Endoscopy Tech

Duties: Job Summary: Under direct supervision of the provider nursing leadership and /or a Registered Nurse (RN) performs a variety of nursing care functions within all aspects of Endoscopy. Will implement appropriate actions as assigned to provide support and comfort to the patient s needs observes the patient and communicates pertinent data to the RN . Performs technical patient care services under supervision of nursing leadership and a RN or the Charge RN. Principle Duties And Responsibilities: Assists physicians and RN with endoscopic procedures. Assists with pre/ intra / post endoscopic care of the patient including monitoring vital signs as necessary and as directed by the RN. Makes beds cleans rooms and serves as a runner for equipment during procedures and for transport of patients as necessary. Properly positions patient pre and intra procedure. Selects correct endoscope and performs quality control check preprocedure to include air water and white balancing. Enters patient and procedure information into endoscopy report writing software preprocedure and intra procedure as necessary. Handles and manages procedure accessory equipment to include but not limited to endoscopic forceps polyp snares endoscopic clips retrieval nets/ graspers heater probes and specimen collection containers. Supports airway via head positioning and performs oropharyngeal suctioning. Provides abdominal pressure as guided by provider. Collects specimen and labels specimens with accuracy. Performs immediate post procedure endoscope precleaning. Knows how to set up for assemble / disassemble accessories for numerous technical procedures. Troubleshoots problems with endoscopes and necessary support equipment including suction CO2 pumps and water pumps. Assembles and disassembles endoscopic instruments accessories and related equipment. Cleans and processes equipment after procedures including testing for leaks and other troubleshooting. Performs high level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories. Assists with other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience: N/A Preferred Skills & Experience: Familiarity with endoscopy equipment or scope/instrument reprocessing preferred. Minimal two years health care exposure in a similar clinic setting preferred.

Education: Required Education: High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Preferred Education: Graduation from an Accredited (CAAHEP/ABHES) Medical Assistant Program Surgical Technician or Emergency Medical Tech training preferred. Required Certification & Licensure: BLS Preferred Certification & Licensure: N/A This is the pay range that RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) reasonably expects to pay someone for this position however as a supplier your expected pay range may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only) Medical Dental Vision 401K. Pay range: (USD)BR1 hrly (USD)BR7 hrly.

Schedule Notes: MUST HAVE ERCP EUS advanced endo procedure experience (EGD and colonoscopy only experience will not be sufficient) MUST HAVE BLS MUST HAVE CERTS: SGNA OR surgical technologist OR SPD MUST HAVE EDU: Graduation from an Accredited (CAAHEP/ABHES) Medical Assistant Program Surgical Technician or Emergency Medical Tech training

Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Department: 3085AK : Endoscopy GI 001 MIROC001 Asc Providence Roch Hospital
Job Category: HFHClinicalAllied