Endoscopy Technician/ 40Hr Variable Days- Outpatient Endoscopy

Endoscopy Technician/ 40hr Variable Days- Outpatient Endoscopy

The Endoscopy Technician works under the direction of the Nurse Director / GI Charge Nurse or designee to coordinate the delivery of a variety of patient services. Patient services are both clinical and non-clinical in nature and include direct patient care activities such as assisting physicians and RNs during endoscopy procedures, handling specimens collected and preparing equipment for reprocessing/sterilization.

The Endoscopy Unit provides diagnostic services for the adult population with gastrointestinal problems. The Endoscopy Technician is sensitive to the needs of adults/older adults and their families.

• Initiates cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
• Responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures, ensuring proper patient grounding and proper function of electrocautery equipment.
• Assists Physicians and Registered Nurses before, during and after various procedures including, but not limited to: colonoscopies, upper gastrointestinal endoscopies (EDGs), esophageal dilations, percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy etc.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory par levels, restocking endoscopy related supplies in procedure rooms and monitoring expiration dates.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunction, and notifies Lead Tech for assistance
• Prepares procedure room for case, maintaining clean examination areas by setting up rooms and preparing equipment for reprocessing/sterilization.
• Performs other duties/tasks as required or assigned by the RN with validated competency
• Checks all scopes that will be used for color and clarity, that air and water channels are open, that the control knobs are not too tight or loose, and also completes visual inspection of insertion tube for buckling or bite marks.

Education
Must be a High School Graduate

License, Certificate, and/or Training
CPR certification required
Working knowledge of aseptic techniques helpful
After ensured competency encouraged to complete the SGNA Associates Program and be recognized as a GI Technical Specialist (GTS)
Advanced Associates Program (AGTS) encouraged after competency with advanced therapeutic procedures usually between the first and second year.

The Endoscopy Technician works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as formaldehyde, disinfecting solutions and equipment and radiation. Duties involve exposure to blood, human waste, and other unpleasant elements. There is present background noise of monitors, suction, endoscopy, washing and sterilization equipment. Other duties may include general cleaning with
exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc. Duties may require standing for long periods of time.

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer & by embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.