Endoscopy Technician

• Assists the physician in performing routine and complex gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures.

• Provides orientation and training to lower-level technicians.

• Delivers pre- and post-operative education to patients.

• Reviews procedure schedules and recommends improvements to enhance workflow.

• Communicates directly with other hospital departments to:

  • Schedule patient procedures

  • Order necessary supplies

  • Conduct in-service education for hospital staff

Clinical and Procedural Support

• Sets up and assists the gastroenterologist with procedures including:

  • Gastroscopy

  • Dilatation

  • Colonoscopy

  • Electrocoagulation

  • Flexible proctoscopy

  • Anoscopy

  • Peritoneoscopy

  • Liver biopsy

  • Sclerosis procedures

  • Motility studies

  • Secretin studies

  • Gastric analysis

  • Small bowel endoscopy

  • Transesophageal cardiography

  • Other related procedures

• Assists with specimen collection for laboratory analysis including:

  • Biopsy specimens

  • Cytology samples

  • Fecal samples

  • Viral cultures

  • Duodenal aspirates

  • Other diagnostic specimens

• Operates EKG and other patient monitoring equipment.

• May discontinue IV fluids when appropriate.

• Initiates and assists with CPR when required.

• Administers oxygen therapy.

• Monitors patient vital signs during endoscopy and recovery procedures and reports abnormalities to the physician.

• Under physician or nursing supervision may prepare and administer medications.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Operates specialized gastrointestinal diagnostic equipment including:

  • Endoscopes

  • Light sources

  • GID accessory equipment

  • Cautery and photocoagulation devices

  • Monitoring equipment

  • Peritoneoscopy equipment

  • Motility machines

  • Other related equipment

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions when they occur.

• Maintains knowledge of inventory standards and equipment locations.

• Communicates low inventory levels to the manager and orders needed supplies from other departments.

• Properly disposes of broken or damaged equipment.

Patient Education and Coordination

• Educates patients about procedures using:

  • Verbal explanations

  • Educational pamphlets

  • Relevant audiovisual materials

• Ensures patients questions are addressed by coordinating with physicians or nurses before and after procedures.

• Verifies that a properly signed consent form is obtained prior to any procedure.

• Coordinates with transport staff to pick up and discharge patients from nursing units or hospital departments.

• May transport both inpatients and outpatients to and from the GID Lab using a wheelchair or stretcher.

Professional Development

• Works with management to develop a professional development plan.

• Attends educational in-services and training sessions as appropriate.

• Participates in professional activities and organizations to stay informed of current practices and developments.

Documentation and Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and complete records including:

  • Procedure charges

  • Data sheets

  • Specimen and laboratory slips

  • Medications administered

  • Adverse reactions

  • Equipment sent for repair

  • Other required documentation

• Coordinates patient scheduling with other hospital departments.

Training and Staff Support

• Assists with training new employees in the GID Lab.

• Helps train visiting personnel from other hospitals.

• May conduct GID-related in-service training for non-GID personnel.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience as a Gastro-Intestinal Diagnostic Laboratory Technician.