Endoscopy Technician

Job description

Job Description Functions primarily as a member of the endoscopic procedure team under the direction of a Physician/Registered Professional Nurse. Prepares and handles supplies, instruments and equipment in both sterile and non-sterile procedures. Job Responsibility: - Assists the procedure team by passing the required instruments to the physician, as directed, and utilizing the endoscopy accessories as directed (i.e. biopsy forceps, snares, etc.). - Identifies, with registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage and labeling of all solutions and drugs. - Collaborates with physician and registered nurse regarding the proper identification and care of specimen. - Assists in preparation of room for procedure including, but not limited to, assembling equipment, supplies, instruments and special items needed for procedure and checking their function; setting-up instruments and supplies for assigned procedure. - Assists in clean-up of procedure suite between cases including, but not limited to, disposal of contaminated waste and terminally cleaning of instruments, checking their function; operating decontamination equipment; replenishing special supplies, as needed; caring for spe...