Endoscope Technician

Gapgi; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gapgi is seeking an ASC Endoscope Technician to maintain endoscopic equipment and ensure sterility in the unit. You will support the GI team, assist with procedures as needed, and uphold patient privacy and safety throughout the stay.

The role emphasizes infection control, instrument handling, room preparation, and cooperation with the Nurse Manager, physicians and staff to keep operations smooth and compliant with policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of organizational polices, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates necessary practical, technical or specialized knowledge and skills required for the role of the GI/Endoscopy technician in accordance with facility policy and procedures.
• Maintains a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of high disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
• Proficient in the care, handling, and disinfection of all endoscopes and accessories.
• Verifies proper functioning of equipment prior to procedure and reports malfunctions.
• Assists the physician with interventions as indicated and prepares specimens.
• Cleans GI treatment rooms between procedures and prepares rooms for next case.
• Maintains patient privacy, comfort, and safety throughout the stay.
• Restocks area daily with appropriate par levels and avoids wasteful practices.
• Checks for outdated sterile supplies and assists with reprocessing as needed.
• Prepares procedure room for use the following day and reports needed items to supervisor.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees.

Skills

Endoscope maintenance

Sterilization procedures

Patient safety

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Description

The ASC Endoscope Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining the endoscopic equipment and the general cleanliness of the entire unit. Occasionally performs nursing assistant and clerical functions. Works cooperatively with ASC Nurse Manager, physicians and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates necessary practical, technical or specialized knowledge and skills required for the role of the GI/Endoscopy technician in accordance with facility policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization/disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Maintains a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of high disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment. (Maintains daily log, testing for efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle, performs biological tests, test strips quality controls, and completes log, as per facility policies).
• Proficient in the care, handling, and disinfection of all endoscopes and accessories.
• Prepares the endoscopy unit adequately and ensures availability of necessary GI equipment and supplies.
• Verifies proper functioning of equipment prior to procedure. Report malfunctioning equipment immediately to nurse manager.
• Assists the physician with interventions as indicated (positioning, preparing specimens, GI tract tattooing, etc.)
• Cleans GI treatment rooms between procedures and prepares rooms for next case.
• Demonstrates appropriate aseptic techniques as indicated by interventions (hand hygiene, and equipment preparation).
• Maintains patient privacy, comfort, and safety throughout the stay i.e. bed rails up, brakes on stretchers, positioning, etc.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients and stretchers to prevent injury to patient and self.
• Assists in the maintenance, care and labeling of specimens. Identifies specimen with surgeon and passes specimen to the circulating RN.
• Assists the R.N. and/or physician as needed.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds effectively in a calm and controlled manner.
• Appropriately handles the disposal of biohazardous materials/wastes.
• Restocks area daily, using appropriate par levels and daily stock sheets while utilizing facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices.
• Checks for outdated sterile supplies and instruments and assists with reprocessing as needed.
• Prepares procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available.
• Spends appropriate time and energy on tasks and assignments based on the policies that are supportive of the Center’s goals and objectives.
• Functions independently according to job responsibilities and within scope of practice utilizing current standards of care.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.
• Knowledge of organizational polices, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.