Endoscopy Support Technician: GI Procedures & Patient Care

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Endoscopy Support Technician to assist physicians during endoscopic procedures and provide essential patient care. The role includes room setup, endoscope disinfection, oxygen therapy support, and vital signs documentation.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and GI-related training. The position emphasizes manual dexterity, English proficiency, and ability to lift 35 pounds. Training within 6 months of hire is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• SGNA GI Associates Program completion within 6 months of employment.
• Must maintain 6 educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• Performs personal care for the comfort and well-being of the patient; including bedpan assistance, ambulating, transfers, turning and positioning, escorting patients as needed.
• Sets up rooms for procedures, including computer setup with patient name and procedure, and bed management.
• Cleans endoscopes by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assists with oxygen therapy and maintenance of safety measures and equipment.
• Performs vital signs and documents in the medical record (pulse, respiration, blood pressure).

Skills

Manual dexterity

English language proficiency

Ability to lift 35 pounds

Patient care orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical or GI Technology training

NA I or NA II with Dept. of Facility Services

BLS certification

SGNA GI Associates Program completion within 6 months

GI field education 6 hours annually

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking an Endoscopy Support Technician to assist physicians during endoscopic procedures and provide essential patient care. The role includes room setup, endoscope disinfection, oxygen therapy support, and vital signs documentation.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and GI-related training. The position emphasizes manual dexterity, English proficiency, and ability to lift 35 pounds. Training within 6 months of hire is provided.