Endoscopy Technician

Position Summary

Provides patient care consistent with the philosophy, policies and procedures set by the Endoscopy Center. The Endo Technician - Assist is responsible to assist the MD intra-procedure, process specimens, reprocess scopes and other endoscopy procedural equipment, and assist the RN and/or CRNA with pre, intra, and post-procedure patient care duties, and restock and refill all areas with supplies, all while providing exceptional patient care.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists MD intra-procedure; organizes environment by selecting and preparing the proper equipment, instrumentation, and supplies, and clearly communicates with physician during procedures.
• Collects, prepares, labels, documents, and sends out specimens according to protocol, and tracks specimens to ensure receipt of final report.
• Responsible for the care, handling, storing, and reprocessing of scopes and other endoscopy procedural equipment, as well as turnover of the procedure rooms. Notifies Endoscopy Center Director if equipment issues are of concern.
• Assists the RN and/or CRNA with pre, intra, and post-procedure patient care duties as directed; transports patients, removal of IV catheters, pre-post bay turnover, cleaning of equipment, and other related duties, and accurately documents care provided in the electronic medical record.
• Restocks and refills all areas with supplies, including pre/post bays areas, procedure rooms, and utility rooms.
• Provides daily care and maintenance of all scope reprocessing and endoscopy equipment.
• Completes daily and weekly duty checklists to ensure Endoscopy Center maintains infection control, quality, and safety standards.
• Completes projects as assigned by the Endoscopy Center Director.
• Serves as a resource and role model to co-workers and peers.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends, procedures, and techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Surgical Technician degree preferred.
• Licensure/Certification
  • BLS certification required.
  • GTS (GI Technical Specialist) certification through SGNA required within three years of employment.
• Experience
  • GI technician experience or recent OR/ambulatory surgery experience preferred.

Competencies Required

• Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency required to practice safely and effectively in an ambulatory surgical setting.
• Skills
  • Possesses interpersonal, communication, and listening skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, physicians, and all staff members.
  • Maintain structure of the Endoscopy Center protocols while considering compassionate care for our patients.
  • Proficient computer skills working in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Demonstrates professionalism and respect in all forms of communication and correspondence.
• Abilities
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of health information.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and cope with rapidly changing patient care needs.
  • Ability to document accurately and efficiently in an electronic medical record.
  • Ability to work as a team member, responding to the needs of peers.