Endoscopy Technician

Riverview Health; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Noblesville, IN seeks an Endoscopy Technician to assist in GI endoscopy procedures, educate patients, and support bedside to OR workflows. The role encompasses specimen handling, equipment prep, and coordination with RNs for safe patient care across endoscopy, ICU, ED, and radiology settings.

Requires at least 1 year clinical experience, BLS, and Endoscopy Tech Certification within 3 months of hire; preferred SGNA training or equivalent healthcare background.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Endoscopy Technician Certification via SGNA Associates Program and/or formal training or experience in medical specialty (e.g. LPN, MA, CNA).
• Minimum: One year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Preferred: One year of experience assisting in GI/Pulmonary medical procedures.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• Endoscopy Technician Certification within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about the procedure, including preparation, rationale, and expectations, and support during the procedure with coaching and relaxation techniques.
• Assist RN with transport of sedated patients to the recovery area and escort patients for discharge as needed.
• Communicate accurate patient observations and outcomes to the RN and assist with monitoring during and after procedures.
• Inspect equipment for defects and ensure infection prevention, document settings in the medical record.
• Initiate start-up of endoscopy network and photo documentation procedures.
• Participate in specimen collection and labeling according to hospital policy.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice in Endoscopy, OR, or bedside settings (ICU, ED, Radiology).
• Assist with pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy and placement of chest-related devices.
• Assist with therapeutic interventions like balloon dilation, polypectomy, sphincterotomy, stent, gastrostomy tube placement.
• Pre-clean/disinfect endoscopic equipment and accessories prior to sterile processing.
• Stock procedure rooms and initiate reorder of supplies.
• Make telephone reminder calls for procedures and provide limited information under RN supervision.
• Provide emergency care using basic life support until staff arrives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Endoscopy Technician assists physicians or other providers with procedures performed in the gastroenterology endoscopy setting. Patient populations range from adolescents to older adults and an understanding of the age-specific needs of these patients is required. Outpatients who present with a wide range of illnesses and complaints are cared for in this endoscopy setting. Some duties may be performed independently with intermittent supervision by the Registered Nurse.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in educating the patient about the procedure being performed including preparation, rationale, and expectations and in supporting the patient during the procedure offering coaching and relaxation techniques.
• Assist RN with transport of sedated patients to the recovery area and may escort patients to specific locations for discharge.
• Communicate accurate patient observations, interventions, and outcomes of care to the Registered Nurse and assist the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring (vs. observation) during and following procedures, when appropriate.
• Inspect all equipment and accessories for defects prior to use to ensure the highest level of infection prevention and inform the RN of the equipment and accessories used during procedures including quantity, size, and equipment settings to be documented in the medical record. Assist with the application of monitoring equipment and the setting of parameters and alarms (NIBP, ECG, and pulse oximetry).
• Initiate start-up of endoscopy network and photo documentation procedures.
• Participate in specimen collection and handling and correctly label specimens in accordance with hospital policy.
• Perform procedures, within scope of practice, in Endoscopy setting, Operating room or at patient bedside including ICU, ED, or Radiology.
• Assist with pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy, insertion of indwelling pleural catheters and other procedures as indicated.
• Assist with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilations, polypectomy, sphincterotomy, stent placement, gastrostomy tube placement and other procedures as indicated.
• Properly pre-clean/disinfect endoscopic equipment and accessories prior to sterile processing.
• Stock procedure rooms. Initiate the reorder of supplies as needed.
• Perform telephone reminder calls for procedures and provides limited procedure information under RN supervision.
• Provide emergency care to patients when necessary, using basic life support protocols (CPR certified) until Registered Nurse and/or physician staff arrives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Endoscopy Technician Certification via completion of the SGNA Associates Program and/or Formal Training or Experience in Medical Specialty (i.e. LPN, MA, certified nursing assistant (CNA

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: One (1) year experience in a clinical setting
• Preferred: One-year experience assisting in GI/Pulmonary medical procedures

Minimum:

License/Certification Requirements

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Obtain Endoscopy Technician Certification within three (3) months of hire to the position

Preferred: Endoscopy Technician certification at hire

Education

Required

• High School or better in Other

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• BLS- Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

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