QUALIFICATIONS:
High school Diploma or equivalent
BLS certification
One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in preparing patient for designated  procedure as requested by physician
Assists physician during endoscopy procedure
Handles patient specimens per policy
Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested
Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)
After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day
Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of
patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning
equipment, supplies, and instruments
Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments
and supplies according to policy and procedure
Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for
instruments and/or equipment
Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite
between cases and daily terminal cleaning
Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct
Complies with center policies and procedures
Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant
Provides a safe environment for the patient
Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job
Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite
Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)
Observes universal precautions
Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person
Regular and predictable attendance
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Attends all required education
Teamwork
Works collaboratively with healthcare team
Exhibits high level of integrity
Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required
Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions,
decimals, and percentages.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required.  Ability
to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use.  Ability to effectively
present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees,
clients, vendors, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY:
Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment
Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details
Ability to use initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making
Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers,
co-workers, patients, and the general public
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms
Ability to recognize issues and communicate to Registered Nurse/Center Leader
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously
without "giving out" or fatiguing
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your
whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or
transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment
Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one
position
Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright
Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears
Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs
The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased
lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some
OR/Procedure rooms
Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts
Noise level is usually quiet to moderate
May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and
cleaning solutions
Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate
reaching, pulling, pushing
Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers