Endoscopy Technician

Riverview Health; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Noblesville, IN is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist physicians in gastroenterology procedures. You will support patients before, during and after procedures, assist with equipment prep, and monitor patient status under RN supervision.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of hire, with a preferred 1 year clinical experience and potential Endoscopy Technician certification (SGNA Associates) or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Endoscopy Technician Certification preferred (SGNA Associates) or equivalent training/experience in medical specialty.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Educate patient about the procedure and provide coaching.
• Assist RN with transport of sedated patients to recovery and discharge as directed.
• Communicate patient observations and outcomes to RN and monitor patients as needed.
• Inspect endoscopy equipment for defects and document settings used in medical records.
• Pre-clean/disinfect endoscopic equipment and stock procedure rooms.
• Perform procedures within scope in Endoscopy, OR, ICU, ED or Radiology as indicated.
• Provide emergency care using Basic Life Support until staff arrive.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certified

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Endoscopy Technician Certification (SGNA Associates Program)

Formal Training or Experience in Medical Specialty (LPN, MA, CNA)

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

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

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