Endoscopy Technician - Patient Care & Procedure Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support procedures in Endoscopy suites. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will perform basic patient care tasks and assist physicians and RNs during Endoscopy procedures.

Responsibilities include reprocessing endoscopes, handling equipment, maintaining room readiness, documenting care and supplies, and assisting during EGD, Colonoscopy, and related procedures. Prior experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: None Required
• Experience: None required

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of care for the assigned patients.
• Reprocesses endoscopes according to infection control and Lahey Clinic guidelines.
• Assures endoscope equipment is in working order.
• Keeps accurate documentation for cleaning/testing of equipment and supplies.
• Cleans Endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepares for next procedure in a timely fashion.
• Directly assists physician and RN during Endoscopy procedures (EGD, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Biopsies, PEG, ERCP, EUS).
• Operates/handles equipment properly during Endoscopic procedures.
• Handles specimens according to policy.
• Stocks Pyxis Patient Station as needed and directed.
• Informs Lead Endoscopy Technician or management of equipment problems.
• Prepares travel cart for procedures in MICU/SICU areas.
• Performs basic nursing assistant duties including vital signs and telemetry as directed by RN.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support procedures in Endoscopy suites. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will perform basic patient care tasks and assist physicians and RNs during Endoscopy procedures.

Responsibilities include reprocessing endoscopes, handling equipment, maintaining room readiness, documenting care and supplies, and assisting during EGD, Colonoscopy, and related procedures. Prior experience is not required.