and specimen safety; participate in time-outs and safety protocols and apply Zero Harm error-prevention techniques.
- Follow infection prevention and high-level disinfection standards, including point-of-use cleaning; assist with sterile processing of instruments and scopes as needed, following manufacturer guidelines.
- Operate specialized equipment and mobile towers in procedural settings including the ICU and operating room.
- Anticipate the needs of the provider, RN, and patient and respond within the scope of endoscopy technician practice.
- Prepare equipment and supplies urgently for emergent procedures and assist with post-procedure room cleanup.
- Safely transport inpatients to and from multiple departments throughout the facility.
- Take independent call and assist with urgent or emergent cases when required.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support caregiver well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
