Endoscopy Tech

Job Title: Endoscopy Tech

Shift Hours:

• 8-4:30pm. On-call rotation with week/weekend coverage 4:30pm-6:00am weeknights. 24/7 weekend coverage

Schedule Notes:

Candidate must have:

• BLS
• Experience in advance procedures - Ebus, bronchoscopy, standard EUS and ERCPs
• Shift: 8am - 430pm
• On-Call is Required:
• one weekend a month - coverage starts at 6am, - 24- hour shift
• one week a month - coverage is 4:30pm-6am

Job Summary:

• Under direct supervision of the provider, nursing leadership and /or a Registered Nurse (RN), performs a variety of nursing care functions within all aspects of Endoscopy
• Will implement appropriate actions as assigned to provide support and comfort to the patient's needs, observes the patient and communicates pertinent data to the RN
• Performs technical patient care services under supervision of nursing leadership and a RN or the Charge RN

Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians and RN with endoscopic procedures
• Assists with pre/ intra / post endoscopic care of the patient including monitoring vital signs as necessary and as directed by the RN
• Makes beds, cleans rooms, and serves as a runner for equipment during procedures and for transport of patients as necessary
• Properly positions patient pre and intra procedure
• Selects correct endoscope and performs quality control check pre-procedure to include air, water and white balancing
• Enters patient and procedure information into endoscopy report writing software pre-procedure and intra procedure as necessary
• Handles and manages procedure accessory equipment to include, but not limited to endoscopic forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, retrieval nets/ graspers, heater probes and specimen collection containers
• Supports airway via head positioning and performs oropharyngeal suctioning
• Provides abdominal pressure as guided by provider
• Collects specimen and labels specimens with accuracy
• Performs immediate post procedure endoscope pre-cleaning
• Knows how to set up for, assemble / disassemble accessories for numerous technical procedures
• Troubleshoots problems with endoscopes and necessary support equipment including suction, CO2 pumps and water pumps
• Assembles and disassembles endoscopic instruments, accessories and related equipment
• Cleans and processes equipment after procedures, including testing for leaks and other troubleshooting
• Performs high level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories
• Assists with other duties or projects as assigned

Required Experience:

• Experience in advance procedures - Ebus, bronchoscopy, standard EUS and ERCPs

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with endoscopy equipment or scope/instrument reprocessing, preferred
• Minimal two years health care exposure in a similar clinic setting, preferred

Required Education:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Graduation from an Accredited (CAAHEP/ABHES) Medical Assistant Program, Surgical Technician, or Emergency Medical Tech training, preferred

Required Certification & Licensure:

• BLS

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