Endoscopy Technician

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Endoscopy Support professional to assist in GI/Bronch procedures, maintain instruments, and ensure sterile technique. You will prepare rooms, assist physicians, and manage endoscopic equipment in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma, CPR, and the ability to obtain CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years. Prior infection control knowledge and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience.
• CPR certification and eligibility to obtain CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms with instruments, supplies and equipment for each endoscopic procedure.
• Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures using universal precautions.
• Maintain inventory of endoscopic equipment and accessories.
• Follow aseptic techniques, scrub, gown, glove and monitor for contamination.
• Clean and disinfect endoscopes and accessories; ensure safety of the patient.
• Assist with conscious sedation monitoring and patient preparation.
• Perform daily checks on equipment and report issues to Nurse Manager.
• Train and precept new staff and participate in quality management activities.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Sterilization / disinfection

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Must be eligible to obtain CBSPD or IAHCSMM no later than 2 years after hire to be considered.

Summary

Under supervision of the Endoscopy Nurse Manager and charge nurse, provides individualized, goal directed care to patients and families undergoing GI / Bronch procedures. Provides technical assistance to physicians performing endoscopic procedures for inpatients and outpatients. Maintains inventory system for endoscopic equipment and accessories.

Responsibilities

Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each individual endoscopic procedure as outlined in the Endoscopic Preference Plans. Assists physicians with all types of Endoscopic procedures using universal precautions. Expert at use of equipment and accessories. Follows departmental procedures in: scrubbing, hand drying, gowning, gloving and observing for contamination and/or breaks in technique. Demonstrates at all times constant vigil for maintenance of the field. Appropriately processes all types of lab specimens.

Follows aseptic techniques when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Discards any contaminated supplies immediately according to established written procedures. Assists other members of the team to clean and prepare rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning; restocks supplies when necessary and organizes effectively for end of case clean-up.

Performs chemical and bacteriological monitoring. Differentiates sterilization/disinfection methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific endoscopic procedures. Maintains Quality Assurance log. Sets up table with instruments, cautery, suction, stent and solutions needed for the procedure and maintains an orderly instrument table and/or Mayo tray.

Cleans and disinfects Endoscopes and accessories. Maintains patient\'s safety by applying the principles of body alignment and attaches additional equipment on the table according to established procedures. Displays dexterity in passing of instruments, snares, biopsy, forceps and dilators, as requested, in such a manner that the endoscopist need not divert attention from the procedural field. Able to hold scopes and guidewires, suction, cut sutures as needed.

Checks assigned endoscopy equipment daily to ensure proper functioning; maintains an awareness of special maintenance procedures; promptly reports any inoperative equipment to the Nurse Manager; inspects the department regularly for proper equipment functions. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for endoscopic procedures.

Assists in the preparation of conscious sedation monitoring. Responsible for providing adequate supplies, medications, linens, etc. to all procedure rooms and mobile carts as required. Endoscopy Trains and precepts new employees and participates in educational activities and total quality management.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Compliance & Other Duties. Criteria B: Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Required:This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of one-year job-related experience. CPR. Must be eligible to obtain required certification or CBSPD or IAHCSMM no later than 2 years after hire.

Desired: Knowledge of infection control procedures. School of Surgical Technology and special procedure, and/or Endoscopy experience required. CPR certified.