Endoscopy Technician

Cone Health Medical Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in Burlington, NC seeks an Endoscopy Technician to assist the nurse and physician during procedures and to maintain endoscopes and related equipment per manufacturer guidelines. The role involves room setup, instrument handling, turnover, and supporting patient needs within the endoscopy area.

Under close supervision, you will disinfect and maintain equipment, observe patients, and communicate findings to care teams.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care and teamwork in a clinical setting.
• Clear communication with nurses, physicians and patients.
• Willingness to perform duties under supervision and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up procedures and prepare rooms for endoscopic procedures.
• Clean and maintain endoscopes and equipment; report malfunctions.
• Observe patient status and report changes to the nurse/physician.
• Relay messages and information via hospital communications.
• Assist patients with toileting, dressing and transport within the hospital.
• Collect bodily fluid specimens for medical studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Sterilization

Job description

The Endoscopy Technician assists the nurse with setting up equipment and supplies in procedures rooms and maintaining endoscopes and equipment per manufacturer guidelines. Working under close supervision, this role assists nurse and physician during procedures with devices needed for intervention as well as disinfects and maintains endoscopes and equipment per manufacturer guidelines.

Essential Job Function:

• Supports the nurse and physician by setting up procedures and organizing room turnover to ensure that rooms are ready for endoscopic procedures.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, including endoscopes, to communicate readiness for surgery and report malfunctioning equipment as needed.
• Observes changes in patients in order to support needs and report findings to the nurse and physician.
• Handles phone calls to the hospital to relay and take messages and information to the proper parties.
• Assists patients with toileting, undressing and dressing as well as transportation to and from various locations within the hospital.
• Collects bodily fluid specimens from patients in order to provide samples for medical study.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Preferred: 1 year

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.