GI Endoscopy Technician - Sterilization & Patient Care

JumpStart Games; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpStart Games is seeking an Endoscopy Unit Technician to support the GI Manager and nurses by cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining endoscopic instruments, and assisting physicians and patients intra-procedurally as per procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment competency, room prep, stock management, safety compliance, and patient reassurance, requiring a high school diploma and CPR certification or acquisition within six months.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED. CPR certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Preferred: formal training as medical assistant, OR/GI tech or nursing assistant; GI experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency on the use and troubleshooting of all endoscopic equipment.
• Completes Annual Competency on the Reprocessing of Endoscopy and Accessories.
• Ensures physical preparation of the endoscopic procedure room, i.e.: cleaning, stocking and replacing supplies.
• Complies with Surgery Center protocol and manufacturers guidelines for use, processing and maintenance of supplies and endoscopic equipment.
• Checks equipment for working order and effective cleaning prior to use.
• Assists with transport and positioning of patients.
• Participates as procedure room team member to complete room turnover.
• Provides verbal reassurance for patients as necessary during procedures.
• Maintains neat and orderly work area.
• Functions as a team member during stress and in crisis situations.
• Utilizes cost containment principles for use of supplies

Skills

Endoscopy equipment

Patient care

Teamwork

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant training

Job description

JumpStart Games is seeking an Endoscopy Unit Technician to support the GI Manager and nurses by cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining endoscopic instruments, and assisting physicians and patients intra-procedurally as per procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment competency, room prep, stock management, safety compliance, and patient reassurance, requiring a high school diploma and CPR certification or acquisition within six months.