Endoscopy Technician - Vibrus group

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 endoscope 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 endoscope pre-cleaning.

-Knows how to set up for, assemble / disassemble accessories for numerous technical procedures.

-Troubleshoots problems with endoscopes 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 endoscopes and accessories.

-Assists with other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

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

MUST HAVE ERCP, EUS, advanced endo procedure experience (EGD and colonoscopy only experience will not be sufficient)

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