Endoscopy Technician
Endoscopy Technician
Posted on :
05-04-2025
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
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05-04-2025
Job Description
Summary
Job Summary
Provides technical support and patient care in endoscopic procedures under the direct supervision of the physician and the registered nurse.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists physicians and nurses with performing specialized procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) colonoscopy bronchoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Assistance may include: positioning the patient providing assistance with patient s comfort measures and support for alleviating preprocedure anxiety connecting electrocardiogram (EKG) leads inserting bite blocks placing grounding pads for the provider to maintain visual clarity of mucosa providing irrigation as needed and advancing or holding the endoscope as directed by the physician using techniques to help maintain proper insufflation.
- Prepares the endoscopy suite according to the scheduled procedure and physician preferences including but not limited to: scope setup labeling irrigation solutions and having all the supplies readily available. Scope setup includes ensuring the scope functions with adequate air insufflation and irrigation along with adequate video quality.
- Processes tissue and bodily fluids specimens including retrieving tissue specimens separating into the corresponding lab containers properly labeling the specimen and delivering to the designated lab department.
- Selects and operates instruments such as biopsy forceps polypectomy snares hemostatic clips various cautery probes and retrieval nets/baskets as directed by physician during procedures.
- Performs endoscope high level disinfection and processing.
- Maintains the gastrointestinal (GI) procedure area in a clean and safe condition.
- Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available for procedures.
- Performs the duties required for proper use of the decontamination room.
- Assists with maintaining the inventory supplies.
- Operates the software to select the correct patient and procedure.
- Utilizes safe lifting techniques and appropriate assistive devices.
Qualifications
- High school diploma General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
- No experience required
- No licensure/certification/registration required
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 025 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 025 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 2575 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Occasionally
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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