What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Technician position at Acruex?
Job Title: Endoscopy Technician
Location: 5 Alumni Dr, Exeter, NH 03833
Shift: Day 4x10-Hour ( 7:30am-5:00pm)
Pay Rate: $42.00-$45.00/Hourly.
Job Duration: 13 weeks Contract
Summary: Assists Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, and General Surgeons as well as RNs and patients with interventional Endoscopic procedures.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assists the RN in collection of data for an objective assessment to identify patient needs. May be cross trained to work in multiple areas including the admit/discharge area in Endo and OSC, in the Interventional Procedure area as a procedure assistant, and in the transport department.
- Provides technical skills as a member of the team, communicating with supervisors, other staff members, other department staff members, physicians and anesthesiologists. Assists physician with various procedures including but not limited to: EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopies, Colonoscopies, Bronchoscopies, PEG/JPEG/NG placement and exchange, EBUS, diagnostic and therapeutic EUS procedures, ERCP. Fine needle aspiration, BRAVO etc. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions.
- Responsible for procedure room preparation and turnover. Gathers and organizes required supplies and non-controlled pharmaceuticals for procedures. Restocks supplies as needed; may order supplies. Ensures that travel carts used for emergency procedures are restocked and fully functional.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and hospital policy, including use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment per hospital policy. Prepares room for isolation and protection of all staff from airborne diseases such as TB, including the use of air flow systems and special masks.
- Maintains knowledge and awareness of professional and practice issues related to the field of endoscopy/gastroenterology and pulmonology. Attends in services and self-identifies learning needs regarding equipment and procedures. SGNA certification strongly encouraged upon meeting eligibility requirements.
- Enters data to include names of all staff present and scopes utilized into documentation system. Responsible for collection, labeling and handling all specimens collected during procedures.
Submission Requirements
- 2 years or more Current Endoscopy Tech experience - Required
- Associate's Degree (or higher) - Required
- Must have an active NH Med Tech license
Certification Requirements
- BLS (AHA) Certification
- Medical Tech
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42 - $45
