Endoscopy Technician

GI North Endoscopy, LLC; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GI North Endoscopy, LLC in Georgia is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist the physician, RN and anesthetist with preparation, intra-op procedure functions, and post-procedure cleaning. You will help prepare the room and ensure equipment is ready.

This role emphasizes patient privacy, teamwork, and flexibility to work at multiple locations and overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least six months medical experience, BLS certification, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Six months of previous medical experience in a hospital or outpatient surgery center.
• BLS certified.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Must present professionally with good people skills.
• Works well with others.
• Experience in procedural or surgical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of the procedure room before patient entry.
• Support physician, RN and anesthetist during intra-op procedures and post-procedure cleaning.
• Assist with obtaining, labeling, transporting, and verifying specimens.
• Transport used scopes to the processing room.
• Clean rooms between cases using aseptic technique.
• Cross-train as a scope washer.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge RN, physician, or administrator.
• Be open to cross training and working at other locations, including overtime.

Skills

Medical experience

Effective communication

Compassion and empathy

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

• Endo Technician is a member of the Endoscopy Team who assists the Physician, RN and Anesthetist with the preparation, intra-op procedure functions, and post-procedure cleaning.
• Assists in preparing the procedure room prior to the patient entering the room.
• Shares responsibility with Circulating RN Scribe for procedure equipment acquirement.
• Makes sure scope is hooked up and functioning adequately.
• Presents the scope and accessories to the physician as needed.
• Assists with Specimen Collection: Obtaining, Labeling, Transporting and Verifying.
• Transports used Scopes to the Processing Room.
• Cleans Rooms between cases with correct Aseptic Technique.
• Cross train as a Scope Washer.
• Transport patients if needed.
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Physician, and or Administrator.
• Ability to work at other locations and overtime as needed
• Must be open to cross training and learning other areas as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six months of previous medical experience in a hospital or outpatient surgery center.
• Experience in a procedural or surgical setting is preferred.
• BLS certified.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, staff and physicians.
• Must possess compassion and empathy with patients.
• Must have the ability to perform duties with little to no supervision.
• Must have the ability to follow direction from Nurse Manager, Physician or Administrator.
• Must present professionally, be cooperative and pleasant along with good people skills.
• Works well with others.