Endoscopy Technician (Full Time) - AGH

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient-focused Endoscopy Support Technician to assist under the supervision of the Endoscopist and Registered Nurse during GI-endoscopic procedures.

You will help prepare the procedure room, handle endoscopic equipment, and participate in reprocessing instrumentation after procedures, while maintaining clear communication with patients and the health care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) within 60 days of hire.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the maintenance of procedure room supplies and endoscopic equipment; ensures availability and condition of equipment.
• Functions as an integral team member during GI-endoscopic procedures.
• Disassembles and reprocesses instrumentation post-procedure; maintains documentation per policy.
• Maintains effective two-way communications with patients, families, and health care team.
• May assist with special procedures under the direction of the RN and MD (e.g., YAG lasers, wound care, line insertions).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in health-related field

Prior GI-endoscopy experience

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Acts under the direction of the Endoscopist and/or Registered Nurse during endoscopic procedures. May assist the RN in technical aspects of circulating duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the maintenance of Procedure room supplies and endoscopic equipment. Assures the integrity/condition and availability of adequate equipment.(40%)
• Functions as an integral member of the team throughout the performance of GI-endoscopic procedures. (30%)
• Disassembles and reprocesses instrumentation on a post-procedure basis as per current departmental policy. Maintains documentation as per policy. (20%)
• Maintains effective two-way communications with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.(5%)
• May assist with special procedures under the direction of the RN and MD (e.g., Yag lasers, wound care, line insertions, etc). (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

High school diploma / GED or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

Associate's degree in health-related field.

Prior GI-endoscopy experience.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR- American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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