Endoscopy Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technology certificates preferred.
• College-level coursework in anatomy/physiology and basic chemistry preferred.
• One year of operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians as a scrub assistant during invasive endoscopy procedures.
• Perform GI procedures, including biopsy, argon plasma coagulation (APC), Barrx, dilation, specimen acquisition, labeling and handling, and PEG tube placement, as directed by the GI physician, surgeon, or RN.
• Safely transport, handle, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain flexible endoscopes and automated reprocessing devices.
• Maintain education and update practices in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and recommendations from SGNA, JCAHO, and CDC.
• Confirm that the GI suite procedure is scheduled and that required supplies, instruments, and equipment are available, ready, and complete before the patient enters.
• Confirm the integrity and appropriate preparation of sterile items before opening them and while preparing the aseptic/sterile field.