GI Endoscopy Technician(Part-Time)

We're looking for an experienced GI Endoscopy Technician to join our team! This role supports endoscopic procedures, ensures equipment readiness, and assists physicians and nurses to deliver quality patient care. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician
• Assists physician during endoscopy procedure
• Handles patient specimens per policy
• Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested
• Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)
• After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of
patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning
equipment, supplies, and instruments
• Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments
and supplies according to policy and procedure
• Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for
instruments and/or equipment
• Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite
between cases and daily terminal cleaning
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
• Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct
• Complies with center policies and procedures
• Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant
• Provides a safe environment for the patient
• Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
• Legibly documents, when necessary, in the performance of job
• Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
• Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite
• Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)
• Observes universal precautions
• Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Attends all required education
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 8-12 hours per day
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your
whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or
transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment
• Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one
position
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs
• Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts
• May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and
cleaning solutions
• Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may need
reaching, pulling, pushing
• Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers

If you are interested in working in an environment that provides exceptional patient care, please apply at:  Lauren Moreth RN Center Director @  Lauren.moreth@amsurg.com

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Plus Work/Life balance by Paid Time Off