Job Summary:

The Endoscopy Technician will prepare and maintain the medical facilitys instruments, equipment, and sterile environments necessary for gastroenterology procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sterilizes and prepares rooms and equipment, such as scopes, before and after procedures as directed.
• Supports and assists physicians and registered nurses with procedures as directed.
• Verifies proper equipment functioning and performs safety checks.
• Maintains and/or repairs endoscopic equipment.
• Collects and delivers specimens collected during procedures, ensuring the field remains sterile.
• Assists in patient intake, transport, paperwork, and recordkeeping of physician observations, as directed.
• Places devices to monitor vital signs on patients, including blood pressure cuffs, surgical cautery pads, cardiac monitoring electrodes, pulse oximeter sensors, and nasal cannulas.
• Distributes information regarding equipment or instruments at in-service training sessions.
• Validates and refreshes basic professional skills through active participation at in-service trainings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read and understand work-related documents.
• Detail-oriented and meticulous.
• Basic understanding of practices and concepts related to endoscopy procedures.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in Medical Assisting or Surgical Technology preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers through the Red Cross or a similar agency required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand throughout procedures and visually inspect and monitor equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.