Endoscopy Technician I

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures and to support the endoscopy team in delivering high-quality patient care.

The role includes room preparation, instrument handling, endoscope reprocessing, and collaboration with nurses and physicians. Requires 0–1 year of endoscopy experience, service orientation, and CPR certification; on-site work in Reno, NV.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level English: reading, writing and speaking.
• Documentation of Anatomy/Physiology class, microbiology class, and basic computer skills from an accredited institution preferred.
• 1 year of endoscopy or GI clinical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care of diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
• Prepare the procedure room and sterile field; gather instruments and supplies.
• Assist nurses and physicians during GI procedures and endoscope reprocessing.
• Transport patients and equipment; stock and maintain supplies; care for endoscopes and accessories.
• Collaborate with the Renown endoscopy team and uphold infection control standards in GI.

Skills

English language proficiency

Anatomy/Physiology knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Anatomy/Physiology course

Microbiology course

Basic computer skills course

Tools

Endoscope reprocessing equipment

Job description

Position Purpose

This position provides patient care of a diagnostic and therapeutic technical nature, performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures that support and assist the work of the physician, R.N. and Endoscopy Team for optimal patient care. Responsible for the supplies and care of instrumentation before, during, and after endoscopy procedures.

Nature and Scope

The Endoscopy Technician I functions as a beginner level technician in the endoscopy unit. The incumbent has 0-1 years of endoscopy experience and are trained in all aspects of general GI procedures and endoscope reprocessing. They are confident, competent, and independent working in colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedures. They have an in-depth knowledge of basic GI and assist the nurses and physicians in providing care during general GI procedures and with other tasks in the endoscopy unit. They have complete competencies for all basic GI procedures and are competent in all aspects of endoscope reprocessing. The Technician I also supports the area with duties that include but are not limited to preparation of the procedure room and sterile field to ensure a safe patient care environment including gathering all required instruments and supplies and serving as an endoscopy procedure assistant. The job also includes transportation of patients and equipment, stocking/maintaining supplies, care and maintenance of endoscopes and their accessories contributing to the daily functions of the unit. They exhibit the ability to collaborate with all members of the Renown endoscopy team and have a solid understanding of infection control in the GI setting.

This position does provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Documentation of Anatomy/Physiology class, microbiology class, and basic computer skills from an accredited institution preferred.

Experience:

Preferred at least 1 year of experience in endoscopy or in a clinical setting, such as a GI clinic, sterile processing department, or operating room.

License(s):

None

Certification(s):

Current CPR certification by AHA standards required upon hire.

The following are required within 6 months of hire:

• Completion of Endoscopy Technician Skills & Equipment Checklist
• SGNA Associates Program Certification

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.