Endoscopy Technician

Overview

Assists physicians and nurses in the outpatient procedural setting with endoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete on the job training to assist the physicians and nurses with various GI procedures, including but not limited to colonoscopies and upper Gi procedures.
• Prepares procedure room for case, assist the physican during the case, maintaining clean examination areas by setting up rooms, cleaning instruments after case.
• Responsible for proper functioning of equipment that includes cleaning and disinfecting.
• Process specimen handling.
• Scope reprocessing as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory par levels in procedure rooms, restocking endoscopy related supplies in procedure rooms and monitoring expiration dates.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  

Qualifications

• High school graduate with previous health care experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to anticipate, prioritize, and coordinate work.
• Must function independently, as well as a member of a team in a high stress environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills required.
  

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Must obtain BLS certification within six months of employment. - Must maintain their BLS certification at all times. - Currently Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Registration for Medical Technicians