Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Technician

Provides support to physicians and nurses as part of the endoscopic procedural team. Performs direct and indirect tasks which contribute to quality care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, assisting with, and pre-cleaning any/all endoscopic accessories and equipment. Transcribes patient information into electronic medical record. Assists with patient transports and endoscope reprocessing. To assist physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of patient care while supporting operational functions in the Medical Procedures Center.

Responsibilities*

• Take vital signs, measure patient weights, and document these in the EMR.
• Transcribe patients medical and surgery history, medications, and allergies in the EMR.
• Assist patients in preparing for procedure as needed.
• Make beds, clean rooms, serve as runners for equipment during procedure.
• Transports patients via wheelchair and stretcher.
• Properly positions patients pre-and intra-procedure.
• Select correct procedure endoscope and perform QC check pre-procedure.
• Enter patient and procedure information into endoscopy report writing software program pre-procedure.
• Handle and manage procedure accessory equipment, including control of the handle end of endoscopic biopsy forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, and retrieval nets / graspers. Our MAs are much more proficient in these skills than the RNs who instead focus on sedation, patient vital signs, and nursing computer documentation. The endoscopy technician skills are critical to the outcomes of the procedures, both in terms of success and complications.
• Airway support via head positioning and oropharyngeal suctioning.
• Proficient detail with procedure specimen management.
• Immediately post-procedure, perform endoscope pre-cleaning.
• Expected to know the set up for numerous technical procedures and related equipment and accessories including band ligation, liver biopsy, percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement, and other less common procedures. Becoming proficient with these skill sets often takes a full year.
• Trouble shoot problems with the endoscopes and needed support equipment including suction machines, CO2 pumps, and water pumps.
• Perform high level disinfection for endoscope and accessory reprocessing.
• At UH-MPU, responsibility for on call coverage for Saturday clinic cases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Recent experience in an outpatient setting

Desired Qualifications*

• Excellent communication skills
• Recent experience in an outpatient setting
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
• High School Diploma
• One-year Medical Assistant experience
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Endoscopy unit experience
• SGNA Gastrointestinal Technical Specialist (GTS)

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

• Hours/week: 40 hours/week
• Shift: Day and evening shift; Monday - Saturday, variable shifts with variable start times and shift lengths. 10-hour position - 4 10-hour shifts per week
• Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.