GI Endoscopic Technologist - League City (Casual Appointment)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•League City, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technologist handles equipment and specimen collection and assists 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 position is a casual appointment of up to 19.99 hours per week and requires flexibility to work late shifts and take department call.

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 certification.
Ability to multitask and work in different procedure rooms as needed.
Ability to work late shifts and take department call.
Effective communication skills.
Flexibility to work on travel cases throughout the hospital when assigned.

Responsibilities

Set up equipment before procedures.
Assist with specimen collection during procedures.
Assist during procedures under the physician’s 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 flexible scopes in accordance with CDC, AAMI, and The Joint Commission standards.
Assist with mechanical cleaning and disinfection of endoscopic equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Maintain records and logs for sterilization and high-level disinfection processes.
Prioritize 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.
Support departmental initiatives.
Participate in room turnover, setup, and post-procedure cleanup to optimize room efficiency.
Help maintain room stock and supplies.
Promote a patient- and employee-friendly environment.
Communicate new and relevant information to coworkers and communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers inside and outside the unit.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patients’ privacy rights.
Work late-shift assignments, train as an on-call team member, and take department call.
Maintain a safe work environment, follow policies and procedures, and adhere to internal controls and reporting structures.
Perform related duties as required.