Endoscopy Technician II

UPMC is hiring a full-time Endoscopy Technician II to join our team and support the GI Lab!

• The GI lab offers a Monday-Friday schedule, with hours of 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.  This means no weekends, holidays, or on call!  Free parking is available. 
• You will work closely with physicians to provide patients an excellent experience for their gastrointestinal procedures!

The person in this position will perform a variety of skills in the GI lab procedural rooms, under the direction of the Physician and the Registered Nurse, such as biopsies, polyp removal, etc. Assist the nursing staff with tasks such as disinfecting stretchers and resetting them for next patient use, etc. Reprocessing endoscopes and instruments. Procedures performed in the GI lab include colonoscopy and endoscopy.

Responsibilities:

• Assist/be involved with Quality initiatives/Projects within the department. Project must be approved/coordinated with department head.
  • Examples include: CPR Instructor, Educational Bulletin Board, Scope Super User, Scheduling, SGNA Advanced Program Certificate, etc.
• Maintain supply inventory, rotate stock, and restock procedural rooms as needed. Re-order supplies or report to responsible party the need to re-order items. Return unused product or reusable equipment to proper storage place.
• Consistently offers assistance to coworkers. Works cooperatively and promotes effective communication. Receptive and encourages feedback.
• Assume responsibility for own development. Attend/read relevant departmental in-service programs, actively participate in GI Lab staff meetings, participate in unit based performance improvement, perform secretarial functions as needed, and/or participate in self review as requested by department manager.
• Care for and maintain all endoscopic equipment utilized in the G.I. Laboratory. Ensure equipment is functioning properly before use. Demonstrate knowledge, operation, and troubleshooting of processors and equipment. Provides back up to Equipment Reprocessors as needed.
• Prepares the procedure room correctly with the appropriate endoscope, equipment, and instruments. Ensures equipment is functioning properly before use. Anticipates the needs of the physician and what may be needed for the case. Demonstrates competency in performance of skills.
• Assist in the preparation/obtaining of specimens, proper labeling of, and logging of specimens. Deliver specimens to appropriate area as necessary.
• Include completing two continuing education programs per year.
• Mentors new and standing employees
• Maintain ongoing equipment service log. Ensure reprocessing Units are inspected and all supplies associated with reprocessing are within the dates recommended by the manufacturer Assist in the development and implementation of new techniques. Assist in recording, collating, and analyzing data obtained during clinical and investigative studies.
• Care for and maintain all endoscopic equipment utilized in the G.I. Laboratory. Ensure equipment is functioning properly before use. Notify Clinical Coordinator or Equipment Coordinator of any damage to equipment Acts a point person for Regulatory Issues and Inspections related to Scope reprocessing