Endoscopy Technician: Patient Care & Procedure Support

Northeast Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH's Endoscopy Services seeks a patient care assistant to support RN and physicians in Endoscopy suites, performing basic duties and preparing for procedures.

Under RN supervision, you will reprocess endoscopes, maintain equipment, document procedures, and assist during EGD, Colonoscopy, Biopsies, PEG, ERCP, and EUS. This role emphasizes infection control, patient transport, and supply coordination.

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.
• Properly 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 placement, 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 team of any equipment problems.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH's Endoscopy Services seeks a patient care assistant to support RN and physicians in Endoscopy suites, performing basic duties and preparing for procedures.

Under RN supervision, you will reprocess endoscopes, maintain equipment, document procedures, and assist during EGD, Colonoscopy, Biopsies, PEG, ERCP, and EUS. This role emphasizes infection control, patient transport, and supply coordination.