Endoscopy Technician I

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a GI Technician to support the Endoscopy Team under the supervision of registered nurses.

You will prepare and maintain endoscopic equipment, assist with procedures, and ensure sterile fields and proper disinfection. The role emphasizes daily equipment readiness, documentation, collaboration with physicians, and ongoing education to maintain competency in endoscope cleaning and handling.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Experience: 1 year related experience (Preferred)
• Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS Certification required upon hire (AHA/ARC/AHA)
• Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy Training (GET) preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain endoscopic equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Set up and break down for endoscopy procedures (Colonoscopy, EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy).
• Assist endoscopy RN and team to care for patients.
• Ensure sterile field and proper cleaning, disinfection and antisepsis of scopes.
• Document high-level disinfection and handle specimens.
• Collaborate with physicians and surgeons for procedural needs.
• Identify equipment needs and support cost containment and vendor education.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hampton, Virginia Hiring Range $17.50 - $22.75/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager in the Endoscopy Room. Assists with the coordination of nursing care of the patient and functions as an active team member in the endoscopy room. Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation and supplies. Requires utilization of simple to complex equipment. In order to maintain patient care per protocol, GI technicians are responsible for disinfecting, storing, and preparing instruments for use. Participates in ongoing education (in-services/skills fairs) for competency in scope cleaning and proper use of endoscopic equipment and instruments. Responsible for documentation of high level disinfection, retrieval and handling of specimens, and care of endoscopy scopes. Assumes the role of expert for specialized endoscopy services; anticipates daily equipment and supply needs based on schedule, prepares for cases, supports the Specialty Nurse, and identifies, communicates, and requests needs for procedural care including endoscope repairs.

What you will do

• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of endoscopic equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Handles set up and break down for the endoscopy procedure room to include set-up for Colonoscopy, EGD, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
• Uses supplies to help perform procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment errors.
• Performs set-up and breakdown for endoscopy travel cases with hospital.
• Actively supports and assists the endoscopy registered nurse and team in the care of the patients.
• Ensures the field remains sterile.
• Collects and delivers specimens collected during procedures.
• Performs proper cleaning and decontamination regarding disinfection and antisepsis of scopes using manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Prevents patient infection through proper cleaning, decontamination/disinfection, storage, and antisepsis of endoscopes.
• Follows all regulatory (OSHA, CDC, DNV) guidelines as well as manufacture guidelines.
• Assures and adheres to quality control including storage of endoscopes and temperature and humidity guidelines.
• Disinfects scopes per protocol.
• Elevates critical issues promptly on this high risk process.
• Collaborates with physicians to provide for the specialized needs of the procedural patient.
• Builds trusting collaborative relationship with surgeons to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Anticipates supply equipment needs in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Works to support cost containment through supply utilization changes.
• Provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations.
• Identifies and recommend solutions for cost savings and waste reduction.
• Participates actively in education with vendors.
• Ensures appropriate use of equipment and supplies per tier.
• Participates and assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or GED, (Required)
• Experience 1 year Related Experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy Training (GET) (Preferred)

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