GI Endoscopic Technologist - League City (Casual Appointment)

UTMB Health•League City, TX

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technologist handles equipment and collects specimens while assisting the physician and registered nurse during procedures. The role includes sterilizing, high-level disinfecting, and cleaning endoscopy equipment; turning over procedure rooms; setting up and breaking down rooms; and completing daily, weekly, and monthly quality-assurance log documentation in the scope room. The technologist may work in different procedure rooms and travel cases throughout the hospital, and must be able to work late-shift assignments, train as an on-call team member, and take departmental call. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of patient-care and/or hospital-patient experience, or current enrollment in an endoscopy technician program.
Basic Life Support.
Ability to multitask and work in different procedure rooms as needed.
Ability to work late-shift assignments and take call for the department.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

Set up equipment before procedures and set up and break down procedure rooms at the beginning and end of the shift.
Assist with specimen collection during procedures.
Assist during procedures under physician direction and collaborate with the registered nurse.
Handle scopes, light sources, video processors, and ancillary equipment properly.
Transport used equipment to the reprocessing room after procedures.
Clean, mechanically clean, and disinfect endoscopic equipment according to CDC, AAMI, Joint Commission, and manufacturer guidelines.
Maintain records and logs for sterilization and high-level disinfection processes, including daily, weekly, and monthly quality-assurance documentation.
Prioritize equipment cleaning based on the day's procedure schedule.
Work in different procedure rooms as needed and handle travel cases throughout the hospital when assigned.
Maintain adequate supplies of chemicals and equipment for reprocessing, and assist with room stock and supplies.
Participate in room turnover, setup, and post-procedure cleanup to support room efficiency.
Support departmental initiatives and communicate relevant information to coworkers.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers inside and outside the unit.
Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe work environment.
Follow policies and procedures and adhere to internal controls and reporting structures.
Work late-shift assignments, train as an on-call team member, and take departmental call.
Perform related duties as required.