Endoscopy Technician

Job Title

Assist the physician in performing routine and complex gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures.

Job Description

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.

Physical Requirements (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Environmental factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.