Endoscopy Technician
Required skills
- Endoscopy Technician
- Surgical Technician
- GI medical environment
- Multi specialty medical environment
- Medical terminology
- Instrument handling
- Endoscope maintenance
- Specimen processing
- Patient preparation
- Physician assistance
Role summary
The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for case preparation, assisting with patient preparation, proper handling of instruments, supplies, and equipment, and preparing the room based on the specific procedure and physician's preference. This role involves anticipating the physician's needs during endoscopic procedures, cleaning and maintaining endoscopes and equipment, and processing specimens. The technician will also assist nurses with pre and post-patient calls. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position with no weekend requirements, operating in an ambulatory surgery center environment.
Description
Summary/Objective
The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for case preparation, assisting with patient preparation, proper handling of instruments supplies and equipment, preparation of the room based upon the specific procedure and physician's preference, and anticipating the physician's needs.
Essential Functions
- Case preparation, setting up procedure rooms.
- Cleaning and routine care and maintenance of endoscopes and equipment. Proper handling of instruments.
- Assisting physicians while performing endoscopic procedures while anticipating the physicians’ need.
- Specimen Processing.
- Assist nurses in pre and post patient calls
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional ambulatory surgery center environment, utilizing standard medical equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, with an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. No weekends are required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
AAP/EEO Statement
US Digestive Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USDH does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities vary dependent on job location.
Requirements
- Two (2) plus years as Surgical or Endoscopy Technician who is professional, pleasant, flexible, and a motivated team player. Graduate of accredited surgical technician a plus.
- Experience in a GI or Multi specialty medical environment
- Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of Medical terminology.
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