Laboratory - MLT

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center • Augusta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician I either has no experience in endoscopy or is a novice in the endoscopy setting. The technician assists the nurses and physicians in providing care for the endoscopy patient. They must complete competencies for all basic GI procedures and scope reprocessing. The Technician also supports the area with duties that include, but are not limited to preparation of the procedure room and sterile field to ensure a safe patient care environment including gathering all required instruments and supplies and serving as an endoscopy procedure assistant. The job also includes transportation of patients and equipment, stocking/maintaining supplies, care and maintenance of endoscopes and their accessories contributing to the daily functions of the unit. They have strong sense of infection control in the GI setting.

Requirements

• No experience in endoscopy or novice in the endoscopy setting.
• Completion of competencies for all basic GI procedures and scope reprocessing.
• Ability to prepare the procedure room and sterile field.
• Ability to gather required instruments and supplies.
• Ability to serve as an endoscopy procedure assistant.
• Ability to transport patients and equipment.
• Ability to stock and maintain supplies.
• Ability to perform care and maintenance of endoscopes and their accessories.
• Strong sense of infection control in the GI setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses and physicians in providing care for the endoscopy patient.
• Completes competencies for all basic GI procedures and scope reprocessing.
• Supports the area with duties that include preparation of the procedure room and sterile field to ensure a safe patient care environment including gathering all required instruments and supplies.
• Serves as an endoscopy procedure assistant.
• Transports patients and equipment.
• Stocks and maintains supplies.
• Performs care and maintenance of endoscopes and their accessories.
• Contributes to the daily functions of the unit.
• Maintains a strong sense of infection control in the GI setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed