Endoscopy Technician

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional for their GI Lab. This role involves assisting in patient care and managing endoscopic equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly for procedures. Ideal candidates will have prior endoscopy experience, though training is available for the right individual. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values effective communication and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in endoscopy preferred; will train in Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy.
• Comfortable being on call and managing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Care for and maintain endoscopic equipment; ensure proper functioning.
• Assist in specimen preparation, labeling, and logging.
• Prepare procedure room with necessary equipment and instruments.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

Patient care

Equipment management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Endoscopic equipment

Fiberoptic instruments

Job description

Perform a variety of skills in the GI Lab procedural rooms that assist the team, under the direction of the Physician and the Registered Nurse. Assist the nursing staff by performing specific adolescent/adult/geriatric patient care and unit order activities. Manage the care and maintenance of all video and fiberoptic endoscopy and instruments used in the G.I. Laboratory.

Previously endoscopy experience is preferred. The selected applicant will be trained in both Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy, making this an excellent opportunity. Applicants must be comfortable being on call.

Responsibilities:

• Care for and maintain all endoscopic equipment utilized in the G.I. Laboratory. Ensure equipment is functioning properly before use. Demonstrates knowledge, operation, and troubleshooting of processors and equipment. Provides back up to Equipment Reprocessors as needed.
• Maintain supply inventory, rotate stock, and restock procedural rooms as needed. Re-order supplies or report to responsible party the need to re-order items. Return unused product or reusable equipment to proper storage place.
• Assist in the preparation/obtaining of specimens, proper labeling of, and logging of specimens. Deliver specimens to appropriate area as necessary.
• Consistently offers assistance to coworkers. Works cooperatively and promotes effective communication. Receptive and encourages feedback. Assume responsibility for own development. Attend/read relevant departmental in-service programs, actively participate in GI Lab staff meetings, participate in unit based performance improvement, perform secretarial functions as needed, and/or participate in self review as requested by department manager.
• Prepares the procedure room correctly with the appropriate endoscope, equipment, and instruments. Ensures equipment is functioning properly before use. Anticipates the needs of the physician and what may be needed for the case. Demonstrates competency in performance of skills.