Gi Endoscopy Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• CPR certification (BLS).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the role of infection control in a hospital setting.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Life Sciences.
• Previous experience in a patient-care environment.
• Bilingual language skills.
• Modality experience.
• Completion of the SGNA Associates Program, Part I.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care throughout treatment or procedures in accordance with department and hospital standards, age-specific sensitivities, and patient-first guidelines.
• Prepare procedure rooms and patients for examinations or procedures.
• Follow nurse directions when assisting with examinations and procedures.
• Lift and escort patients throughout the department and assist with patient discharge as needed.
• Assist physicians and nurses during procedures, including collecting specimens when necessary.
• Prepare required paperwork and information; identify paperwork needed to start examinations and clarify and verify patient demographic information for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor schedules to support effective patient flow through diagnostic areas.
• Handle and maintain department equipment and supplies; clean and disinfect endoscopic equipment and clean, disinfect, or sterilize accessories according to protocol.
• Report equipment malfunctions and other problems to appropriate supervisors.
• Monitor and replenish supplies, rotate dated items, and maintain clean and orderly procedure and recovery rooms.
• Restock recovery-room linen, change-room linen, and patient-cart linen; dispose of soiled linen as needed.
• Use designated equipment and departmental or hospital software applications effectively and maintain equipment and work areas as directed.
• Follow policies and procedures, organize and prioritize assigned work, and schedule time to meet operational demands and turnaround times.
• Apply patient comfort and safety measures, such as side rails and call lights.
• Provide clerical or technical support as assigned, including defined administrative or clerical duties that support patient throughput and report turnaround.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits