Endoscopy Technician

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking a diligent Endoscopy Technician to join our gastroenterology team. You will assist physicians in endoscopy settings, educate patients, and help with specimen handling while ensuring infection control and equipment readiness.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of clinical experience, and BLS. Endoscopy Technician Certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire. This is an on-site position in Westfield, Indiana.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: SGNA Associates Program or related formal training.
• Minimum: 1 year clinical experience.
• BLS certification required; Endoscopy Technician Certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Educate patient about the procedure, preparation, rationale and expectations; provide coaching and relaxation techniques.
• Assist RN with transport of sedated patients to recovery and discharge as directed.
• Communicate patient observations and outcomes to the RN; assist with patient monitoring.
• Inspect and prep endoscopy equipment; document settings and quantities for records.
• Initiate start-up of endoscopy network and photo documentation procedures.
• Specimen collection, labeling, and handling per hospital policy.
• Assist with GI/pulmonary procedures and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Pre-clean/disinfect endoscopic equipment; prep for sterile processing.
• Stock procedure rooms and reorder supplies as needed.
• Provide emergency care using basic life support until staff arrives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Procedural support

Observation/reporting

Education

High School diploma

Endoscopy Technician Certification

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

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

Minimum:

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

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS- Basic Life Support

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