Advanced Endoscopy Technician — GI Procedures Expert

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support physicians during gastroenterology and pulmonary endoscopy procedures. You will be the technical expert for endoscopic equipment and instrumentation, ensuring safe setup, operation, and maintenance across OR and bedside environments.

The role requires staying current with advanced procedures, assisting the endoscopist with patient anatomy, and participating in specimen handling and quality checks.

Qualifications

• HS grad/equivalent required.
• Two years as nursing assistant or patient care technician required.
• Basic Life Saving Certificate required.
• Preferred: 1 year Endoscopy Technician experience.
• Preferred: SGNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Remains current on advanced procedures and new equipment.
• Provides expert assistance to the endoscopist.
• Recognizes emergent situations during endoscopy procedures.
• Assists with collection of specimens and prepares for cytology, microbiology, pathology.
• Completes quality checks to ensure images were transferred.
• Facilitates patient positioning and fluoroscopy safety.
• Understands cautery modalities and related probes.
• Performs procedures in OR/bedside settings including ICU/ED/Radiology.
• Assist with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilation, polypectomy, sphincterotomy, stent placement, endostitch, gastrostomy tube placement.
• Seeks learning experiences to maintain competency in endoscopy.
• Facilitates teamwork and room turnover and instrument cleaning.
• Coordinates specialty supply reviews with physicians and staff.
• Maintain and model Nuvance Health Values.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Reliable attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years as nursing assistant or patient care technician

Basic Life Saving Certificate

One year Endoscopy Technician experience (preferred)

Society of Gastroenterology Nurse and Associates Certification (preferred)

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support physicians during gastroenterology and pulmonary endoscopy procedures. You will be the technical expert for endoscopic equipment and instrumentation, ensuring safe setup, operation, and maintenance across OR and bedside environments.

The role requires staying current with advanced procedures, assisting the endoscopist with patient anatomy, and participating in specimen handling and quality checks.