Endoscopy Technician/ 40Hr Variable Days- Outpatient Endoscopy

Job Summary:

The Endoscopy Technician works under the direction of the Nurse Director / GI Charge Nurse or designee to coordinate the delivery of a variety of patient services. Patient services are both clinical and non-clinical in nature and include direct patient care activities such as assisting physicians and RNs during endoscopy procedures, handling specimens collected and preparing equipment for reprocessing/sterilization.

The Endoscopy Unit provides diagnostic services for the adult population with gastrointestinal problems. The Endoscopy Technician is sensitive to the needs of adults/older adults and their families.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Physicians and Registered Nurses before, during and after various procedures including, but not limited to: colonoscopies, upper gastrointestinal endoscopies (EDGs), esophageal dilations, percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy etc.

• Prepares procedure room for case, maintaining clean examination areas by setting up rooms and preparing equipment for reprocessing/sterilization.

• Responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures, ensuring proper patient grounding and proper function of electrocautery equipment.

• Initiates cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

• Troubleshoots equipment malfunction, and notifies Lead Tech for assistance

• Checks all scopes that will be used for color and clarity, that air and water channels are open, that the control knobs are not too tight or loose, and also completes visual inspection of insertion tube for buckling or bite marks.

• Responsible for maintaining inventory par levels, restocking endoscopy related supplies in procedure rooms and monitoring expiration dates.

• Performs other duties/tasks as required or assigned by the RN with validated competency

Education

Must be a High School Graduate

Experience

Knowledge of needs and behaviors of adolescent, adult and older adult patients required.

Must have demonstrated clinical competency in GI as well as strong leadership skills as evidenced by:

• effective communication
• ability to problem solve
• ability to get along well with others
• ability to confront issues appropriately
• ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others

License, Certificate, and/or Training

CPR certification required

Working knowledge of aseptic techniques helpful

After ensured competency encouraged to complete the SGNA Associates Program and be recognized as a GI Technical Specialist (GTS)

Advanced Associates Program (AGTS) encouraged after competency with advanced therapeutic procedures usually between the first and second year.

Knowledge and Skills

Ideal candidate will possess good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Must be detail oriented

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, hectic environment.

Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written procedures

The ability to handle delicate instrumentation and equipment.

Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and complete purchase orders, as well as, interpret computerized data/information

Physical standard of pulling and pushing heavy pieces of equipment and transporting patients required.

Knowledge of needs and behaviors of adolescent, adult and older adult patients required.

Must have demonstrated clinical competency in GI as well as strong leadership skills as evidenced by:

• effective communication
• ability to problem solve
• ability to get along well with others
• ability to confront issues appropriately
• ability to motivate others as individuals or as group
• ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others

Physical Environment:

The Endoscopy Technician works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as formaldehyde, disinfecting solutions and equipment and radiation. Duties involve exposure to blood, human waste, and other unpleasant elements. There is present background noise of monitors, suction, endoscopy, washing and sterilization equipment. Other duties may include general cleaning with

exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc. Duties may require standing for long periods of time.