Endoscopy Technician

Position Summary

Provides technical support to the Registered Nurse, other care providers, and Physician during endoscopic or pulmonary procedures. Assists with monitoring the patient and alerts the RN to any change in status. Cleans and maintains technical equipment/accessories used in endoscopic procedures.

Essential Functions

1. Documents procedure times and elements of procedure, obtains patient’s vital signs
2. Sets up endoscopy procedure rooms in preparation for cases with appropriate endoscope and supplies
3. Assists with endoscopy procedures
4. Cleans procedure room following endoscopy procedures
5. Cleans and disinfects endoscopes and accessories
6. Assists with patient and equipment transport
7. Monitors disinfectant concentration and efficacy, keeps log of temperature and testing results
8. Prepares and labels specimens
9. Participates in Medical Center and/or departmental quality assessments and continuous quality improvement opportunities, goal setting, collection and evaluation of data, implementation of action plans, or related applications
10. Complies with safety regulations and practices for self, team members and patients
11. Ability to cross train in Sterile Processing
12. Performs other duties as required or requested Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum one-year experience as endoscopy technician Ability to take call Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedures manuals
• Knowledge of and trained in age-specific categories being served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, ergonomics, workers compensation, and OSHA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people at various levels in a courteous, tactful and poised manner Position Specific Expectations: Upholds TEAMWORK values in dealing with all internal and external customers: Trust, Excellence, Accountability, Motivation, Welcoming, Organization, Respect, Kindness