Endoscopy Support Technician: Procedure Room Pro

Melrose Wakefield Hospital; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 61,637,000 - 77,274,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose Wakefield Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Support Technician to assist with procedures under RN supervision and to maintain equipment and supplies. You will reprocess endoscopes, prepare rooms, and ensure readiness for subsequent procedures in a fast-paced surgical services area.

The role requires basic clinical understanding, attention to infection control, and the ability to work closely with nurses and physicians to support patient care during endoscopic procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess endoscopes according to infection control and hospital guidelines.
• Ensure equipment is in working order.
• Keep accurate documentation for cleaning and testing of equipment and supplies.
• Clean endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepare for next procedure.
• Operate and handle equipment properly during endoscopic procedures.
• Collect, label, and transport specimens per policy.
• Inform Clinical leader of any equipment problems.
• Assist during endoscopic procedures.
• Escort patients into Procedure rooms and obtain baseline vitals and connect to monitoring equipment.
• Report unusual observations or patient reactions to the nurse or charge nurse.
• Adhere to infection control policies including hand hygiene and isolation protocols.
• Turn over procedure rooms promptly.
• Set up daily procedure rooms with Endoscopy protocols and physician preferences.
• Circulate to assist nurses and physicians pre/intra/post procedure.
• Obtain pre-procedure data under RN review (height, weight, allergies, NPO, etc.).
• Restock Endoscopy rooms and clean equipment daily.

Skills

Scope knowledge

Aseptic technique

Interpersonal skills

Confidential data handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Melrose Wakefield Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Support Technician to assist with procedures under RN supervision and to maintain equipment and supplies. You will reprocess endoscopes, prepare rooms, and ensure readiness for subsequent procedures in a fast-paced surgical services area.

The role requires basic clinical understanding, attention to infection control, and the ability to work closely with nurses and physicians to support patient care during endoscopic procedures.