Endoscopy Technician 2

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc in Jackson, MS is seeking an Endoscopy Technician II to assist in endoscopic procedures, prepare rooms, and ensure instruments are ready for use. Collaboration with MDs and RNs is essential to maintain patient safety and procedure efficiency.

The role requires prior endoscopy experience, BLS certification, and adherence to disinfection protocols. This is an on-site position with opportunities for growth within GI services.

Qualifications

• Two years of Endoscopy-specific experience.
• BLS certification.
• Completion of GI Associate coursework through SGNA every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians or RNs in basic and advanced endoscopic procedures (e.g., EUS, ERCP, EBUS).
• Collect specimens from patients using standard procedures.
• Place monitoring devices on patients to observe vital signs.
• Reprocess/high-level disinfect endoscopic instruments per manufacturer and facility standards.

Skills

effective communication

customer service

interpersonal

planning and organization

active listening

attention to detail

technology and software

direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma

GI Associate coursework via SGNA

Job description

The Endoscopy Technician performs various patient care activities related to treatment and care of endoscopy services. Provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. Anticipate needs of the room. May obtain specimens. The Endoscopy Technician 2 will assist MD/RN during basic and advanced procedures. Acts as a resource for peers and precepts new team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of basic and advanced endoscopic procedures such as Endoscopic Ultrasounds (EUS), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and Endo-bronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
• Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.
• Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.
• Reprocessing/High Level Disinfecting (HLD)
  • Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
  • Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Maintenance of Equipment/Supplies
  • Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
  • Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
  • Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
  • Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.

Qualifications

• Experience: Two (2) years of Endoscopy-specific experience
• Education: High School Diploma and Completion of GI Associate coursework through SGNA every 5 years
• License and Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Skills and Abilities: effective communication, customer service, interpersonal, planning and organization, active listening, attention to detail, technology and software, direct patient care.