GI Endoscopic Technologist

About This Role

The Endoscopy Technologist handles equipment, assists with specimen collection, and supports physicians and registered nurses during procedures. This role is crucial for maintaining sterilization and cleanliness of endoscopy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Handle equipment, specimen collection and assist the physician and registered nurse (RN) during procedures
• Assist with sterilization, high level disinfecting and cleaning of endoscopy equipment
• Set up and break down procedure rooms at the beginning and end of the shift
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation for Quality assurance log sheets in the scope room
• Set up equipment pre-procedure
• Assist with specimen collections intra-procedure
• Clean equipment in conjunction with CDC, AAMI and The Joint Commission Standards on flexible scopes
• Maintain appropriate records and logs for sterilization and/or high level disinfection processes for endoscopic equipment and scopes
• Help maintain adequate supply of chemicals and equipment for equipment reprocessing
• Actively participate during room turnover, set up and post procedure room clean up to optimize room efficiency

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years' patient care and/or hospital patient experience, or currently enrolled in endoscopy technician program
• Basic Life Support

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years' patient care and/or hospital patient experience, or currently enrolled in endoscopy technician program

Certifications