Endoscopy Technician

Riverview Health; Westfield, Northern (IN, KY); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverview Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist physicians during GI endoscopy procedures. The role supports adolescent to older adult patients, with occasional independent tasks under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include patient education, equipment prep, specimen handling, and post-procedure care across multiple settings. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and the Endoscopy Technician Certification within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification required; Endoscopy Technician Certification within three months of hire.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience; GI/pulmonary procedure exposure preferred.
• Education includes High School diploma or equivalent; SGNA certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Educate patient about the procedure, provide coaching and relaxation techniques.
• Assist RN with transport of sedated patients and discharge escort when needed.
• Document patient observations and outcomes; monitor during and after procedures.
• Inspect equipment for defects; document settings and quantities for records.
• Initiate endoscopy network startup and photo documentation procedures.
• Collect and label specimens per hospital policy.
• Perform procedures within scope in Endoscopy, OR, or bedside settings.
• Assist with pulmonary procedures and therapeutic interventions as indicated.
• Pre-clean and disinfect endoscopic equipment; stock procedure rooms.
• Make procedure reminder calls; provide information under RN supervision.
• Provide emergency care using BLS until staff arrives.

Connaissances

CPR certified

CNA/MA experience

Formation

High School diploma

Outils

Endoscopy equipment

Description du poste

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) monhts 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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