Endoscopy & GI Procedure Assistant

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York is seeking a full-time TH CTS Endoscopy Associate / Endoscopy Technician to support the GI suite and ensure smooth procedural operations.

The role includes assisting with room setup, patient preparation, instrument handling, and maintaining high-level disinfection of scopes while upholding infection prevention and safety standards.

Qualifications

• General duties include setup of the procedural room, assembly of necessary supplies and instruments for gastrointestinal procedures, and adherence to infection prevention measures.
• Assist with patient preparation, verification processes, and safety during gastrointestinal procedures.
• Maintain high-level disinfection of all procedural scopes and ensure room cleanliness and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup of the procedural room
• Assemble necessary supplies and instruments for the gastrointestinal procedures
• Perform hand hygiene as required
• Assist with the preparation of the patient undergoing a gastrointestinal procedure
• Actively participate in the patient verification process and all processes associated with the safety of the procedural patient
• Confirm and ensure the high-level disinfection of all procedural scopes
• Assist with all infection prevention measures
• Assist with patient safety measures including those associated with reducing the risk of infection as well as care and handling of specimens
• Assist with the cleaning of the procedure room, post procedure and at end of day
• Assist with the maintenance of supplies and equipment necessary for gastrointestinal procedures
• Maintain proficiency and competency of usage of all gastrointestinal equipment and supplies
• Assist providers

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York is seeking a full-time TH CTS Endoscopy Associate / Endoscopy Technician to support the GI suite and ensure smooth procedural operations.

The role includes assisting with room setup, patient preparation, instrument handling, and maintaining high-level disinfection of scopes while upholding infection prevention and safety standards.