Endoscopy Technician

Description

• Endo Technician is a member of the Endoscopy Team who assists the Physician, RN and Anesthetist with the preparation, intra-op procedure functions, and post-procedure cleaning.
• Assists in preparing the procedure room prior to the patient entering the room.
• Shares responsibility with Circulating RN Scribe for procedure equipment acquirement.
• Makes sure scope is hooked up and functioning adequately.
• Presents the scope and accessories to the physician as needed.
• Assists with Specimen Collection: Obtaining, Labeling, Transporting and Verifying.
• Transports used Scopes to the Processing Room.
• Cleans Rooms between cases with correct Aseptic Technique.
• Cross train as a Scope Washer.
• Transport patients if needed.
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Physician, and or Administrator.
• Ability to work at other locations and overtime as needed
• Must be open to cross training and learning other areas as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six months of previous medical experience in a hospital or outpatient surgery center.
• Experience in a procedural or surgical setting is preferred.
• BLS certified.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, staff and physicians.
• Must possess compassion and empathy with patients.
• Must have the ability to perform duties with little to no supervision.
• Must have the ability to follow direction from Nurse Manager, Physician or Administrator.
• Must present professionally, be cooperative and pleasant along with good people skills.
• Works well with others.