Endoscopy Technician GI

• Assists with the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Explains procedures and expected sensations to patient and provides instructions to ensure patient cooperation and to minimize discomfort. Provides both emotional and physical support to patients during procedure.
• Sets up appropriate equipment for procedures and ensures necessary supplies are available
• Assists physician with procedure as directed
• Takes and record vital signs. 
• Places blood pressure cuff, sensor for pulse oximeter, ECG leads, nasal cannula, and grounding pad.
• • Collects, prepares, and labels specimens accurately
• Reports patient finding/observations to supervisor or RN responsible for the patient in a timely fashion
• Cleans, maintains, and understands processes to handle expensive and fragile equipment according to manufacturer’s published guidelines
• Cleans and maintains an adequate supply in procedure rooms, utility rooms, pre-op, and recovery area, etc.
• Responsible for reporting broken equipment to supervisor or RN in charge, for sending out equipment for repair and maintaining an accurate count of endoscopes according to practice policy
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures according to policy. 
• Supports and upholds established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental infection control, and codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. 
• Makes post procedure telephone calls
• Documents on all forms/systems as required
• Able to follow written and verbal direction involving policy and procedure pertinent to patient care.
• Assists with admission/discharge procedures as directed
• Cross trains and provides back-up support for any area, including scope room, and front office area.
• Displays willingness to expand range of skills to include minor procedures and data entry
• Completes all required trainings as directed
• Performs any other duties and/or special tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or the equivalent required, a minimum of 2 years of endoscopy experience may be considered in lieu of certification. Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessor (CFER) preferred. 
• Endoscopy Technician must be computer literate and able to operate various healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications.

Salary : $20 - $27