Endoscopy Technician

Tanqeeb; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Endoscopy Technician to support emergency and elective procedures, ensure room readiness, prepare scopes and accessories, and assist in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy under supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, documentation, and collaboration with OR staff.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Endoscopy Technology and have hands‑on experience in a hospital setting, with strong English communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Endoscopy Technology.
• Two years as Endoscopy Technician in a Hospital setup.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Endoscopy procedure scheduling and ensuring procedures are safe and appropriate for each patient.
• Prepare Endoscopes and Accessories; assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Disinfect and store endoscopes and accessories; maintain records of disinfection and culture.
• Provide patient care with emphasis on safety, dignity and privacy during procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Endoscopy knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Endoscopy Technology

Job description

• Endoscopy procedure scheduling. (Emergency Procedures).

• Arrange the endoscopy room for procedure & make sure there are no errors and that they're appropriate and safe for individual patient.

• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Prepare Endoscopes and Accessories.

• Assist in Diagnostic Procedures like;

  • Esophagi Gastroduodenoscopy

  • Colonoscopy

  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

  • Bronchoscopy

• Assist IN Therapeutic Procedures like;

• Esophageal Variceal Banding, Sclerotherapy Injection

• Polypectomy- Upper / Lower GI Scopey

• Balloon dilatation for strictures

• Hemo - Sclerotherapy, Argon Plasma Coagulation, Hemoclip

• Foreign Body Removal

• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

• Gastric Ballon Insertion

• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography - Cannulation, Sphincterotomy, Stone Extraction, Stricture Dilatation, Stone Crushing, Stenting.

• Biopsy, CLO test, and H Pylori Culture test

• Patient Positioning

• Prepare of ERBE Machine

• Prepare of Water Irrigation System

• Disinfect & Store of Endoscopes and Accessories

• Maintain records for the Disinfection and Culture of Endoscopes and ETD Machine.

• Patient data – Uploading and printing using Endo base Software

• Maintain Endoscopic Accessories Store Record

• Prim of ETD machine and ERBE Machine

• Ensure the maintenance and proper operation of equipment and supplies in the work areas.

• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

• Demonstrate ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract variables.

• Monitors compliance with policy and procedure.

• Provide patient privacy and maintain confidentiality.

• Provide a safe environment free from any form of discrimination and harassment.

• Aware of patient rights.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their family.

• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.

• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports.

• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.

• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

• Comply with reasonableOSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures.

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.

• Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety

• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments.

• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, near misses and issues.

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible.

• Attend OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.

• Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

• PCI is everyone’s responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors.

• The strictest hand hygiene, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care, will be expected of all staff, including the post holder, at all times.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualification

  Bachelor’s Degree in Endoscopy Technology

  Experience

  Two years as Endoscopy Technician in a Hospital setup

  Knowledge /

  Technical Skills

  • Ability to demonstrate an excellent knowledge in Endoscopy Technician field.

  • Excellent communication skill with good command in writing and speaking in English.

  • Follow Specific instructions with high degree of accuracy during procedures.

  • Excellent computer Skills.