Endoscopy Technician jobs in Kalamazoo, MI

Job Summary: Performs scrub duties and assists the physicians with endoscopy procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently performs using an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Sets up procedure rooms with equipment and supplies according to physician preferences and the procedure being done.
• Cleans rooms between procedures.
• Is responsible for Inventories, orders and re-stocks rooms with supplies.
• Assists in cleaning, processing contaminated scopes and instruments according to Endoscopy Department policy and procedure.
• Assists in connecting patient to cardiac monitor: BP cuff, EKG leads, and Pulse oximeter.
• Assists physician with specimen collection, labeling and handling.
• Understands operation, function and handling of equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Assures equipment is functioning before use.
• Assist physicians with diagnostics and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or commensurate combination of educations and experience. BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Effective communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient service and professionalism. Computer skills. Requires mental alertness and critical thinking under stressful situations. Requires stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions: Procedures are done in dimly lit rooms and must be able to see specimens in low light. Incumbent will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment Incumbent may experience traumatic situations including code situations.

Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, walk, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Frequently sit, reach, push/pull, bend/twist, lift/carry 25 to 49 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs.