Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Technician

Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional gastrointestinal care. As an Endoscopy Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while ensuring patients receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. Your expertise in equipment management, procedural support, and infection prevention will directly contribute to outstanding patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

The Endoscopy Technician reports to the Nurse Manager and plays an essential role in supporting the Gastroenterology (GI) team by assisting physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff before, during, and after endoscopic procedures. This position is responsible for preparing procedure rooms, processing and maintaining sterile and non-sterile instruments and equipment, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Procedural Support:

• Assist physicians and nursing staff during gastrointestinal procedures, including upper endoscopies (EGDs), colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies, bronchoscopies, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Prepare procedure rooms with the appropriate equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to each case.
• Assist with patient positioning, comfort, and transport while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
• Support the procedural team by anticipating equipment and supply needs during procedures.
• Monitor and communicate equipment concerns or procedural needs to the clinical team.

Equipment & Instrument Management:

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, and reprocess flexible endoscopes and accessories according to manufacturer instructions, organizational policies, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Perform leak testing and ensure proper storage of endoscopes following reprocessing.
• Prepare, assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain endoscopy equipment and video systems.
• Monitor equipment functionality and report malfunctions promptly for repair or replacement.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and assist with ordering and stocking as needed.

Infection Prevention & Safety:

• Adhere to all infection prevention, sterilization, and high-level disinfection standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, AORN, SGNA, Joint Commission, and hospital policies as applicable.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe procedural environment.
• Properly dispose of biohazardous materials and contaminated equipment.

Patient Care Support:

• Assist nursing staff with patient preparation before procedures.
• Obtain and document patient information as directed.
• Monitor patient comfort and assist with basic patient care activities within the scope of practice.
• Respond appropriately during emergency situations by assisting the procedural team.

Quality & Professional Development:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental performance goals.
• Attend required education, competency validation, and departmental meetings.
• Stay current with advances in gastrointestinal procedures, equipment, and endoscope reprocessing practices.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, professionalism, and customer service while supporting patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Previous experience in an endoscopy unit, operating room, sterile processing, or procedural environment is preferred.
• Experience with flexible endoscope reprocessing is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention practices, and endoscope reprocessing standards.
• Ability to prepare and maintain endoscopy equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining patient safety.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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