Job detail

Endoscopy Technician

AMSURG

#Patient Care #Medical Terminology #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Clinical Support #Disinfection #Sterilization #Specimen Handling #Endoscopy Technician

Quick overview

The Endoscopy Technician assists physicians during procedures and provides safe, compassionate care to patients before, during, and after their procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, handling specimens, and restocking supplies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a BLS certification. Proficiency in medical terminology and strong communication skills are required, while an Endoscopy Technician Certification is preferred.

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Job description

We are seeking an Full-time Endoscopy Technician that is skilled, compassionate, professional, and is committed to providing excellent quality care. As a member of the endoscopy team you will be trained to function in an assistive role while delivering safe patient care including: pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively.

Monday-Friday. No weekends, No holidays and No call.

Minimum Qualifications

Outgoing, positive attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
Ability to think critically, make logical decisions, and solve problems.
Strong ethical and moral character references
Proficient and respectful communication skills.
Basic computer skills
BLS Certification Required.
High School Diploma or GED, required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Endoscopy Technician Certification, preferred.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerance.
Provides a safe environment for the patient.
Promotes patient and physician satisfaction.
Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician.
Assists physician during endoscopy procedure.
Handles patient specimens per policy.
After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day.
Works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
Assures high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure.