Endoscopy Technician

Job Title: Endoscopy Technician
Job Location: Rochester, MI 48307
Job Duration: 3 months Contract (possible extension)
 
Shift: Mon - Fri (8 am - 4:30 pm); call every other/every 3rd weekend (7 am - 3:30 pm)
 
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision of the provider, nursing leadership and /or a Registered Nurse (RN), performs a variety of nursing care functions within all aspects of Endoscopy. Will implement appropriate actions as assigned to provide support and comfort to the patient’s needs, observes the patient and communicates pertinent data to the RN . Performs technical patient care services under supervision of nursing leadership and a RN or the Charge RN.
 
Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians and RN with endoscopic procedures.
• Assists with pre/ intra / post endoscopic care of the patient including monitoring vital signs as necessary and as directed by the RN.
• Makes beds, cleans rooms, and serves as a runner for equipment during procedures and for transport of patients as necessary.
• Properly positions patient pre and intra procedure.
• Selects correct end Product and performs quality control check pre-procedure to include air, water and white balancing.
• Enters patient and procedure information into endoscopy report writing software pre-procedure and intra procedure as necessary.
• Handles and manages procedure accessory equipment to include, but not limited to endoscopic forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, retrieval nets/ graspers, heater probes and specimen collection containers.
• Supports airway via head positioning and performs oropharyngeal suctioning.
• Provides abdominal pressure as guided by provider.
• Collects specimen and labels specimens with accuracy.
• Performs immediate post procedure Endo Product pre-cleaning.
• Knows how to set up for, assemble / disassemble accessories for numerous technical procedures.
• Troubleshoots problems with end Products and necessary support equipment including suction, CO2 pumps and water pumps.
• Assembles and disassembles endoscopic instruments, accessories and related equipment.
• Cleans and processes equipment after procedures, including testing for leaks and other troubleshooting.
• Performs high level disinfection of end Products and accessories.
• Assists with other duties or projects as assigned.

 
Required Education:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• BLS

 
Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with endoscopy equipment or Product/instrument reprocessing, preferred.
• Minimal two years health care exposure in a similar clinic setting, preferred.

 
Schedule Notes: MUST HAVE ERCP, EUS, advanced endo procedure experience (EGD and colonoscopy only experience will not be sufficient)
MUST HAVE BLS MUST HAVE CERTS: SGNA OR surgical technologist OR SPD MUST HAVE EDU: Graduation from an Accredited (CAAHEP/ABHES) Medical Assistant Program, Surgical Technician, or Emergency Medical Tech training

Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00