What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN - Carmel NY position at CareerNation?
ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN
M-F 7:30am- 4pm
Position Overview: The Endoscopy Tech is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse and Physician in the performance of duties and procedures for endoscopy.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for setting up procedure rooms, layout of supplies, selection of proper scopes
- Prepares endoscopy procedure room after each procedure by following infection control practices including disinfection of all surfaces etc.
- Cleaning and flushing of scopes following national standards and guidelines for infection control practices.
- Monitor and maintain the automated endoscopic reprocessing equipment including performance of control monitoring/quality assurance procedures with regard to equipment and disinfectants
- Maintain autoclave and processing all sterilization procedures on instruments following guidelines and maintaining all spore testing and autoclave logs.
- Assist with handling specimens and transport to lab,and assist with transport of patients into and out of procedure rooms.
Qualifications and Education:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Computer skills.
· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
· Graduate of approved Medical Assistant or Medical Technician Program
· Training in endoscopic equipment cleaning processes.
· Prior experience a plus with on the job training.
