Endoscopy Technician (69328)

United Digestive; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive is seeking a patient-focused nursing support role for GI Lab procedures. Under direct supervision, you will assist with routine nursing tasks, prepare equipment, and support front office activities as directed by the Nurse in charge.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, vital signs, specimen handling, and adherence to infection control policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Follow written and verbal directions involving patient care policies and procedures.
• Willingness to expand skills to include minor procedures and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Set up equipment for procedures and ensure supplies are available.
• Assist physician during procedures; collect, prepare and label specimens.
• Explain procedures and expected sensations to patients and provide comfort.
• Take and record vital signs and connect monitoring equipment.
• Document on forms/computer as required.
• Maintain infection control procedures and sterile technique.
• Provide back-up support across units including scope room and office.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

RN/LPN/CMA or equivalent

Job description

• Makes post procedure telephone calls.

General Summary of Duties

Under direct supervision, performs various routine and accommodative tasks for patients receiving any procedure in the scope of GI Lab services, including adolescents, adult and geriatric patients. Contributes to the overall function of the unit by assisting with clerical duties, housekeeping chores, instrument reprocessing, and nursing errands as designated. Assists with front office tasks as directed by the Nurse in charge.

Reports To

Charge Nurse

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the delivery of direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Sets up appropriate equipment for procedures and ensures necessary supplies are available.
• Assist physician with procedure. Collects, prepares and label specimen accurately.
• Be able to explain procedures and expected sensations to patient and provide instructions to ensure patient cooperation and to minimize discomfort. Provides both emotional and physical support to patients during procedure.
• Takes and record vital signs. Be able to place blood pressure cuff, sensor for pulse oximeter, ECG leads, nasal cannula and grounding pad.
• Reports patient finding/observations to supervisor or RN responsible for the patient in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and follows infection control procedures according to policy. Supports and uphold established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental infection control, and codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Makes post procedure telephone calls.
• Documents on all forms/ computer as required.
• Maintains and understand expensive and fragile equipment.
• Maintains an adequate supply in procedure rooms, utility rooms, pre-op and recovery area, store room, linen room.
• Assists with admission/discharge procedures as directed.
• Provide back-up support for any area, including scope room, and office area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

RN, LPN, Certified Medical Assistant or the equivalent. Able to follow written and verbal direction involving policy and procedure pertinent to patient care. Willingness to expand range of skills to include minor procedures and data entry. The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and professional staff.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demans Of Job

Physical demands includes full range of body motion including handling and lifting of patients, pushing , pulling and reaching. Good visual acuity, accurate color vision. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel sensation to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape. Ability to speak and hear. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Mental demands include the ability to handle several directives and set priorities. Patient care environment with potential exposure to blood and body fluids which may carry infections to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Safety guidelines must be observed in the use of medical equipment.